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NewsWUSF — Tampa Bay NPR (Local & State)August 18, 2026Hillsborough

TeaganAI platform launches to match Florida students with special needs to private, charter, and virtual schools

The TeaganAI website allows parents to input student location, age, and specific support needs to receive a list of matching private, charter, and virtual schools in under 60 seconds. The platform currently covers 33 Florida counties and provides information on whether schools accept state vouchers like the Family Empowerment Scholarship.

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Why It Matters

Parents of children with disabilities in 33 Florida counties now have a centralized digital tool to identify schools that offer specific support services, such as behavioral or occupational therapy.

Key Facts

  • The TeaganAI platform provides school recommendations based on student location, age, disability diagnosis, and required support services.
  • The platform currently covers 33 Florida counties, including Broward and Miami-Dade.
  • The search results are generated in 60 seconds or less.
  • The platform currently lists private, charter, and virtual schools, but does not yet include public schools.
  • The website allows users to filter for schools that accept the Family Empowerment Scholarship Unique Abilities voucher.
  • The platform was created by Chenenne Gonzalez, who also founded the Unique Abilities School Fair in 2024.
  • The 2024 Unique Abilities School Fair featured over 30 schools and education providers.

Who's Mentioned

personChenenne Gonzalez“Creator of the TeaganAI platform and the Unique Abilities School Fair.”locationBroward“One of the counties served by the platform.”otherFamily Empowerment Scholarship Unique Abilities“A state voucher program for students with learning disabilities.”locationMiami-Dade“One of the counties served by the platform.”organizationTeaganAI“A digital platform for matching students with special needs to schools.”locationFlorida“The state where the platform operates.”