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Special Discounts and Promotions for Florida Teachers
The following discounts are offered by the businesses referenced below and are not sponsored by the Florida Department of Education. This list has been compiled for your convenience. Please contact sponsors of individual offers directly with questions about specific offers.
Offers listed here are regularly updated, so check back often! Know of an offer not listed here? Send an e-mail to to have it listed.
Florida Offers
Books
Barnes & Noble
Educators save 20% on purchases they make to use in the classroom all year long with their Educator Discount Card. To get a card just present a valid school ID or paycheck stub. * Certain restrictions apply. Discount is off the publisher's list price and cannot be combined with other discounts. Special discount does not apply to institutional purchases for schools, only educator's personal purchases. This discount is only for stores in the state of Florida and cannot be used online.Home Loan Discounts and Apartment Assistance
Check out the "Financial Resources" page on the "Just for Teachers" Web site.Moving Supplies
Not Just Boxes
NotJustBoxes.com is offering teachers and students a 10% discount on all moving and packaging supplies.Download informational flyer:
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Museums
In addition to the offers below, many museums offer free admission to educators or discounts on admission in addition to free teaching resources. Please contact your local museum to inquire.Orlando Museum of Art
Offers an individual annual educator pass to the Resource Center with Museum membership for $40. The museum will also offer free Thursday afternoons for local residents. Residents of Orange, Seminole, Lake and Osceola counties receive free admission (with photo ID) on Thursdays from 1 to 4 pm. Click here for more information on both promotions!Florida Aquarium (Tampa)
See the Aquarium at your own pace to prepare for your field trip. Simply show proof of ID (current pay stub with teacher payroll code) at a ticket window for free admission. Family and friends are welcome but will be required to purchase their admission(s). Offer good during regular business hours. Teachers are counted in the chaperone total on field trip days. Museum also offers special "Teacher Workshops." Click here for more information!Resort Hotels
Listed in alphabetical order by location.Hilton Daytona Oceanfront Resort (Daytona)
Ideally situated along the World’s Most Famous Beach, the Hilton Daytona Beach Oceanfront Resort provides miles of sun and surf to escape from the everyday classroom stress. Perfect for couples or families, the Hilton Daytona Beach offers guests direct access to the area’s only three-mile stretch of traffic-free shoreline. With 744, 100% smoke-free guestrooms with all new upgrades, two swimming pools and fitness center, plus great new amenities such as the Spa @ the Hilton and D-Dawg’s KidsZone, there is something for everyone. And eight dining hot spots are located throughout the property with kid-friendly menus available. Enjoy 'Back to School' rates from $79* through December 30, 2008. That’s nearly five months of budget-friendly savings at more than 50% off rack rate. For reservations, call (866) 536-8477. Ask for Rate Code TEA when making your reservation. Must present school I.D. at check-in. *Rates based upon availability with restrictions – valid only through 12/30/08. www.DaytonaHilton.comMarco Island Lakeside (Marco Island)
Teachers receive a 10% discount. A free upgrade is also offered upon check in (based on availability). Visit www.marcoislandlakeside.com.Siesta Key Bungalows (Siesta Key)
Teachers receive a 10% discount. A free upgrade is also offered upon check in (based on availability). Visit www.siestakeybungalows.com.Cabot Lodge (Tallahassee)
1653 Raymond Diehl Rd, Tallahassee, FL 32308Teachers and school resource officers receive 15% off regular rates until the end of the year (Dec. 31, 2008). To reserve, call (850) 386-7500 and ask for code "TEACHER." This rate is valid any date except FAMU or FSU home football game weekends.
Howard Johnson Express Inn (Tallahassee)
2726 N. Monroe St., Tallahassee, FL 32303Teachers and school resource officers (SROs) receive 30% off regular rates through Dec. 31, 2008. To reserve, call (850) 386-5000.
Theatres
The Hippodrome State Theatre (Gainesville)
The Hippodrome State Theatre (known as "the Hipp"), a designated State Theatre of Florida, enjoys recognition as one of the leading regional theaters in the country. The Hippodrome has become a major cultural resource to the community and the state of Florida, staging main stage productions for more than 60,000 people annually. This year, "the Hipp" is offering teachers a special package in celebration of Teacher Appreciation Week. The package includes: 2 main stage theatre tickets, 2 movie tickets, and a certificate for a "buy one get one" café beverage at Maude’s Classic Café right next door to the theatre. The package also includes a coupon for 10% off an entire purchase made at Central Florida Office Plus. This special package is $40 for Florida teachers and may be purchased by a teacher or for a teacher. Tickets, coupon, and certificate can be used anytime. For more information, visit www.thehipp.org and click "New @ the Hipp."Download informational flyer:
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Theme Parks, Sporting Events & Attractions
Medieval Times
Enjoy a fun evening at Medieval Times Restaurant in Orlando. Take advantage of a $20 admission for all teachers and school employees through October 31st—Fridays only. Mention Code 811 when you call 407-396-1518 ext 2119 or visit medievaltimes.com.New! Universal's Fall Promotion
Universal Orlando® Resort, in partnership with the Florida Education Foundation, is offering ALL Florida Public School Personnel (Pre-Kindergarten – 12th Grade) an incredible opportunity to experience TWO exciting theme parks…Universal Studios Florida® and Universal’s Islands of Adventure®...FREE! It’s their way of saying “thanks” for all you do! In addition to free admission and discounted guest tickets for the theme parks, you may also get discounted tickets to Halloween Horror Nights® and Blue Man Group. Check the home page of the Florida Education Foundation’s Web site: www.floridaeducationfoundation.org for information and details. Proceeds of theme park guest ticket sales go to the Florida Education Foundation to support educational initiatives in Florida. Please spread the word to all your co-workers!Free Educator Passes to Sea World (Orlando)
The “Florida Teacher Study Pass” provides unlimited admission to SeaWorld for full-time, classroom (K-12) teachers from now until December 31, 2008. In order to receive your pass, simply present a copy of your Florida Teacher Certificate, a photo ID, and a recent paycheck stub to the Annual Pass Center at SeaWorld Orlando. Call 407-370-1386 for the most up-to-date information.Free 12 Month Educator Passes to Kennedy Space Center (Orsino-45 min. NE of Orlando)
Discover first hand how a field trip can enrich every student’s education with the “Educator Study Pass.” Full-time Florida and Georgia educators receive a free Annual Pass to explore the Kennedy Space Center themselves. Educators can enjoy all the benefits of admission, visit the NASA Educator Resource Center to learn about educational programs and receive new classroom materials. Teachers can also tour NASA’s launch headquarters, meet a real astronaut and watch exhilarating IMAX movies. To be eligible for an Educator's Study Pass, educators must possess a valid Florida or Georgia teacher certificate and be currently employed at an accredited school as a full-time K-12 classroom educator. To receive an Educator Study Pass, educators must present these items to the ticket agents located at the ticket plaza. Professional educators can visit the NASA Educator Resource Center (ERC) to receive information, copy NASA videotapes, reproduce software, slides and videotapes, and review lesson plans and other teaching materials. For details on available materials or to make an appointment, call the ERC at 321-867-4090.Nationwide Offers
Apparel
Christopher & Banks
Christopher & Banks would like to thank Florida’s teachers. Download the coupon for great discounts on new outfits for the new school year.
Ann Taylor
Ann Taylor LOFT offers exclusive deals and discounts just for teachers. Click here to receive 20% off right now!Computers and Software
Most computer manufacturers offer educator discounts. Before purchasing a personal computer, contact the major manufacturers to ask about their discounts.Click on the appropriate company to view their discounts: