Supporting schools and districts in the
counties of Holmes, Stark, and Wayne.
Vision: Maximizing Partnerships to Elevate Learning
Special Education
Ohio Supports for Students with Disabilities
The Ohio Department of Education & Workforce (DEW) is continually working to improve systems and supports that increase achievement and outcomes for students with disabilities. The ODE and stakeholders have identified these three focus areas as the foundation for educating students with disabilities:
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Getting to the Problem Early - Multi-Tiered Systems of Support
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Building Educators' and Systemwide Capacity - Professional Learning
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Educating for Living a Good Life - Postsecondary Readiness and Planning
State Support Team Region 9 (SST9) consultants offer support in these focus areas to educators, families, and community partners. Our services include technical assistance, coaching, networking opportunities, and professional development.
Guiding Documents, Policies & Compliance
As a part of the Statewide System of Support, SST9 works closely with the Ohio Department of Education & Workforce to provide assistance to schools and districts as they strive to ensure that each child has access to a high-quality education. The documents, policies, and laws shared here provide the foundation for this work.
Ohio Supports for Students with Disabilities
Ohio Operating Standards for Educating Students with Disabilities
The Ohio Operating Standards for the Education of Children with Disabilities identify the state requirements and federal Part B Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEA) requirements that apply to the implementation of special education and related services to students with disabilities by school districts, county boards of developmental disabilities and other educational agencies.
Individuals with Disabilities Act
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) is a law that makes available a free appropriate public education to eligible children with disabilities throughout the nation and ensures special education and related services to those children. The IDEA governs how states and public agencies provide early intervention, special education, and related services to eligible infants, toddlers, children, and youth from birth through 21 years of age.
A Guide to Parent Rights in Special Education
A Guide to Parent Rights in Special Education is Ohio's special education procedural safeguard notice for students with disabilities and their families. This guide helps families understand their rights according to IDEA and the Ohio Operating Standards. If you have questions about the information in this guide, please contact the director of special education for your district. SST9 consultants and our Parent Coordinator are also available to provide assistance.