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Ed Resources Ohio

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Operating Standards for Ohio

Go to Ohio's Operating Standards
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Whose IDEA is This?

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OCALI

The Ohio Center for Autism and Low Incidence , OCALI, has multiple resources to support the education of students with disabilities.

Go to the OCALI Webiste

Autism Modules

Assistive Technology Modules

Prior to the start of each school year, districts and community schools are required to conduct public hearings on how they intend to spend their Part B funds for special education.

Read more: Public Comment Process Required on LEA Special Education Funding Plans

In October 2009 Ohio Revised Code (ORC) 3313.603 was revised and provided additional options or pathways to graduation. Students with disabilities now have four pathways to graduation.

Read more: Options for High School Graduation for Students with Disabilities Resource

OCALI is pleased to share the the link to the new Least Restrictive Environment overview video. The video is approximately thre minutes in length.

Watch the video at http://www.ocali.org/project/least_restrictive_environment_video.

January 25, 2013: (Press Release) ("Dear Colleague" letter) (January 25, 2013) from Acting Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights Seth Galanter, addressing equal access to extracurricular athletics for students with disabilities.

Read more: Students with Disabilities Participation in Nonacademic and Extracurricular Services and Activities

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Special Education Contacts

For information and resources realted to special education contact:

Special Education Compliance, AIMSweb - RTI, School Psychologist Support
Julie Bertling

419-738-9224 extenstion 1170

Alternate Assessment, Extended Standards, Secondary Transition, Assistive Technology
Bill Nellis

419-738-9224 extenstion 1167

Alternate Assessment, Extended Standards, Low Incidence Disability Supports, Alternative and Augmentative Communication, Assistive Technology
Caryn Timmerman

419-738-9224 extenstion 1168

Positive Behavior Supports, Special Education Compliance
Gloria Wright

419-738-9224 extenstion 1169