Provides assistance with understanding Individual Education Plans (IEPs) and 504 Plan (accomodation plans). Will also attend meetings for child as advocate.

The mission of Ohio Parent Mentors is to provide the necessary support and resources to families of children with disabilities and the professionals who serve them. Parent mentors: guide families through the special education process and help them understand rights and responsibilities; listen and provide support to families and educators on an individual basis; attend Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings and other meetings at parent or staff request; organize and conduct information sessions or workshops based on the needs of families and professionals.

Provides technical assistance for families and school districts of students with hearing loss. Offers assistance with evaluations, educational programming, classroom adaptations, interpreting, communication, hearing technology supports, and inclusionary practices.

Provides assistance to parents and schools in the assessment/identification/placement of disabled children; in-service training and materials loan to special educators and parents of disabled children; planning and development of special education projects and services in the public schools; coordination of special education research and demonstrations. Services for students ages 22 and under.

Provides special education services for children who have developmental disabilities and reside in Lake County .

Offers comprehensive special education services for children age 6 to 22 with developmental disabilities that reside in Lake County.

Provides educational services through placement for children with autism ages 3-22; information on autism; undergraduate and graduate classes for professionals/paraprofessionals/medical professionals/families and siblings; consultations, lectures, in-services, public awareness presentations; support for parents; referrals; sibling group support program, parent support program.

Provide alternative education, business operations, community engagement, early childhood, human resources, pupil personnel, SST Region 5, teaching and learning, technology and treasury services to school districts in Mahoning County.

The Ohio Coalition staff and consultants are dedicated to ensuring that every child with disabilities is provided a free, appropriate public education. With this in mind, OCECD continually strives to improve the quality of services for all children and youth with disabilities in Ohio. The Ohio Coalition’s vision is to safeguard that all students with disabilities are: prepared for kindergarten, ready to be actively engaged in learning, and able to graduate equipped to move on to a career or on to college and then a career.

Statewide nonprofit organization that serves families of infants, toddlers, children and youth with disabilities, and educators and agencies who provide services to them.

Provide alternative education, business operations, community engagement, early childhood, human resources, pupil personnel, SST Region 5, teaching and learning, technology and treasury services to school districts in Mahoning County.

Provides technical assistance for families and school districts of students with hearing loss. Offers assistance with evaluations, educational programming, classroom adaptations, interpreting, communication, hearing technology supports, and inclusionary practices.

Provide educational leadership and instruction in the areas of curriculum development, special education and technology. Employs teachers, therapists, psychologists and other specialists who work directly with approximately students in 20 school districts. Professional growth seminars for teachers.

Provide alternative education, business operations, community engagement, early childhood, human resources, pupil personnel, SST Region 5, teaching and learning, technology and treasury services to school districts in Mahoning County.