Provides education for children who have developmental disabilities. Opportunities are designed to enhance children’s creativity, expand problem solving strategies, challenge gross and fine motor skills, broaden social experiences, expand communication and play skills, increase independence and build self confidence.

High-quality early learning and affordable child care for low-income, working families.

Provides educational services for children diagnosed with a developmental disability. Curriculum includes academic standards as well as functional living and work skills to build a child’s independence. In addition to academic development, students participate in a variety of additional services and therapies.

Provides an alternative school for students in grades Kindergarten through 12th that offers enhanced support for children with emotional or behavioral needs.

Provides special education programs and special educational projects by contract for school districts.

For children 3 to 6 years of age Fairway School offers preschool. The classes are an integrated program with students with special needs and students who are typically developing. Students who qualify for special needs services receive preschool services free. Students who are typically developing will be charged tuition. Tuition is based upon the income of the family utilizing a sliding scale. The preschool program follows Ohio Department of Education Early Learning Content Standards, rules and regulations, and Creative Curriculum. Our teachers have a minimum of a 4 year degree and are certified by the Ohio Department of Education to teach preschool. Each classroom has an assistant teacher who has their paraprofessional certification from the Ohio Department of Education. The standard student/adult ratio in our classrooms is 16 to 3. Identified students also receive the benefit of ancillary services, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech and language therapy, and adaptive physical education. All day programs are offered on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday at Fairway between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Breakfast is provided daily to the students at no cost. Lunch is also available to be purchased. Food is prepared through Bucyrus City Schools Food Service. Students may also pack their lunch if they wish. Students are required to rest for one hour per day on their individual cots. Transportation is provided by Ohio Specialty Services (OSS). Students that are on an Individualized Educational Plan (IEP) receive this service at no charge. Typically developing students are charged on a sliding scale. Each bus has an aide to ride along to assist the driver. If desired, parents may choose to provide transportation for their child.

Offers eligible students special education as well as gifted education. Provides education and services for students who have disabilities.

Provides information and resources for parents of children with special needs. We offer a number of free trainings, publications, and resources available for parents, families, youth with disabilities, and professionals. Visit our website at https://www.ocecd.org/ to download materials, find resources, or connect with the staff member that supports your area.

Provides special education, gifted education, and disabled student services. Arranges for special education assessments if needed.

Provides classroom instruction for students ages 5 to 22 that have significant developmental delays and/or other disabilities.

Provide services for developmentally disabled children and adults of Columbiana County. Offers an integrated continuum of education, training and family support services to eligible persons with developmental disabilities, for the entire span of life. Provide after hours emergency services.

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.

School age program for children with disabilities from ages 6 to 22 years.

Provides public special education for hearing impaired children. Program components include parent-infant-toddler play based activities. a half or whole day language-intensive preschool segment, a full-day K-5 elementary school, middle school support, and a high school secondary hearing impairment segment. Support services include physical therapy, occupational therapy, school psychological and counseling services, on-going speech-language assessments, speech therapy, inclusion in main-stream classes as appropriate, interaction with hearing peers, parent conferences and home visits. and support groups for parents, and those who have Cochlear Implants.

Provides a preschool that helps children with their emotional, social, and cognitive development. A parent participates in the classroom during the orientation phase. Children are helped with forming relationships with their teacher and peers and developing pleasure in learning. Limited to 18 children.

Skills in communication, self-care, socialization, housekeeping, vocational, academics, and leisure areas are taught on an individualized basis to meet student needs. Instruction is organized into four major areas: Domestic, Community, Vocational and Recreation/Leisure. Focus is placed on instruction taking place in community settings, which students and their families routinely utilize.

Offers eligible students special education and gifted education. Provides education and services for students who have disabilities.

Provides a chartered, non-public school for autistic youth. The school uses applied behavior analysis (ABA) as its primary focus in programming. Curriculum features individualized student services, a low student-to-staff ratio, staffing by special educators, speech/language pathologists, and classroom behavioral therapists. Parent involvement is a important part of the program.

Offers eligible students special education as well as gifted education. Provides education and services for students who have disabilities.

Provides special education classes for children and youth who are physically or mentally challenged. Also provides special education evaluations for children who may fall into this population group. Also provides advanced placement courses for academically gifted children and youth.

Offers gifted and special education assessment and services if warranted.

Provides special education classes for mentally retarded, developmentally delayed, slow learners or physically handicapped students in need of such placement. Students are mainstreamed into regular classes to the degree possible. Also provides advanced placement classes for academically gifted students.

Offers eligible students special education as well as gifted education. Provides education and services for students who have disabilities.

Special education and at-risk student programs that, through collaboration and consultation, provide a unique way to share the resources of schools, community agencies and families to ensure that children with disabilities receive a free and appropriate education that is high quality and cost effective for the districts we serve.