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Government Agencies
Ohio Department of Education - Web site for the Ohio Department of Education.
U.S. Department of Education - Web site for the U.S. Department of Education.
Office of Special Education and Rehabilitation Services (OSERS) - Supports programs that assist in education children with special needs, provides for the rehabilitation of youth and adults with disabilities, and supports research to improve the lives of individuals with disabilities.
Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) - Their mission and organization focus is on the free appropriate public education of children and youth with disabilities from birth through age 21.
Educational Service Centers (ESCs)
Medina County Educational Service Center - Web site for the Medina County ESC.
Portage County Educational Service Center - Web site for the Portage County ESC.
Summit County Educational Service Center - Web site for the Summit County ESC.
Helpful Resources
IDEA Practices - Resource rich and highly interactive website that provides service providers and local administrators with information and support for IDEA-related concerns, issues, and strategies; also provides links.
Intervention Central - Offers free tools and resources to help school staff and parents to promote positive classroom behaviors and foster effective learning for all children and youth.
National Information Center for Children and Youth with Disabilities (NICHCY) - National information and referral center that provides information on disabilities and disability-related issues for families, educators, and other professionals, available in Spanish.
No Child Left Behind - Discover important facts about No Child Left Behind. The Web site includes details on NCLB policy and legislation; information about supplemental services, charter schools and testing; resources for parents; and more.
Summit County Transistion Resource Group - The goal of transition planning is to provide opportunities and supports that will help the student develop a good quality-of-life after graduation in the areas of: Work and Education, Independent Living and Community participation.
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