Special Education

State Support Team Region 10 provides coaching, technical assistance, professional development, and consultative services in Special Education. We are committed to helping districts close the achievement gap and improve learning outcomes for all students. If you have questions about special education in our region, please contact us.

 

• Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) 
  • 2022-23 IDEA Monitoring Process Guide

Special Education Procedural Safeguards Notice

• A Guide to Parent Rights in Special Education (April 2017)
• • Available Translations

Ohio's AASCD

The new AASCD testing dates are February 27 - April 21, 2023. 

For those in need of support for AASCD administration go to the Teacher and Test Administrator site. All new test administrators must have TIDE accounts and take the training course to earn a certificate. 

We encourage all districts and staff involved in the administration of the AASCD to review all the resources in the portal.

If your district has specific questions that need clarification please email Marcia Watts at [email protected]

• Ohio's Learning Standards - Extended (Revised Sept. 2018)
• Ohio's Learning Standards - Extended with Learning Progressions

Alternate Assessment Resources Posted

Ohio's Alternate Assessment FAQ resources were developed to describe the Alternate Assessment for Students with the Most Significant Cognitive Disabilities. These resources are for educators and families.

Families of Students with Disabilities

The Department has a new webpage for Families of Students with Disabilities. The page features information to help families better understand the special education process. It includes the newly created Evaluation Roadmap to show families what to expect if they feel their children may need additional supports or Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).

Ohio's Accessibility Manual 

• Accessibility for Ohio's State Tests

Ohio's Required & Optional Forms: IEP, ETR

• Ohio Required & Optional Forms
• K-12 Universal Support Materials - guidance for completing the ETR and IEP
• Preschool Universal Support Materials

OEC Livebinder Resources

• Resources for Essential IEP, Essential ETR, Post-Secondary Transition

Special Education Scholarships & Awards

• Autism Scholarship Program
• Horn-Walter Awards
• Jon Peterson Special Needs Scholarship Program