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Ohio Coalition

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Of Children with

Disabilities

The Ohio Coalition for the Education of Children with Disabilities (OCECD) is a statewide nonprofit organization that serves families of infants, toddlers, children and youth with disabilities in Ohio, educators and agencies who provide services to them.  
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The Ohio Coalition for the Education of Children with Disabilities (OCECD) 
is a statewide nonprofit organization that serves families of infants, toddlers, children and youth with disabilities in Ohio, educators and agencies who provide services to them. OCECD works through the coalition efforts of over 40 parent and professional disability organizations and over 70 individual members which comprise the Coalition. OCECD has also been funded since 1984 to serve as the Parent Training and Information Center (PTI) for the state of Ohio from the federal government, U.S. Dept of Education, Office for Special Education Programs.
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Welcome to OCECD’s July Digital Postcard
Welcome to OCECD’s July Digital Postcard
A quick and engaging way to better understand Least Restrictive Environment, or LRE, and its role in special education.

This edition explains how LRE connects to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, how the IEP team determines an appropriate placement, and the questions families and school professionals can consider when making placement decisions.
 
The U.S. Department of Education recently announced
The U.S. Department of Education recently...
The U.S. Department of Education recently announced an interagency agreement to transfer the Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), excluding the management and leadership of OSERS’ programs and activities, and to transfer the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) to the Department of Justice.
 
OCECD Fourth Digital Postcard
OCECD Fourth Digital Postcard
Welcome to OCECD’s Digital Postcard on Dyslexia and Educational Eligibility—a quick and engaging guide designed to help families better understand how dyslexia is addressed in Ohio schools. Many parents are surprised to learn that a dyslexia diagnosis does not automatically qualify a child for special education services.
 
New OCECD's Third Digital Postcard
New OCECD's Third Digital Postcard
Welcome to OCECD’s third Digital Postcard—a quick and engaging way to better understand Autism Diagnosis vs. Educational Eligibility. This edition explores what autism means in schools, whether a medical diagnosis is required, and the key differences between medical and educational identification.
 
OCECD’s Second Digital Postcard!
OCECD’s Second Digital Postcard!
This edition focuses on Student Wellness and walks you through a Whole Child Approach, Parent and Family Support, practical tips for supporting student well-being, and helpful resources to guide families and educators in nurturing the social, emotional, and physical needs of children. 
 
Your Compass to Parents’ Rights in Special Education
Your Compass to Parents’ Rights in Specia...
Ohio’s Procedural Safeguards are essential—but they’re not always easy to understand. Your Compass to Parents’ Rights in Special Education was created as a companion document to help families navigate legal language and complex processes with confidence.
 
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On-Demand Trainings AvailableLearn more about OCECD's On-Demand TrainingsRead More ▸
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P.L.A.N.E.O. Grupo de padres
7:30 PM
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Thu, September 24
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Tue, September 29
P.L.A.N.E.O. Grupo de padres
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Thu, October 1
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Thu, October 1
Parent Professional Communication
12:00 PM
Tue, October 6
P.L.A.N.E.O. Grupo de padres
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"We, the parents, the professionals and the concerned citizens of the State of Ohio joined together as the Ohio Coalition for the Education of Children with Disabilities (OCECD) to endorse and promote efforts to provide appropriate quality education for children and youth with disabilities. 
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The contents of this website were developed in part under a grant from the US Department of Education, #H328M150052. However, those contents do not necessarily represent the policy of the US Department of Education, and you should not assume endorsement by the Federal Government or Project Officer, David Emenheiser.