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Ohio Coalition

for the Education

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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The ELL Critical Data Process
The ELL Critical Data Process
A four part series. The ELL Critical Data Process, Belief Systems as Related to Results: How Students Qualify for Special Education.
 
OCECD Interactive Trainings
OCECD Interactive Trainings
OCECD offers the interactive "It's My Turn" (IMT) and the "Goals Planning Success" (GPS) self-determination trainings available for students age 14 to graduation to help guide students in fulfilling their hopes and dreams after high school. 
 
New On-Demand Trainings Available
New On-Demand Trainings Available
Catch up on trainings you may have missed or would like to watch again. OCECD understands we all have busy schedules and providing this content On-Demand allows you the flexibility to get the information you need, when it works 
best for you.  
 
OCECD - 50 Years of Service and Support!
OCECD - 50 Years of Service and Support!
The Ohio Coalition is 50 years old! Let's Celebrate! This is the perfect time to reflect on our history, achievements, and look to the future. How does one celebrate a fifty-year milestone? For some, it is with a big party! For others, it is with gifts. In wedding anniversaries, the 50th is known as the golden anniversary. 
 
Horn Walter Burley Awards 2022
Horn Walter Burley Awards 2022
Ohio public schools, community schools, career centers, and county boards of developmental disabilities are encouraged to recognize the accomplishments of Ohio educators and students with disabilities by nominating them for these annual achievement awards.  
 
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On-Demand Trainings AvailableLearn more about OCECD's On-Demand TrainingsRead More ▸
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Contact OCECDReach out for family support!Read More ▸
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Free TrainingsParticipate in our many Free Online Trainings.Read More ▸
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Tue, February 14
It's My Turn (IMT)
Thu, February 16
ELL Critical Data Process – K-12 Version
11:00 AM
Thu, February 23
ELL Evaluation Training
11:00 AM
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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.