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At the Table: Family Engagement Network
We invite you or your building leadership team to join SST 9’s At the Table Family Engagement Network, designed to support districts and school teams in strengthening meaningful, sustainable family engagement practices across all grade levels. Participants gain access to high-quality resources, collaborative networking, and structured support to enhance family–school partnerships.
Next Meeting: Tuesday, February 24 | 8:00–9:00 AM | Virtual
Click here to register!
My Child's Rights to FAPE and a System for Organizing Records
My Child's Rights to FAPE and a System for Organizing Records
Stark County Family Council's Family Engagement Committee in partnership with State Support Team 9 are excited to offer training facilitated by the Ohio Coalition for the Education of Children with Disabilities.
This make-it and take-it workshop will assist participants in organizing records and documentation that pertain to their child's education and health needs. Discussion of parents' rights under Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) 2004 and how the documentation can be used to assist parents in developing an IEP and how to work with other agencies will be presented.
Registration is required via the QR code on the flyer or registration link. The training will be held on Tuesday, February 24, 2006 from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. at the Stark County Educational Service Center.
Please see the attached flyer for details and registration information.
Stark/Tuscarawas County ASPIES Events
Stark/Tuscarawas County ASPIES Events
The Stark/Tuscarawas Counties Branch of ASPIES is hosting a full lineup of family-friendly, homeschool-inclusive, and acceptance-fueled events over the next five months. Please feel free to share these flyers and events with anyone you feel may benefit.
The best way to stay up to date with everything happening at ASPIES is to sign up for our email listserv at aspies.org or by reaching out directly to brittney@aspies.org.
Here’s what’s coming up:
February
Homeschool LEGO Event
February 4 | 1–2 PM
North Canton Public Library (NCPL)Valentine Exchange & Cookie Decorating
February 21 | 1–3 PM
Faith Baptist Church, Bolivar
March
Parent Support Meeting
“Holding It All Together: The Mental Load of Autism Parenting”
March 3 | 6–8 PM
Faith Baptist Church, BolivarLEGO Event
March 4 | 6–7 PM
NCPLOh, the Books You’ll Take!
(Celebrating Dr. Seuss’s birth month)
March 21 | 1–3 PM
Faith Baptist Church, Bolivar
April
Homeschool LEGO Group
April 1 | 1–2 PM
NCPLCelebrate You
An Autism Acceptance & Awareness Family Dinner
April 24th| 5–7 PM
Faith Baptist Church, Bolivar
May
LEGO Event
May 6 | 6–7 PM
NCPLSTEM & Creativity Day
May 30 | 1–3 PM
Faith Baptist Church, Bolivar
Click here to access a folder with a flyer for each upcoming event.
Family Engagement That Makes an Impact:
Ohio Network of Partnership Schools
Ready to strengthen family engagement beyond one-time events? Join this webinar to learn how schools across Ohio are building sustainable, school-wide family engagement systems using a research-based framework from the Ohio Network of Partnership Schools (ONPS).
Participants will learn how to:
Lead school-wide family engagement efforts
Form Family Engagement Action Teams
Create a one-year action plan aligned to school improvement goals
Use continuous improvement practices to monitor impact
This session also highlights the no-cost ONPS membership, including access to tools, self-paced learning, professional development, and statewide collaboration.
Date: Friday, February 27, 2026
Time: 10:00–10:45 AM EST
Location: Zoom (link provided upon registration)
Register by: February 26, 2026 | Register Now
Virtual Sessions Sponsored by OCECD and SST9
2025-2026 Lunch and Learn
Presenter: Penny Moody - Ohio Coalition for the Education of Children with Disabilities
Target Audience: Parents, Family members and Community agency partners. These sessions are free and designed to support in learning about special education services, state and federal regulations and parent rights.
Time: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
March 3, 2026 – Understanding the Evaluation Process under IDEA 20024, Part One
March 24, 2026 – Understanding the Evaluation Process under IDEA 20024, Part Two
April 7, 2026 – Understanding an Individualized Education Program (IEP), Part One
April 28, 2026 – Understanding an Individualized Education Program (IEP), Part Two
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED: Please click HERE to register.
PLEASE NOTE: After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing details on how to join the virtual session(s).
Any questions, contact Deb Bates by email - debbie.bates@starkesc.org - or by calling her at 330-492-8136 Ext. 1552.
Self-Advocacy
Self-advocacy, what is it and how can you start practicing advocating for yourself? The video, Self-Advocacy Is for Everyone by the Exceptional Children's Assistance Center, illustrates how individuals can learn to speak up for themselves, make informed decisions, and actively participate in shaping their own lives.
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