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This event is not sponsored by State Support Team 9 but is provided for your information.
State Advisory Council
Apply by December 10, 2025, at https://go.osu.edu/sac2026
We are now recruiting families to serve on our 2026 Statewide Advisory Council!
Must have a child enrolled in a K-12 public school to qualify.
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
December 9, 2025 – Parent Rights in the Special Education Process, Part One
January 20, 2026 – Parent Rights in the Special Education Process, Part Two
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.
Take Action & Make Things Happen
Take Action & Make Things Happen
This Research Project Will Include:
Round 1: Demographic information &
7 Open-ended Questionnaire (30 minutes)
Round 2: Likert Rating Scale (15 minutes)
Round 3: Rating Scale (15 minute)
Round 4: Confidence Rating Scale (15-30 minutes)
** All rounds are online via surveymonkey (link below)**
ALL PARTICIPATION IS VOLUNTARY
Inclusion
I Am Recruiting Individuals That Meet These Criteria:
Have instructed at the university level for 3 or more years, in the US.
Have taught in K-12 public schools as a special education teacher or administrator with a minimum of 3 years in the US.
Have instructed in a Special Education course, with preservice general education teachers in the US.
Exclusion
You Cannot Be In This Study If:
If you have yet to teach at a College of Special Education department.
If you have yet to instruct special education content to pre-service general education teachers.
If you are unwilling to participate and provide open, honest responses.
How To Join The Impact?
IF INTERESTED PLEASE CLICK ON THE LINK TO ENTER THE SRUVEY. IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS
ABOUT THIS STUDY OR ARE INTERESTED IN PARTICIPATING PLEASE CONTACT ME. EMAIL OR QR CODE THANK YOU!
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