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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
Click here to register!
Medicaid and Waivers: The Basics
Join Ohio F2F on January 29, 2026, from 7:00 - 8:30 PM for an overview of Medicaid and Ohio’s waiver programs for children and youth with complex medical needs and disabilities. Topics include Medicaid basics, the purpose of waivers, focusing on the Ohio Home Care Waiver, and DD Waivers (Level One, IO, SELF). Learn about eligibility steps, common services, and practical tips to help families navigate and advocate effectively. For further details and registration, click here.
Family Math Survey Opportunity – Share with Families
Schools are invited to share a statewide Family Math Survey with families to gather insight on math-related priorities, challenges, and preferred ways to engage with schools. Family feedback will help inform future supports and resources across Ohio.
Survey closes January 31, 2026
Early participation matters: the first 40 families to complete the survey will receive a $10 Walmart gift card, and all respondents will be entered into a drawing for a $100 Walmart gift card.
5-Minute Family Math Survey Flyer
Sample message for teachers and family facing staff to share the survey with families
Sample message to share the survey directly with families
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
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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