Job Coach/Skills Trainer Project Grant Funds Available!
The Department of Education and Workforce is pleased to announce a Fiscal Year 2026 opportunity to increase the number and capacity of job coaches who serve Ohio’s students with disabilities ages 14- 21 participating in work experiences. Specifically, the Department will offer Secondary Transition Enhancement Funds to build the capacity of new or current school personnel who are or will be acting as a job coach for a student with a disability while the student is working on a job site.
Funds cannot be used for career coaching, career advising, work-based learning coordination or other related roles.
Funding will be available for up to 50 Ohio educational agencies as defined in Ohio Administrative Code 3301-51-01 (B) (18) and will be awarded on a first-come, first-served basis until the 50 slots are filled.
Applications must be submitted here https://forms.office.com/g/u0f1vASLw3
Applications are due by 5:00 PM, Friday, Nov 14, 2025
Questions? Contact Amy.Szymanski@education.ohio.gov
Professional Development
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.
Regional Literacy Network: 25-26 Restructure
Thank you for your participation in the Regional Literacy Network this year. We recognize it was a year of deep investment in professional learning, implementation of high-quality instructional materials materials and assessments and building of new systems at the district, building and classroom levels. The extra mile you have gone to continue to engage with your colleagues in this network is greatly appreciated!
As we close out this year and look forward to next, we will NOT be holding our Regional Literacy Network meeting as scheduled this Thursday, May 15. We want to share an exciting restructure of our network and allow you and your literacy leaders time to process what your system of support might look like for next year based on your district One Plan, adult implementation and student level data.
Beginning in 2025-2026, our Regional Literacy Network will be merging with our Special Education Leadership Network! We believe bringing Curriculum Directors and Special Education Directors together to learn and collaborate in the development of Multi-Tiered Systems of Support aligned to the Science of Reading will allow for more clarity and intentionality as we build integrated, data-driven frameworks that are inclusive of all students and educators.
For more information, including dates and topics, please see the flier.
Please know that we highly value the many committed instructional and peer coaches that have been an integral part of our current networking structure and we are working to ensure there is a system of support available for you as well. As those plans of support are finalized, we will communicate via email, as well as our SST9 newsletter and website.
Should you want to connect with our team for planning support, sharing of celebrations or brainstorming around barriers, please don’t hesitate to reach out. We know implementation of this scale takes time, but we hope you are starting to see some evidence of your efforts in growing the language and literacy development of all of your learners.
We look forward to our continued networking together!
SST9 Regional Literacy Support Team
UDL in TWO
UDL in TWO
CLICK HERE for our two-minute video.
To see current and past videos and for more information CLICK THIS LINK.
Career Advising Newsletter
Career Advising Newsletter
Check out the current SST9 Career Advising Newsletter as well as archived newsletters click this link.
Wellness Corner
Wellness Corner
Click HERE to read the latest article by Hannah Cowie, MPH, OCPC, CDCA, ECMHC, OIFP-II.
At The Table Network for Families
At The Table Network for Families
Join SST9 for our 2025-2026 Family and Community Engagement—At the Table Network! starting October 2025 on the third Tuesday of the month, from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
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New On-Demand Trainings
Self-care for Caregivers: Why It's So Critical and How to Make it Happen
You know the old adage, “Life is a marathon, not a sprint.” For parents who are also caregivers, it’s both; often with no water breaks.
When a loved one has a disability or complex medical needs, the everyday norm you grow accustomed to is likely drastically different from your parenting peers with “typical” children. Yet the expectations put on us by society and even ourselves are the same, if not more. This workshop will help to give yourself some grace, consider what can wait, and re-examine the true intent of self-care.
Overwhelmed by Options? Navigating AT & AEM for Your Student’s Success
With so much information out there, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed when trying to understand Assistive Technology (AT) and Accessible Educational Materials (AEM). What do these terms really mean? What does the law say about your child’s right to access?
Postsecondary Outcomes (Indicator 14) Frequently Asked Questions
Indicator 14 Data Collection FAQ is now available on the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce website. There will be training materials released to support Indicator 14 Data Collection in the near future.
For more information, CLICK THIS LINK.
Networks, Information, and Newsletters
Check out the monthly network meetings offered by State Support Team 9 for more in-depth information on various topics, including: Career Advising and Transition Network, Early Childhood Directors Network, Family and Community Engagement Network, Intervention Specialist Network, Itinerant Teacher Network, Special Education Leadership Network, Stark County ESC School Psychologist Network, and the Tri-County ESC School Psychologist Network. Network Click HERE to get information on times, dates, and registration.
Newsletters for Special Education, Career Advising and Transition, and Family & Community Engagement are also included on this page.
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