This booklet is intended to provide Ohio parents with information about their legal rights concerning the identification, evaluation, and placement of a preschool child with a suspected disability. The first section focuses on identification including the in-school identification system, the out-of-school identification system, and…

The regulations cover Ohio's provision for the education of handicapped children. Nine major topics are addressed (sample subtopics in parentheses): definitions (handicapping conditions as well as "consent,""special education," and "notice" or "notification"); procedural safeguards (identification,…

This manual of recommended policies and procedures was developed to assist Ohio school districts in meeting the spirit and intent of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and related federal and state regulations. Section 1 presents information on requirements concerning provision of a free appropriate public education for children with…

This comprehensive manual is intended to assist Ohio school districts with model policies and procedures which, when followed, will ensure compliance with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and corresponding federal and state regulations. Each of seven sections focuses on one specific topic. Within each section the applicable…