Each year, districts receive a Special Education Profile that shows their progress toward meeting goals for t students with disabilities. The profile is designed to help districts use data to support continuous improvement in their special education programs by focusing on procedural compliance, academic growth, and student outcomes. The profile also notifies districts and community schools of any findings of noncompliance or required actions needed to demonstrate compliance with IDEA. For more information visit the following link.

The Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act of 2024 (IDEA) established a set of indicators to measure both compliance and outcomes for children with disabilities. In Ohio, the Department of Education of Education & Workforce works collaboratively with stakeholders to set annual targets - or goals - for each of these indicators. Use the following link to for more information.

The Ohio Department of Education & Workforce, Office for Exceptional Children provides funding through IDEA Part B federal funds to the State Support Team Region 4 to provide professional development and high quality technical assistance.  The goal is to assist school districts in improving the academic achievement of students with disabilities and students at risk.  State Support Team Region 4  provides differentiated high quality technical assistance to school districts within Lake and Geauga Counties.  In addition, the SST provides professional development to districts and families regarding compliance with federal and state laws and regulations related to the education of children with disabilities.