O.C.E.C.D. Resources

 Highlighted Resources:
• Mediation: A Guide for Parents

O.C.E.C.D. Publications

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O.C.E.C.D. Publications

• 2006 Finance Report for Special Education
  This is OCECD's report on Special Education Finance for 2006. PDF - 144 KB
• April, 2008 - F.U.N. Newsletter
  Follow the Yellow Brick Road to Transition; Spring 2008; Book Reviews; Fun and Educational Web sites; Just for Fun; Family Projects; Family Fun; Development; Science/Medical; Activity Page PDF - 1 MB
• Ensuring Meaningful Parent Involvement on OISM Building-Level Leadership Teams
  Research indicates that when parents are involved in school decisions and activities, student achievement increases, behavior problems are reduced and better school outcomes are noted. Amy Freeman, O.C.E.C.D. Ohio Integrated Systems Model (OISM) Statewide Parent Lead, shares strategies for ensuring meaningful parental involvement in the OISM and other school activities. PDF - 64k
• It's My Turn Training--Video
  This is a web streaming video of the O.C.E.C.D. training "It's My Turn," which focuses on planning for the transition to adulthood for young adults, their parents and teachers. Transcript for this video is provided. (search terms: Its My Turn) HTML
• Juvenile Justice Special Education Brochure
  Brochure on Education Rights for Youth with Disabilities who are in the Juvenile Justice System - information for Parents and Guardians PDF - 65 KB
• Juvenile Justice Special Education Report
  This is a report prepared by O.C.E.C.D regarding special education needs within the Juvenile System PDF
• O.C.E.C.D. Training Descriptions
  Description of all trainings offered by O.C.E.C.D. PDF - 64k
• OCECD 2004 Annual Report
  

FORUM Issues

• 0409 FORUM - September/October 2004
  Articles: IDEA Reauthorization Possible by Year-End; Autism Increasing, OCALI Provides Services; The Case Against "Special Needs"; Better Mental Health Services Needed; Web Site Supports "Our Kids"; Michelangelo: Autistic Genius?; Program Helps College Students Find Jobs PDF - 353 KB
• 0411 FORUM - November/December 2004
  Article: Students with Disabilities Over-Represented in Juvenile Justice System; Does Disability = Delinquency? Incarceration, intervention, prevention, contributing factors, correctional system, barrier. PDF - 299 KB
• 0501 FORUM - January/March 2005
  Articles: Highlights of New IDEA Improvement Act of 2004; Court Agrees to Hear Burden of Proof Cases; Law Requires Eye Exams for IEP Students; Reading Levels Rise Thanks to Reading Mentoring Program; Q & A on Youth with Disabilities in the Juvenile Justice System PDF - 228 KB
• 0504FORUM - April/June 2005
  Articles: Ohio House Budget Restores Funding for Children with Medical Handicaps; Flexibility, Alternatives Needed for Students with Disabilities; IDEA Reauthorization Changes IEP Provisions; Supreme Court to Hear Burden of Proof Case; Middle School Challenges; Resource Available in Spanish & English; Letter to the Editor PDF - 373 KB
• 0506 FORUM - July/August 2005
  Articles: FY 2006-07 Special Education Funding: Stability in a Difficult State Budget; Top 10 Employers Rated; CAFS Education Funding Eliminated But Services Still Required - Now What?; Census Bureau Compiles Interesting Statistics; What Teens Think of Their Parents PDF - 2.4 MB
• 0601 FORUM - January/February 2006
  'Right To Vote' Includes All Americans; Supreme Court Hears Burden Of Proof Case; CAFS Program Funds Dry Up; Who Pays For Services Now? PDF - 1.5 MB
• 0603 FORUM - March/April 2006
  Extended School Year Services Help Prevent Regression, Justice Department Sues New York Over Voting Rights, Web Site Assists With Transition, Down Syndrome Conference Slated, Four Federal Laws Address Assistive Technology, 4th Annual Partnering for Progress: Improving Results for ALL Children Conference. Keywords: Developmental Disabilities and Bill of Rights Act, Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, Americans with Disabilities Act, The Technology-Related Assistance for Individuals with Disabilities Act PDF - 2.5 MB
• 0605 FORUM - May/June 2006
  Mentoring Leads to Reading Success; Check Out ocecd.org; Teen Organizes Benefit Concert to Celebrate Music, Humanity; Study Examines Accessibility; Register Now for OCECD conference PDF - 63k
• 0610 FORUM - September/October 2006
  Articles: IDEA Federal Regulations Become Effective; Let Your Fingers Do the Walking...; Learning Disability Fast Facts; Parent Involvement Increases Student Achievement; 'Blueprint' Outlines Change for Mental Health; 'Pre-K and Latinos' Report Published; Long-Standing Lawsuit Settled PDF - 51k
• 0701 FORUM - January/March 2007
  Articles: Coalition prepares Policy, Funding Agenda; Tool Kit Helps Parents Work With Schools; You Can Bank on It; Wealth of Information found on Web Sites; e-Learning Opportunities; OCECD Slates Free Trainings. PDF - 1.6 MB
• 0704 FORUM - April/June 2007
  Measuring Achievement: What Families Need To Know About Modified Academic Achievement Standards; You Are Your Child's Best Advocate; Autism Conference Slated; 'Response To Intervention' Resource Available; Report Addresses Latinos' Barriers To Employment; Post Secondary Options For Students With Disabilities; Ada Online Course. PDF - 3.4 MB
• 0707 FORUM - July/August 2007
  Wages, Assessments, Transition Resources Available; Visual Impariments Conference In September; 'Parents Don't Need Lawyer' Supreme Court Decides; New State Budget Contains Numerous Special Ed Items; Ohio Falls Short On IDEA Targets; Don't Miss 5th Annual 'Partnering' Conference PDF - 2.4 MB
• 0801 FORUM - January/February 2008
  Bush Vetoes Child Health Insurance Bill; Report Criticizes Ohio Juvenile Corrections System; Infants, Toddlers Benefit From Early Occupational Therapy; Parents Denied Reimbursement For Evaluation; Parents File Suit Against Abusive Teacher; One Parent Mentor's "Sunny" Experience; Teachers Reach Out To Parents PDF - 1.3 MB
• 0803 FORUM - March/April 2008
  Youth With Disabilities May Fall Through Cracks In Foster Care System; Ohio Kids On Medicaid Have Trouble Finding Dentists; Changes In IDEA 2004 Regulations; Students Learn 'It's My Turn'; News Bits; 'No Child Left Behind' Has Positive Impact; State Board Approves Some Special Ed "Operating Standards"; Summer Enrichment Suggestions; Summertime: When Young Minds Turn To Mush; Two Facts Of Life: Taxes & Financial Planning PDF - 1.0 MB

O.C.E.C.D. Training Publications

Following is a list of O.C.E.C.D. training publications. Participants in all trainings received the publications at no cost. Parents can order a training publication for $.50 by contacting O.C.E.C.D. at (800) 374-2806. Professionals are charged the prices listed.