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Mission

Our mission is to ensure every child has equal access to participate in high quality education and opportunity to progress toward grade level indicators that represent the state of Ohio's high academic expectations about what students should know and be able to do.

Contact

State Support Team Region 6
1045 Dearbaugh, Suite #1
Wapakoneta, Ohio 45895

Directions To This Location

 

Phone: 419.738.9224
Toll Free: 800.686.2945 (Ohio only)
Fax: 419.738.9199

Hours

Mon-Fri: 8:00AM - 4:00PM

Support Groups
Support Groups Helping Region 6 Families, Parents, and Schools

ADHD Support Group PDF Print E-mail

Families, Parents or teachers from any school are welcome to attend

The Group Meets:
 
Autism Aspergers Support Group PDF Print E-mail

Allen County Autism Support Group

The Group Meets:
  • The 2nd Tuesday of Each Month
  • Market Street Presbyterian Church
  • 1100 W. Market Street, Lima 45805
  • Contact Becky Pescosolido at (419) 999-6477, This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
  • Contact Diane Frommer, 419-227-7540, This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
  • Web Site: http://www.ocecd.org/ocecd/h_docs/0601_ASAOhio.pdf
 
Beyond Brain Injury PDF Print E-mail

A parent outreach group is forming support parents of children who have suffered a Traumatic Brain Injury. The group will meet at Lima Memorial Hospital.


  • Contact:Jennie Horner
  • Address:Brain Injury Association of Ohio
  • CSN – Coordinator, Area 5
  • c/o Allen County Job and Family Services
  • 1501 S. Dixie Hwy., P.O. Box 4506
  • Lima, OH 45802
  • Phone:(419)999-0251
  • Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
 
Bittersweet at Betty's Farm PDF Print E-mail

Non-profit organization for maximizing community-based opportunities for persons with Autism Spectrum Disorders, ages 10 and up. Services are available on a fee-for-service basis.

Address:
 
Family and Children First Council PDF Print E-mail

Ohio Family and Children First is a partnership of government agencies and community organizations committed to improving the well-being of children and families.

Ohio Family and Children First is a partnership of state and local government, communities and families that enhances the well-being of Ohio’s children and families by building community capacity, coordinating systems and services, and engaging and empowering families.

Ohio Family and Children First is commited to helping families in these areas:

 

 

  • Expectant Parents and Newborns Thrive
  • Infants and Toddlers Thrive
  • Children Are Ready for School
  • Children and Youth Succeed in School
  • Children and Youth Engage in Healthy Behaviors
  • Youth Successfully Transition into Adulthood

 

Contact Information for Ohio Family and Children First

Angela Sausser Short
Governor’s Office
77 S. High Street, 30th Floor
Columbus, OH 43215
Phone: 614-752-4044
Fax: 614-728-0170
Web site: http://www.ohiofcf.org


Contacts by County

 

Auglaize County Allen County Champaign County Hardin County
Jennifer Free Mary Early Abby Cohn Sarah Jeffries
(419)738-3355 (419)221-0014 (937) 484-1531 (419) 673-1531
       
Logan County Mercer County Shelby County
Angela Haver Janice Hamilton Jody Brewer
(937) 592-7287 (419) 586-4663 (937)498-4981
 
Joint Township Hospital TBI/ Stroke Support Group PDF Print E-mail

The group meets at the Joint Township Hospital in St. Marys.

Contact information:
  • Contact Sara Busacca at (419) 394-3335
 
Logan County TBI Support Group PDF Print E-mail

The group meets at the Mary Rutan Hospital in Bellefontaine.

Contact information:
  • Contact Jennie Horner at (419) 999-0251
 
OCECD PDF Print E-mail

Ohio Coalition for the Education of Children with Disabilities

Ohio Coalition for the Education of Children with Disabilities is a statewide, non-profit organization dedicated to advancing the educational interests of children with disabilities.


OCECD's experienced staff-many of whom have children or other family members with disabilities-are available to assist individuals or groups with such areas as:

  • Public policy and school reform
  • Identification of disabilities
  • Early intervention for infants and preschoolers
  • Family support systems
  • Special education
  • Community based services
  • Information, referral and networking services
  • Transition from high school to employment/college in the community
  • Resources for professionals
  • Team work between persons with disabilities, their families and service providers

 


Tools used by OCECD to provide assistance include:

  • one-on-one consultation
  • group presentations and training sessions
  • numerous published materials, including a bi-monthly newsletter

 


Address:
  • 165 West Center Street, Suite 302
  • Marion, OH 43302-3741
  • Phone: (740) 382-5452 or (800) 374-2806
  • Fax: (740) 383-6421
  • Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
  • Web Site:http://www.ocecd.org

 

 
Ohio Parent Information and Resource Center PDF Print E-mail

Ohio PIRC (Parent Information and Resource Center) provides parents, families, students, educators, and communities with information, resources, and training as mandated by the No Child Left Behind Act.

 

 
St. Rita's Brain Injury Support Group PDF Print E-mail

The group meets at the St. Rita's Regional Cancer Center meeting room.

Contact information:
  • Contact Kasey McKenna at (419) 226-9770
 

Quick Navigation

Parent Links

Web Resources for Parents and Families

The State Support Team Region 6 has posted links to web sites to support parents and families. The links to these websites can be found by clicking on our Resource Tab and searching in the Parent Support Section.

Parent Consultant

Gloria Wright Murphy
Region 6's Parent Consultant, Gloria Wright Murphy, can assist parents and families by providing information, support, guidance, and resources.

Ed Resources Ohio

Your source for procedural documentation,
guidance, forms, and related resources for
serving students with disabilities.


http://www.edresourcesohio.org/

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