SST8 no longer offers ETR, IEP or Transition 101 trainings for the region.  ODE has developed a series of Universal Support Modules that provide entry-level information on ETR, IEP, and Transition.  These tools, including narrated PowerPoint slides and transcripts, are excellent resources for onboarding new special education staff or providing a refresher when needed. 

 

Need to go deeper with ETR, IEP, or Transition?  Additional options include

States have a responsibility under federal law, to establish a system of general supervision that monitors school district implementation of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) of 2004.

Using this system of general supervision, states are accountable for enforcing requirements and ensuring continuous improvement. This system is comprised of nine key components and is designed to: a) ensure compliance with federal and state regulations and b) improve services and results for students with disabilities.

The Ohio Department of Education and Workforce (DEW), Office for Exceptional Children (OEC) directs Ohio’s system of general supervision on behalf of both their office and the Office for Early Learning and School Readiness (OELSR), which is responsible for Part B Section 619 of the IDEA. OELSR staff work in collaboration with OEC staff on some components of general supervision where specified.

For school-age special education, OEC integrates effective monitoring supports and strategies across all components of the general supervision system using various data sources and methods to monitor all educational agencies. Ohio’s IDEA monitoring process includes three tiers:
• Tier 1: Special Education Profile (Compliance and Performance Indicator Reviews);
• Tier 2: IDEA Self-Review; and
• Tier 3: IDEA Monitoring Reviews.

For preschool special education, the Department of Children and Youth (DCY) also uses a tiered monitoring system. To learn more, visit 

Situations may arise where parents or other family members believe a school has violated federal or state law. The Ohio Department of Education and Workforce (DEW) Office for Exceptional Children (OEC) and Office of Early Learning and School Readiness (EL&SR) encourage parents, family members and schools to work together to resolve differences. Learn more about the various options offered by the DEW Dispute Resolution Office.

SST8's Special Education team members can assist family members with questions about the special education evaluation process, Ohio's required and optional forms, Ohio's Guide to Parent Rights, and basics about ETRs and IEPs. Please note that SST personnel may not attend ETR/IEP meetings, serve in an advocacy role, or conduct assessments/observations to assist the school-based team.