Special Education State Update

Tuesday, November 18, 2025 | 9:30 am - 11:00 am EST

Please join leadership from the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce Office for Exceptional Children for critical information regarding special education requirements, resources, policy matters, and processes. State level data will be shared regarding IDEA indicators and state level projects supporting special education. Hear more about the Special Education Model Policies and Procedures, Parent Rights, latest resources, and the newest changes to the IDEA monitoring process.

This State Update provides short, high-level overviews of several topics including:

• Areas of IEP Noncompliance
• AT Decision-Making Tool
• Compliance 101
• Diverse Learner Team Work
• IDEA Fiscal Resource
• Integrated Multi-Tiered System of Supports
• K-12 Plan for Mathematics
• State Complaint Findings

Each of these topics will also have their own full-length session featured within OCALICONLINE to provide more time for a deeper dive into the information briefly highlighted in the morning. If you are interested in attending these 60-minute sessions, please be sure you register for the full OCALICONLINE conference event in addition to the Zoom registration link below.

During this session, participants will:

1. Learn about updates related to state data, how we use data to inform decisions related to state-level activities, resources, and supports to the field.
2. Hear about progress made with partner districts in the state systemic improvement plan work and their success stories.
3. Hear about new resources, timeline for adoption of state model policies and procedures related to IDEA, updated IDEA monitoring, complaint findings, and other state level resources available from our diverse learner team.

Session Recording

The session recording will available through Wednesday, December 10, 2025.

Recording (Zoom)

Session Slides

Slides (PDF)

Session Evaluation and Attendance Certificate

Participants will need to complete the evaluation first. Then the certificate will be available on the last page of the evaluation.

Evaluation and Certificate (Survey Monkey)

Questions from the Chat with Responses from DEW

Can you send this info graphic please with the monitoring processes?

• The infographic is available in the presentation slides.

Does ODEW also provide this support to public charters in the state?

• Yes, the Department of Education and Workforce provides support to all educational agencies within Ohio.

Are modules only accessible for educators or can families or other service providers access as well?

• The LMS professional development opportunities are available to any educator with an active Ohio, prekindergarten-12, Department-issued license or permit or who has submitted an application for a State of Ohio education credential and fully set-up their OHID account.

What is the website for the LMS modules?

• The LMS Module Information can be found at: https://education.ohio.gov/Topics/Teaching/Professional-Development/Learning-Management-System-LMS

Do you have the direct web site address to these UDL resources?

• UDL Resources can be found at: https://ocali.org/universal-design-for-learning-center

I saw on the LMS modules there was one on IEPs. Will there be training on the new IEP forms on this module next year?

• All LMS modules will be updated to reflect the new forms.

What trainings will be offered in general to make sure our staff is aware and proficient with the new documents?

• The LMS trainings and universal support materials will be updated to reflect changes. In addition, the Department will be rolling out additional trainings for people to learn about the changes.

Will there be new universal support provided when the new paperwork is released?

• Yes, all current IEP and ETR training will be updated when the new forms are released.

Can you remind us where the desk review schedule can be found?

• Please visit our website to see the schedule for desk reviews. https://education.ohio.gov/Topics/Special-Education/IDEA-Monitoring-Process/Special-Education-Desk-Review

Please provide any new info regarding disproportionality findings and whether it will still apply.

• Currently, there is no new information to share. When we have some we will be happy to share it with the state. Stay tuned!

Can we get a copy of the chat? Lots of great resources here.

• https://education.ohio.gov/getattachment/Topics/Learning-in-Ohio/OLS-Graphic-Sections/Resources/MTSS/I-MTSS.pdf.aspx?lang=en-US
• https://education.ohio.gov/Topics/Learning-in-Ohio/OLS-Graphic-Sections/Resources/I-MTSS 
• IntegratedMTSS@education.ohio.gov
• https://education.ohio.gov/Topics/Learning-in-Ohio/Mathematics
• https://education.ohio.gov/Topics/Special-Education/Dispute-Resolution
• https://education.ohio.gov/Topics/Special-Education/On-Track-for-Graduation
• https://education.ohio.gov/Topics/Special-Education/IDEA-Monitoring-Process
• https://education.ohio.gov/Topics/Teaching/Professional-Development/Learning-Management-System-LMS
• https://ocali.org/ohio-udl-practice-profile
• https://ataem.org/at-consideration
• https://ataem.org/obtaining-aem/federal-quota
• https://ataem.org/professional-development
• https://education.ohio.gov/Topics/Special-Education/Office-of-Exceptional-Children-Contact-Information
• https://education.ohio.gov/Topics/Special-Education/IDEA-Monitoring-Process/IDEA-Comprehensive-Review/SAMIS
• https://allohio.org/