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Ohio Department of Education
Office of Exceptional Children
Mike Armstrong
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The Office of Exceptional Children:
- Administers state and federal funds earmarked for children with disabilities and children identified as gifted.
- Coordinates and administers programs to improve the academic performance of children with disabilities.
- Provides information, technical assistance, and support to parents and families of children with disabilities and children identified as gifted.
- Coordinates and administers initiatives to improve outcomes for children identified as gifted.
- Implements a statewide monitoring and complaint resolution system designed to assess district/educational agency compliance with federal and state laws and regulations applicable to children with disabilities.
- Provides technical assistance to districts and educational agencies around issues of compliance with the Individuals with Disabilities Education.
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| Ages |
0 to 21 years |
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| Disabilities |
Autism and Related Disorders
Behavioral, Emotional, or Mental Health Disorder
Blindness or Visual Impairment
Cerebral Palsy and Other Mobility Disorders
Chronic Medical Disorders
Deafness or Hearing Impairment
Developmental Delay
Down Syndrome
Learning Disability
Mental Retardation
Muscular Dystrophy and Other Myopathies
Seizures and Other Neurological Disorders
Speech and Language Disorders
Spina Bifida
Traumatic Brain Injury
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| Locations |
Ohio Northeast (N of I-70), Ohio Southeast (S of I-70), Other |
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| Service Types |
Assistive Technology, Government and Legal Services, Schools |
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| Contact |
Mike Armstrong, Director |
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| Postal Address |
25 South Front Street |
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| Columbus, Ohio 43215-4183 |
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877-644-6338 |
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| Website |
http://www.ode.state.oh.us/exceptional_children/ |
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| Email Address |
Mike.Armstrong@ode.state.oh.us |
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