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Special Education

The Cleveland Metropolitan School District in Cleveland, Ohio is a large urban district situated in the Midwest along the shores of one of America’s beautiful Great Lakes – Lake Erie. Cleveland and surrounding areas are rich in natural resources. So too, the population is also rich in diversity and culture. The school community embraces all of its children and is committed to providing exciting educational experiences for all children. Come along and become acquainted with the Special Education Division in Cleveland to observe first hand the services provided for students with a variety of needs.

Services

Directory

Autism

Emotional Disturbance (ED)

Gifted Education

Deaf Education 

Home Instruction

Intervention Based Assessment (IBA)

Learning Disabilities (LD)/Cognitive Disabilities (CD)

Multiple Disabilities MD 

Orthopedically Handicapped (OH) 

Other Health Impairment (OHI)

Parent Mentors

Preschool

Professional Development

Pscychological Services

Records Room 

Related Services (Speech Language Pathology, Audiology, Occupational and Physical Therapies)

Transition Services

Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)

Visually Impaired

Acronyms

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Special education is a continuum of services and supports designed for children with disabilities. All children, however, have learning differences and a variety of needs. Our success as educators is measured against the achievement of all children entrusted to our care. Each school within the Cleveland Metropolitan School District has the responsibility for educating all its children, preparing its children for a place in their community.
Research confirms that the most effective schools are those that design a system of integrated service delivery models that provide targeted interventions, opportunity for enrichment, and positive behavioral supports for both general and special populations. Through teamwork, collaborative problem-solving, a focus on student learning, and a belief that all children have a right to quality education, we will ensure educational opportunity for all. We strive to recognize and protect the dignity and worth of all children in our school communities.

We will ensure that no child is left behind.

Resources
Ohio Department of Education

Cuyahoga Special Education Service Center
Cuyahoga County Board of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities 

Council for Exceptional Children – Ohio 
Council for Exceptional Children – National 
Wrightslaw 
NICHCY
Building the Legacy: Idea 2004
Parenting Perspectives
Yellow Pages for Kids
LDOnline
LD Online Yellow Pages
Bridges 4 Kids
Intervention Central
Ohio Legal Rights Service
National Institute for Urban School Improvement