Family and Community

Ready, Set, Action! Simple Strategies to Support Learning, Build Connections, and Offer Balance in an Ever-Changing World

Join two parents of young adults with autism as they share their personal experiences using the free video resource, ASD Strategies in Action. Leave with simple strategies that you can implement immediately.

Supporting Our Global Community: Multicultural Program for Families of Children and Youth with Disabilities

Join a panel of experts to learn how to serve families from different ethnic backgrounds to find resources to support the cultural and educational needs of families with children and youth with disabilities.

Creating A Movement: Ensuring Safe and Supportive Learning Environments for the Whole Child Through A Unique School-Community Partnership

Discover how partners from a unique school-community collaboration in Cincinnati are using a common agenda to work together to promote childhood well-being and family outcomes.

Building Strong Family-School Partnerships

Learn strategies for building partnerships between families and school staff. Learn how to nurture these relationships and navigate the barriers posed by the pandemic.

10 Tips for Creating Membership for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Learners in the Mainstream Environment

Learn simple strategies to create membership for each student, making certain the needs of the whole child are met.

The Power of PBIS and Community-based Partnerships to Support the Whole Child

Get a sneak peek at a new video series developed for Ohio school districts called PBIS: Supporting the Whole Child.

In Focus: Secondary Transition in Ohio

Research shows that transition planning for students with disabilities leads to better employment, education and independent living. Learn more about Ohio's secondary transition planning practices for students.

Ohio Deaf History Month: Recognizing and Celebrating Deaf Education in Ohio

Culture is defined as "customs, languages, arts, and social achievements of a nation, people, or other social group." Explore Deaf culture by honoring Ohio's contributions as we celebrate Deaf History Month.

The Earlier the Better! Recognizing Autism in Young Children

April 21: Gain a deeper understanding of ASD diagnosis and educational eligibility determination, insight into differences in presentation of ASD, and considerations for decisions about services and supports.