Office for Exceptional Children – Ohio

Address: 25 S. Front Street, Mail Stop 409
Columbus, OH 43215 Phone: 614-466-2650 Fax: 614-728-1097 Email: NO EMAIL Website: http://education.ohio.gov/Topics/Special-Education/Office-of-Exceptional-Children-Contact-Information

The Office for Exceptional Children provides leadership, assistance and oversight to school districts and other entities that provide differentiated instruction for students with disabilities and gifted students.

Among its responsibilities, the office administers state and federal funds; coordinates and administers programs to improve outcomes for students with disabilities and gifted students; implements a statewide monitoring and complaint-resolution system designed to assess district/educational agency compliance with applicable federal and state laws and regulations; and provides technical assistance to districts and educational agencies around issues of compliance with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEA).