Special Education

Special education services are available for children over the age of three through age 21 who have an Individualized Education Program (IEP). For children with disabilities under the age of three, early intervention services are available for those who have an Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP). Transition services planning (actions to prepare and support students in their transition from the school community to adult community living) is also required for students with disabilities who have an IEP and are 16 years of age, although transition planning can start as early as 14 years of age.

Special Education Topics

Resources about Services

• Early Intervention Services
• Special Education Services
• Transition Services Planning

Policy and Law

• Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEA)
• No Child Left Behind Act
• Deal v. Hamilton County Department of Education
• Special Education Funding Case (Doe v. State of Ohio)
• Winkelman Decision

Learn more about services and supports for children with disabilities: In addition to special education services, learn more about other services and supports that help meet your child's medical, financial, daily living, and advocacy needs in the Children with Disabilities section.

• Children's Issues
• Special Education for Children Ages 3-22