The Ohio School
Speech Pathology
Educational Audiology
Coalition

OSSPEAC Conference 2025

We are so excited to announce OSSPEAC Conference 2025! We will be hosting a three-day in-person conference on October 12-14, 2025 at the Quest Conference Center, located in Columbus, Ohio. The theme for the conference will be “Empower. Evolve. Excel.” Please stay tuned for more information as it becomes available.  CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS https://osspeac.org/ninja-forms/97qabb/ **Applications…

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OSSPEAC Newsletter

Please see above for the current issue of the OSSPEAC Newsletter! November 2024

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Buisness Meeting 2024

Please see below for the business meeting notes presented during the 2024 OSSPEAC Conference.

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Important New Updates for OSSPEAC Membership!

OSSPEAC has recently been notified of important changes in the Department of Education and Workforce (formerly known as Ohio Department of Education). There have been some internal changes in the Office of Exceptional Children. Please use this link to learn more. Office for Exceptional Children Contact Information | Ohio Department of Education OSSPEAC will continue…

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Important Update for Children Eligible Under Developmental Delay in Preschool Special Education

The Ohio General Assembly recently passed HB 554 which resulted in the expanded definition of “child with a disability” as it pertains to the developmental delay disability category found in Ohio Revised Code Section 3323.01 Education of children with disabilities definitions. Children in preschool identified as having a developmental delay disability in special education no…

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Who We Are

Founded in 1994, OSSPEAC is dedicated to carrying out its unique purpose in providing support for Ohio’s children with speech, language and hearing disabilities and the professionals who serve them. OSSPEAC is the only organization of its kind in the US.

 

Our Mission: Removing communication barriers for Ohio’s children.

 

Our Vision: Providing support for all of Ohio school-based professionals delivering speech, language, and hearing services.

 

Our Values: Collaboration, excellence, professionalism and leadership.

Together We Can Change Children's Lives
OSSPEAC is a non-profit, state organization dedicated to school 

speech-language pathologists and educational audiologist.

Become a Member

OSSPEAC was founded in 1994 with 12 charter members. We now stand at over 600 members! Become a member and enjoy all the benefits we have to offer!

Resources

Check here to see the Resources available to OSSPEAC Members!

Legislation

To promote our mission of removing communication barriers for Ohio's children, OSSPEAC diligently collaborates with other speech and hearing organizations in Ohio to monitor legislation at the state and federal level.

    Join OSSPEAC to:

  • Connect with colleagues
  • Access outstanding professional development through our annual conference and regional events
  • Find support for your students through grants and scholarships
  • Advocate for your profession
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