Posts by Gina Stolicny
In the works!
OSSPEAC is working on a free professional development opportunity to address government affairs as it relates to our field. Be on the lookout for more details in the future!
Read MoreHB 33
HB 33, the state’s omnibus budget bill, removes most of the authority of the State Board of Education, giving it to a new state education department under the governor, the renamed and reformed Department of Education and Workforce (DEW). The State Board of Education will largely function as a licensing board and the Governor will…
Read MoreHouse Bill 198
House Bill 198, known as Madeline’s Law, would require health insurers to cover the cost of hearing aids for Ohioans ages 21 and under. By an overwhelming majority, the bill passed the House and moved to the Senate for reconciliation. When lawmakers return in August, OSHGAC will be monitoring and potentially recommending organizations to act.
Read MoreImportant 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…
Read MoreMaking an Impact: Inservice Ideas for Educators and Families
Please join us for another great OSSPEAC Virtual Session. The topic will be on inservice ideas for educators and families. You will learn about resources and be ready to plan your next inservice! Did you attend OSSPEAC Conference 2022? Great News! You can attend this virtual PD for FREE!!!! Sign up now! Please click the…
Read More2 hr. Ethics Training
Please join us for a professional development session on November 30th, 2022 from 4 to 6 PM. Have you fulfilled your PD requirements related to Ethics this cycle? Click the link below for more information!
Read MoreCall to Action!
Dear OSSPEAC Members, We hope you had the opportunity to vote last Tuesday. Now that the elections are finished, a lame duck session will begin in which bills are reviewed and voted on before the new term begins in January. We need your voice now! Please write a letter (or a second letter if you…
Read MoreOSSPEAC Buisness Meeting 2022
We would like to share our most recent business meeting PowerPoint from October 2022. Please review this information related to OSSPEAC, including our scholarship winners!
Read MoreExciting Opportunity at Conference!
ASHLAND UNIVERSITY CREDIT: OSSPEAC is collaborating with Ashland University to offer one (1) graduate credit hour for $225.00. Attendance is required for 12.5 contact hours. Hours may be acquired by attending conference sessions in person or virtually. A short project will be due by October 17, 2022. The project requirements are as follows: List 3…
Read MoreOSSPEAC in Action
OSSPEAC In ACTION: Please take action by contacting your state legislators regarding the age range for DD- During our July Board Meeting, the OSHGAC report included legislative efforts to expand the age range for Developmental Disabilities. The upper age range is incorrectly identified as 5; current law states age six years, or upon entering kindergarten. Attached you’ll find information regarding…
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