Orange Parent Education Network

Welcome to the 2012-2013 State Support Team 3 Information

Parent Representatives: 

Chris Rose     email Chris    (216-378-1575)
Trina Scharf   email Trina    (216-896-0027)
Cindy Wiley    email Cindy   (216-595-1226)

Updates from Family Council Meetings: Family Council Meeting Updates 

State Support 3:

Cuyahoga County is considered State Support Team 3.  Each of the 16 State Support Teams (SSTs) within the State of Ohio are responsible for the regional delivery of services in the areas of early learning and school readiness, improving results for students with disabilities, parent resources, secondary transition, Ohio school improvement, and special education technical assistance and compliance. 

2012 - 2013 Special Education Learning Opportunities and Dates at a Glance brochure

A wealth of information along with an extensive calendar of events for parents and educators is available on the Educational Service Center of Cuyahoga County's website.

Calendar of Events

8 AM - 7PM

Blue Ribbon Adaptive Recreation Programming
Blue Ribbon programs are available through a consortium of recreation departments throughout our area.  

Broadway Buddies, Orange Community Education & Recreation, Pepper Pike Bldg, 32000 Chagrin Blvd, Pepper Pike, OH  44124
Solon Recreation, 35000 Portz Parkway, Solon, OH 44139

Oct 19, 2012

First Family Council Meeting of the 2012 - 2013 School Year
Educational Service Center of Cuyahoga County
5811 Canal Rd, Valley View, OH 44125

Oct 17, 2012

Nov 28, 2012

Jan 23, 2013

Feb 20, 2013

April 10, 2013

Tenth Annual Autism Seminar Series.  A Better Understanding of the Spectrum of Autism and Practical Intervention Strategies.  

University Hospitals Westlake Medical Center, 960 Clague Rd, Suite 1600 (1st floor), Westlake, OH  44145

Cost:  $90 for entire series.  See Registration Brochure for info on Student and paraprofessional discounts. 

Registration:  Please Register.  (download form)

Sept 29, 2012
10 AM - 4 PM

YouthMOVE Ohio Conference.  Youth and young adults from all over Ohio are invited to join us for a one-day conference where you will be able to Learn about advocacy from youth advocates, hear stories from other youth, meet yough from all over Ohio, and have FUN.  

Nov 27, 2012

9:30 AM - 4 PM

10th Annual Partnering for Progress Conference:  Addressing Behavior and Social Skill Difficulties in School and Home Settings.  Dr David Meichenbaum, Buffalow, NY presenting.  

Ohio Department of Education, Office of Exceptional Children (ODE)

Ohio Coalition for the Education of Children with Disabilities

Please Register, event is FREE - https://www.research.net/s/LFVK7YR
Crowne Plaza North Hotel, Columbus, Ohio

March 16, 2013

9 AM - 3 PM

2nd Annual Cuyahoga County Transition Expo: Preparing for Life After High school.  For more info visit www.redtreehouse.org

Cleveland State University Student Center

Registration begins January 2013

 Helpful Support Organizations

This page is updated by O.P.E.N.  Orange Parent Education Network (O.P.E.N.) is now part of the OHS PTA Health & Safety Committee.  O.P.E.N. will continue to support families within our community to enhance learning experiences within a cooperative parent-teacher partnership for all students especially those served on I.E.P. and 504 Plans.  Partnering with Health & Safety enhances our ability to provide parents, teachers, and our community relevant information from many sources.  


Orange Schools
32000 Chagrin Blvd
Pepper Pike, OH 44124
PHONE: 216.831.8600
FAX: 216.831.8029