Supporting School-Age Kids
While your local school district is in charge of administering services for children with special needs between the ages of 3 and graduation, Summit DD is still available to you and your family as a trusted resource.
Let us be your guide throughout your child’s school-age years. We have Referral and Support Team available to connect you with community resources. Our Referral and Support Specialists (RSSs) can share community resources that can help your teen prepare for the transition to adulthood, employment, or increase independence. Check out the helpful list of resources for parents that we compiled below.
Contact the Referral and Support Team
Are you and your teen starting to plan for the future? Contact our Referral and Support Team if you need additional guidance. We can help you discover your path and connect you with valuable resources.
Questions About Eligibility?
Visit our Intake and Eligibility page for information or to fill out an application. Contact us today and let us support you in the things that matter most to your family.
Helpful resources
for parents:
- Parent Resources for every stage
- Guide to Parent Rights in Special Education
- Ohio Dept. of Education: Special Education Information
- Disability Rights Ohio
- The ARC: Future Planning
- Parental Rights under IDEA
- How to organize your Child’s IEP Binder
- Developing IEP Goals
- Advocating for Your Child
- Community Resources
Glossary of Terminology
Need help navigating the different terminology and acronyms? Ohio’s Developmental Disabilities Council can help. See the Glossary.
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