The Special Educator: Support and Advocacy for Families of Students with Special Needs

Written and Published by: Marci Freedy; Special Education Director


April is Disability Awareness Month

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Joshua Dixon Special Education Staff

In celebration, Columbiana Schools Special Education staff gathered together to show support of our students with special needs.

Thank you for allowing us the pleasure of serving your children.



Together we can move mountains!

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Columbiana High School Special Education Staff

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Columbiana Middle School Special Education Staff

Did you know?


A majority of special education students—64.8 percent of those ages 6-21—spend 80 percent or more of their time in regular education classes, according to 2019 data. That number has more than doubled in recent decades. In 1989, only 31.7 percent of students spent 80 percent or more of their time in regular classes.

https://www.edweek.org


Summer Break is Coming: What Now?

Click below for a list of areas summer respite options

Click here for Summer Respite Options

What is Special Education? (click me)


Stay tuned for the summer edition......


Sincerely,


Marci Freedy; Spec. Ed. Director

Columbiana Schools

marci.freedy@columbianaschools.org

330-482-5355 ext. 34212

Ohio Department of Education (click me)