Education, Schooling and IEPs
Neuropsychologist is a great place to start if you are unsure how or if hydrocephalus is affecting
your child’s ability to learn. They will perform a comprehensive examination, which reviews
both cognitive and emotional development and will provide recommendations, if any, for your
child.
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Ohio Coalition for Education
The Ohio Coalition for the Education of Children with Disabilities (OCECD) is a statewide
nonprofit organization that serves families of infants, toddlers, children and youth with
disabilities in Ohio, educators and agencies who provide services to them. OCECD works
through the coalition efforts of over 40 parent and professional disability organizations and over
70 individual members which comprise the Coalition. OCECD has also been funded since 1984
to serve as the Parent Training and Information Center (PTI) for the state of Ohio from the
federal government, U.S. Dept of Education, Office for Special Education Programs
Website: https://www.ocecd.org/default.aspx
Jon Peterson Scholarship
Scholarship for Ohio students grade Kindergarten through 12 grade with an IEP should apply
Any child identified with a disability and qualifies for an IEP qualifies for the JPSN scholarship
Allows qualifying children to apply for private and/or special education services.
Website: http://www.education.ohio.gov/Topics/Other-Resources/Scholarships/Special-Needs-Scholarship
Special education resources for Ohio parents
Website: https://www.disabilityrightsohio.org
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Hydrocephalus Association resource on IEPs