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Amy O'Dierno, Director of Special Education

Amy O'Dierno
The Special Education Department, comprised of team members with specialized training, consults with students, parents, and teachers to collaborate in identifying, evaluating, and delivering service to students with disabilities. 
 
Ohio requires that all IEPs be standards-based to prepare Ohio's children for their future beyond school. IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act of 2004) federal guidelines require that all children with disabilities have access to and make progress in the general education curriculum. To comply with state and federal mandates, instruction is provided to ensure all children with disabilities have access to a free, appropriate public education emphasizing specially designed instruction to meet individual needs.
 
Handicapped accessibility is also a priority for Miami Trace. 

Teacher education is a targeted area.  With ever-changing federal and state mandates and the increased need for highly qualified teachers, professional development opportunities are offered locally so that teachers stay current and acquire coursework leading to licensure in the area of special education.

It is our vision that all students with disabilities will receive a quality education based on individual needs in order to become productive, successful adults.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at [email protected] or (740) 335-3010.

Department of Special Education

Robyn Huddle, Elementary Special Education Supervisor
740-333-4764


Rebekah Milstead, High School Liason
740-333-4700

Pam Thornburg, Parent Mentor

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The Parent Mentor Program is available to all families of special needs children, who are on an Individual Education Plan (IEP), or who are receiving special education services.  The Mentor is a support and resource person for parents when they are working with the schools.

The Mentor can explain the evaluation and assessment process involved in obtaining several services for a child.  The Mentor can explain rules, policies, and parent's rights.  A Mentor can assist families in building positive working relationships and effective communication between themselves, school personnel, and the community.  In short, the Parent Mentor can help schools and families work together to provide the best education possible for students.

If you don't understand the process of obtaining special support for your child in school, need someone to listen, need help in the IEP process, need someone to attend a meeting with you, or want a support group, please call. The service is free of charge to you.

Contact the Parent Mentor, Pam Thornburg, at (740) 505-6619 or on Facebook under Fayette Co. Parent Mentor.
Language Assistance Statement
Miami Trace will take reasonable steps to ensure that persons with Limited English Proficiency (LEP) have meaningful access and an equal opportunity to participate in all services, activities, and programs available throughout the district. It is the policy of Miami Trace Local Schools to ensure meaningful communication with LEP students and families and to communicate information related to the education of all students. All services needed to comply with this policy will be provided for students and their families in need of such assistance free of charge. For assistance, please call 740-335-3010.

En español
Miami Trace tomará medidas razonables para garantizar que las personas con dominio limitado del inglés (LEP) tengan acceso significativo e igualdad de oportunidades para participar en todos los servicios, actividades y programas disponibles en todo el distrito. Es política de las Escuelas Locales de Miami Trace garantizar una comunicación significativa con los estudiantes y las familias LEP y comunicar información relacionada con la educación de todos los estudiantes. Todos los servicios necesarios para cumplir con esta política se proporcionarán a los estudiantes y sus familias que necesiten dicha asistencia de forma gratuita. Para obtener ayuda, llame al 740-335-3010.
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