Office for Exceptional Children Contact Information
The Office for Exceptional Children provides leadership, assistance and oversight to school districts and other entities that provide differentiated instruction for students with disabilities.
Among its responsibilities, the office administers state and federal funds; coordinates and administers programs to improve outcomes for students with disabilities; implements a statewide monitoring and complaint-resolution system designed to assess district/educational agency compliance with applicable federal and state laws and regulations; and provides technical assistance to districts and educational agencies around issues of compliance with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEA).
General Contact Information
(P) 614-466-2650
(Toll free) 877-644-6338
(F) 614-728-1097
25 S. Front Street, Mail Stop 409
Columbus, Ohio 43215
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Staff
JoHannah Ward, Administrator
johannah.ward@education.ohio.gov
Nikki Poindexter, Administrative Professional, Administrator's Office
nikki.poindexter@education.ohio.gov
Beth Arledge, Program Administrator, Administrator's Office
Last Modified: 3/17/2025 10:12:34 AM