Ohio's Special Education Profiles

The Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act of 2004 (IDEA) established a set of indicators to measure both compliance and outcomes for children with disabilities. In Ohio, the Department of Education and Workforce works collaboratively with stakeholders to set annual targets - or goals - for each of these indicators. For more information on how targets were determined, see the Annual Performance Report webpage.

Each year, districts receive a Special Education Profile that shows their progress toward meeting goals for students with disabilities. The profile is designed to help districts use data to support continuous improvement in their special education programs by focusing on procedural compliance, academic growth, and student outcomes. The profile also notifies districts and community schools of any findings of noncompliance or required actions needed to demonstrate compliance with IDEA.

2025-2026 Special Education Profile Release Process

The district profile is released to educational agencies in two phases.

  • Phase 1 - Typically released in December, this version includes only the indicators that require action. Access is limited to district staff in the following Ohio Educational System Directory (OEDS) roles:Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent, Superintendent Designed, Special Education Contact, Director-Special Education-General, Coordinator-Special Education-General, Supervisor-Special Education-General, and Primary Contact-Sponsor
  • Phase 2 - Typically released in May, this version includes all indicators and is made available to the same staff listed in Phase 1. It is followed shortly by the public release.

The public release of each district and community school’s profile is scheduled for May 2026.

District/Community School Staff: Please note that the public version of your profile does not include required actions or compliance status. To view this information, please log in to your district or community school profile through the OH|ID portal or consult the spreadsheet provided below under "Public Indicator Report."

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Special Education Essential Questions and their Indicators

Are young children with disabilities entering kindergarten ready to learn?

Are children with disabilities achieving at high levels?

To what extent do students with disabilities have access to the general education environment? 

Are youth with disabilities prepared for life, work and postsecondary education? 

Does the district implement IDEA to improve services and results for children with disabilities?

Are children receiving equitable services and supports?

Using your data for continuous improvement

Some indicators measure procedural compliance with IDEA, while others focus on student outcomes. Understanding how these indicators relate to one another can support:
  • Systems change
  • Efficient use of funds
  • Coordinated professional development
  • Improved outcomes for students.

As you review your district's or community school's data, consider:

  • What comparisons can be made across grade levels, buildings, or disability categories?
  • Have you identified and prioritized your district's most critical issues based on the data?
  • Have you explored potential root causes for areas needing improvement?
  • Are outcomes for students with disabilities addressed in your district's continuous improvement plan?


Public Indicator Report

Indicator data for all schools and districts is available in Microsoft Excel format. The file below includes data for each indicator required in the APR, along with a “Data Notes” sheet that provides brief descriptions of each indicator.

The Public Indicator Report released in May 2026 reflects data from the 2024–2025 school year and aligns with the 2025–2026 Special Education Profile.

To request special education indicator data from previous school years, please contact the Office for Exceptional Children. 

How to Contact Your District 

Districts and community schools identify their special education contacts through the Ohio Educational Directory System.

Last Modified: 6/5/2026 8:09:40 AM