State Advisory Panel for Exceptional Children (SAPEC)

The State Advisory Panel for Exceptional Children (SAPEC) was established in accordance with 34 C.F.R. Part 300.167 - 300.169 in order to advise and assist the Ohio Department of Education & Workforce  on special education and related services for children with disabilities.

The SAPEC panel members represent various agencies, individuals with disabilities, parents of children with disabilities, service providers and administrators. SAPEC Bylaws and Operating Procedures provide details on the required membership and the functions of the panel.

State Advisory Panel for Exceptional Children 

Accepting 2026-2027 panelist nominations 

 
Ohio’s State Advisory Panel for Exceptional Children (SAPEC) is currently seeking nominations for parents of children with disabilities to join the panel. The 2026-2027 SAPEC Membership Application is now open, and closes April 1 for new panel members. 
 
SAPEC is a parent-focused group that advises and assists the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce on special education and related services for children with disabilities. SAPEC is dedicated to improving educational outcomes for children with exceptional needs and brings together passionate individuals who are committed to understanding and serving students. 

Panel members represent various state agencies, individuals with disabilities, service providers, and school administrators. Specifically, SAPEC aims to reflect the perspectives and experiences of parents of children with disabilities. 
 
Submit any questions to sapec@education.ohio.gov. 
 

Panel Members

2025-2026 SAPEC Members

Meeting Dates for 2025-2026 School Year 

  • September 25, 2025
  • November 6, 2025
  • January 22, 2026
  • March 12, 2026
  • May 14, 2026

Public Comments

Attending a Meeting

Full panel meetings begin at 9:00 a.m. and end at approximately 1:00 p.m. Meetings are held at Quest Conference Center. 

The Ohio Department of Education & Workforce is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws. To request a reasonable accommodation due to a disability, please contact Abbie Miller, ADA coordinator, at ADAaccommodation@education.ohio.gov or (614) 369-4919 (voice) no later than two business days (48 hours) before the event.

SAPEC Documentation


2025-26 School Year


2024-25 School Year

2023-24 School Year

2022-23 School Year

2021-22 School Year

2020-21 School Year

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