Special Education Services at Tri-County Educational Service Center

At Tri-County Educational Service Center, we are dedicated to delivering high-quality special education services to the school districts we proudly serve across Ashland, Holmes, and Wayne Counties. Our mission is to provide expert guidance and support to ensure all students, regardless of their needs, receive an equitable and inclusive education.

Our comprehensive services include:

• Special Education Consultation: Providing expert advice and collaborative problem-solving to support effective service delivery in preschool and K-12 special education programs.
• Assessment & Diagnostic Services: Including psychological evaluations, speech and language assessments, and behavioral interventions.
• Related Services: Speech therapy, occupational therapy (OT), physical therapy (PT), and more to address diverse student needs.
• Paraprofessional & Instructional Aide Training: Empowering staff with the skills necessary to provide individualized student support.
• Behavior Support: Our team offers expert guidance in positive behavioral interventions to create inclusive, supportive environments for students with emotional and behavioral needs. Please visit our behavior specialist webpage.
• Special Education Director Network Meetings: Facilitating regular meetings to share best practices, provide updates on state and federal regulations, and support collaboration among special education leaders across districts.
• Speech and Language Pathologist Network Meetings: Bringing together speech and language professionals to collaborate on the latest interventions, share resources, and stay updated on state and federal compliance requirements.
• Intervention Specialist Network Meetings: Offering a platform for intervention specialists to exchange strategies, explore new tools and methodologies, and foster connections that enhance student outcomes.
• General Special Education Professional Development: Delivering ongoing professional development opportunities to equip educators with the latest research-based strategies, instructional methods, and compliance updates to ensure effective support for students with diverse needs.

Through collaboration with educators and families, we ensure that every child has access to the specialized resources they need to thrive. We also offer professional development opportunities and ongoing training for educators, equipping them to implement best practices in special education.

Visit our professional development calendar to view all our offerings!