School Reintegration Program
For those birth to ~5 years of age (or those not enrolled in kindergarten), our Early Childhood Specialist will:
Support children and families:
- Share information on child development and community resources with parents
- Share supportive developmental information to assist in the development of an Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) or Individualized Education Program (IEP)
Collaborate with community providers:
- Obtain consent for permission to contact your child’s community or educational providers
- Work with county Early Intervention Help Me Grow programs and local education agencies/ school districts
For those enrolled in kindergarten through high school, our Columbus City Schools Teacher will:
Collaborate with your child’s school to:
- Understand your child’s learning environment
- Ask for schoolwork or learning activities to work on while in the hospital
Provide ongoing academic support:
- At your child’s developmental and educational level
- Meet your child where they are in terms of school progress, growth, and health
Offer education and guidance to:
- Help caregivers understand how to get their child ready to go back to school
- Help caregivers to understand their child’s educational needs and rights
School Liaisons
For those enrolled in school, our School Liaison will:
Support parents and caregivers by:
- Asking permission to talk to your child’s school
- Explaining how our rehab unit supports your child going back to school
Collaborate with schools to:
- Learn about your child’s grade level and school records
- Find out what school programs or services are available for your child
Provide education and guidance to:
- Understand how to request a special education evaluation through your district
- Help caregivers to understand their child’s educational needs and rights
- Support caregivers when their child goes back to school
Coordinate a school re-entry meeting or communication via email:
- Share information related to your child’s medical, physical, social, cognitive and behavioral needs at discharge
- Plan for a smooth and supported return to school
Your Child's Educational Rights
Our team is committed to working together with each child, family and school district. Our goal is to help ensure that every child receives appropriate classroom placement and supportive services within the school environment.
In the event that you have questions or concerns about your child’s educational program, you are urged to first contact the appropriate personnel at your local school district. These individuals may include your child’s teacher or principal, followed by the person in charge of special education.
- Ohio Department of Education & Workforce A Guide to Parent Rights in Special Education | Ohio Department of Education and Workforce
- Ohio Department of Education & Workforce Early Learning | Ohio Department of Education and Workforce
- Brain Injury Association of Ohio: 1 (800) 444-6443; www.biausa.org/ohio
- Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities: 1 (800) 617-6733; www.dodd.ohio.gov
- Disability Rights Ohio: 1 (800) 282-9181; www.DisabilityRightsOhio.org
- The Ohio Coalition for the Education of Children with Disabilities: 1 (740) 382-5452; www.ocecd.org
- Wrights Law www.wrightslaw.com
- Center for Parent Information and Resources http://www.parentcenterhub.org/resources/
- Ohio Department of Children & Youth: Help Me Grow Early Intervention Ohio Early Intervention
- Ohio Department of Children & Youth: Preschool Special Education Preschool Special Education | Departmentof Children and Youth
- US Department of Education: Laws and Policy | U.S. Department of Education
Inquiry Submissions
In addition, inquiries about the public education of a child with a disability may be submitted to either:
Early Learning and School Readiness
Division of Early Childhood Education
246 N. High St., 8th Floor
Columbus, OH 43215
(844) 234-KIDS (5543)
The Ohio Department of Education
Division of Special Education
Assistant Director
Procedural Safeguards & Support Services
25 S. Front St.
Columbus, OH 43215-4183
(614) 466-2650
