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Area Cooperative Computerized Educational
Service System (ACCESS)
(330) 270-7400
425 W Main St, PO Box 248
FAX: (330) 702-1216
Canfield 44406
John LaPlante, Executive Director
Hamilton-Clermont Cooperative
Association (HCCA)
(513) 931-7120
7615 Harrison Ave
FAX: (513) 728-7956
Cincinnati 45231-3107
Al Porter, Executive Director
Frank Williams, Chief Technology Officer
Ohio Council of Educational Purchasing Consortia
Ohio Education Computer Network (OECN)
Lake Erie Educational Computer
Association (LEECA)
(440) 324-5777
1885 Lake Ave, Elyria 44035
FAX: (440) 324-7355
James M Sheets, Executive Director
Web site:
Lake-Geauga Computer Association
(LGCA)
(440) 357-9383
8221 Auburn Rd, Concord Twp 44077
FAX: (440) 357-8713
James C Turk, Site Administrator
E-mail:
Web site:
Lakeshore Northeast Ohio Computer
Association (LNOCA)
(216) 520-6900
5700 W Canal Rd, Valley View 44125
John W Mitchell, Site Administrator
Licking Area Computer Association
(LACA)
(740) 345-3400
195 Union St, Ste C2, Newark 43055
FAX: (740) 345-3427
Sandra Mercer, Executive Director
Chad Carson, Technical Director
E-mail:
Web site:
Metropolitan Dayton Educational
Cooperative Association (MDECA)
(937) 223-4980
225 Linwood St, Dayton 45405
FAX: (937) 223-2385
Jerry C Woodyard, Site Manager
William Griffith, System Manager
Web site:
Metropolitan Educational
Council (MEC)
(614) 473-8300
2100 Citygate Dr, Columbus 43219
FAX: (614) 473-8323
Greg Spencer, Site Administrator
Jim Lovsey, Supervising Technician
Miami Valley Educational Computer
Association (MVECA)
(937) 767-1468
330 E Enon Rd, Yellow Springs 45387
FAX: (937) 767-1793
Angela Crandall, Site Administrator
North Central Ohio Computer
Cooperative (NCOCC)
(419) 747-8660
1495 W Longview Ave, Ste 100
Mansfield 44906
William Swartzmiller
Site Administrator
Northeast Ohio Management Information
Network (NEOMIN)
(330) 847-6464
528 Educational Hwy, Warren 44483
Thomas J Garbarz Jr, Executive Director
Robert Falatic, Associate Director
Northeast Ohio Network for Educational
Technology (NEONET)
(330) 926-3900 Ext 1100
420 Washington Ave, Ste 200
FAX: (330) 926-3901
Cuyahoga Falls 44221
Matthew Gdovin, System Manager
Northern Ohio Educational Computer
Association (NOECA)
(419) 627-1439
219 Howard Dr, Sandusky 44870 FAX: (419) 627-5608
Betty Dencer, System Manager
Northwest Ohio Area Computer Services
Cooperative (NOACSC)
(419) 228-7417
645 S Main St, Lima 45804
FAX: (419) 222-5635
Michael Wildermuth, Site Administrator
Web site:
Northwest Ohio Computer Association
(NWOCA)
(419) 267-5565 Ext 2500
22-900 St Rt 34, Archbold 43502
FAX: (419) 267-5248
John Mohler, Site Administrator
Ohio Mid-Eastern Regional Education
Service Agency (OME—RESA)
(740) 283-2050
2023 Sunset Blvd, Steubenville 43952
FAX: (740) 283-1500
Angela Underwood, Site Manager
Web site:
South Central Ohio Computer
Association (SCOCA)
(740) 289-2908
175 Beaver Creek Rd, PO Box 577
FAX: (740) 289-2082
Piketon 45661
Shawn Clemmons, Executive Director
Southeastern Ohio Voluntary Education
Cooperative (SEOVEC)
(740) 594-7663
221 Columbus Rd, Athens 45701
FAX: (740) 592-6251
Ron Smith, Chief Executive Officer
E-mail:
Robert L Lindsey, Director of Computer Services
E-mail:
Southwest Ohio Computer Association
(SWOCA)
(513) 867-1028
3607 Hamilton-Middletown Rd
FAX: (513) 867-0754
Hamilton 45011
Michael Crumley, Executive Director
Chuck Adelsperger, Systems Administrator
Stark-Portage Area Computer
Consortium (SPARCC)
(330) 492-8136
2100 38th St, NW
FAX: (330) 492-6175
Canton 44709-2300
David Forman, Director, Operations
Carmela Lioi, Director
Tri-County Computer Services Association (TCCSA)
(330) 264-6047
2125 Eagle Pass, Wooster 44691
Stuart Workman, Executive Director
Web site:
Tri-Rivers Educational Computer
Association (TRECA)
(740) 389-4798
2222 Marion-Mt Gilead Rd
FAX: (740) 389-4517
Marion 43302
Michael A Carder, Executive Director
Scott Armstrong, Treasurer
Western Ohio Computer Organization
(WOCO)
(937) 498-2161
129 E Court St, Sidney 45365
FAX: (937) 497-7233
Lewis “Sonny” Ivey, Director
Web site:
House Bill and the changing law
Dear Friend of ASA-ASO:
ASA-ASO has just been notified that the language from HB 8 has been rolled into HB 1, the Ohio Budget bill though an amendment.
From information sent out yesterday:
"Rep. Ted Celeste (D-Grandview Hts.), sponsor of the autism insurance coverage requirement, said he was excited to find out late in the process that his bill was included in the omnibus amendment. The measure had already cleared [the Health Access and Affordability] committee as a stand-alone measure with some Republican backing.
"I think we've demonstrated there's bipartisan support," he said in an interview.
One of the more significant policy changes added in [Finance] committee, the autism mandate, which applies to government and private business policies, prohibits insurance companies from excluding coverage for certain autism services. It has been vehemently opposed by business groups who argue that it will increase costs and the number of uninsured Ohioans, while being supported by families with autistic children that face high and extended treatment expenses.
Rep. Celeste said the budget language differs from his legislation somewhat in that it pushes the start date back six months to next January, places a $36,000 annual limit on services and imposes additional licensing and oversight requirements for providers. The provision also includes a $1.6 million appropriation to cover anticipated costs to the state's employee insurance plan, he said."
Please note that there are three significant changes from HB 8 in the language amended to HB 1 - a 6 month delayed start date, a $36,000 annual limit on services and additional licensing and oversight requirements for providers.
The fact that HB 8 has been amended into the budget means that it will be voted on immediately in the House and considered with the next month in the Senate.
Floor vote on HB 1 is expected on Wednesday!
Please contact your Representatives and ask them to support the Ohio Budget Bill, HB 1, including the amendment for autism insurance coverage.
Please use this link to write to your state representative and urge him or her to support HB 8 - Please add that HB 8 has been amended into the Ohio Budget Bill, HB 1.
Sincerely,
Autism Society of America - Autism Society of Ohio Chapter
Ohio Education Computer Network (OECN)
State Support Teams
The 16 State Support Teams are responsible for the regional delivery of school improvement, literacy, special education compliance, and early learning and school readiness services to districts using the Tri-Tier Model, a differentiated technical assistance structure of support based upon need.
Sixteen ESCs were selected through an RFP process to act as Fiscal Agents.
The teams work through the Office for Exceptional Children, Office of Literacy, Office of Early Learning and School Readiness and the Office of Field Relations by providing technical assistance and professional development.
The Educational Regional Services System (ERSS) House Bill 115 (HB 115) establishes the Educational Regional Service System (ERSS) and requires the creation of a coordinated, integrated and aligned system to support state and school district efforts to improve school effectiveness and student achievement.
It is the intent of the general assembly that the ERSS would reduce the unnecessary duplication of programs and services and provide for a more streamlined and efficient delivery of educational services without reducing the availability of the services needed by school districts and schools. The bill also contains information and deadlines for districts that want to transfer to another region.
Region 1
Serving Defiance, Fulton, Hancock, Henry, Lucas, Ottawa, Paulding, Putnam, Sandusky, Seneca, Van Wert, Williams and Wood Counties
Field Relations Manager
Margaret MacLearie
Ohio Department of Education
25 S Front St, Mail Stop 307, Columbus 43215-4183
Phone:
(614) 466-0342
Fax: (614) 728-9300
E-mail:
margaret.maclearie@ode.state.oh.us
Single Point of Contact
Sue Zake
10142 Dowling Rd, Bowling Green 43402
Phone:
(419) 833-6771 Ext 102
Fax: (419) 833-6761
E-mail:
Region 2
Serving Erie, Huron and Lorain Counties and Woodmore Local (Sandusky County)
Field Relations Manager
Margaret MacLearie
Ohio Department of Education
25 S Front St, Mail Stop 307, Columbus 43215-4183
Phone: (614) 466-0342
Fax: (614) 728-9300
E-mail: margaret.maclearie@ode.state.oh.us
Single Point of Contact
Sharon Rybak
1885 Lake Ave, Elyria 44035
Phone: (440) 324-5777
Ext 1123
E-mail:
Region 3
Serving Cuyahoga County
Field Relations Manager
Beth Hargreaves
Ohio Department of Education
25 S Front St, Mail Stop 307, Columbus 43215-4183
Phone:
(614) 387-7580
Fax: (614) 728-9300
E-mail: beth.hargreaves@ode.state.oh.us
Single Point of Contact
Jennifer Felker
5811 Canal Rd, Valley View 44125-3000
Phone:
(216) 901-4222
E-mail:
Region 4
Serving Geauga and Lake Counties
Field Relations Manager
Beth Hargreaves
Ohio Department of Education
25 S Front St, Mail Stop 307
Columbus 43215-4183
Phone:
(614) 387-7580
Fax: (614) 728-9300
E-mail:
beth.hargreaves@ode.state.oh.us
Single Point of Contact
Karen Lanning
30 S Park Pl, Ste 320
Painesville 44077
Phone:
(440) 350-2563 Ext 719
E-mail:
Region 5
Serving Ashtabula, Mahoning and Trumbull Counties
Field Relations Manager
Beth Hargreaves
Ohio Department of Education
25 S Front St
Mail Stop 307
Columbus 43215-4183
Phone:
(614) 387-7580
Fax: (614) 728-9300
E-mail: beth.hargreaves@ode.state.oh.us
Single Point of Contact
Richard Kajuth
5555 Youngstown-Warren Rd
Unit 696
Niles 44446
Phone:
(800) 776-8298 Ext 105
Fax: (330) 554-1000
E-mail: ferc_rjk@access-k12.org
State Support Teams
Region 6
Serving Allen, Auglaize, Champaign, Hardin, Logan, Mercer and Shelby Counties
Field Relations Manager
Glenda Zempter
Ohio Department of Education
25 S Front St, Mail Stop 307
Columbus 43215-4183
Phone:
(614) 995-4927
Fax: (614) 728-9300
E-mail: glenda.zempter@ode.state.oh.us
Single Point of Contact
Marlene Graf
1045 Dearbaugh Av, Ste 1
Wapakoneta 45895
Phone: (419) 738-9224 Ext 17
Region 7
Serving Ashland, Crawford, Knox, Marion, Morrow, Richland and Wyandot Counties and Black River Local (Medina County), Bettsville Local, Hopewell-Loudon Local, New Riegel Local, Old Fort Local, Seneca East Local and Tiffin City (Seneca County)
Field Relations Manager
Margaret MacLearie
Ohio Department of Education
25 S Front St, Mail Stop 307
Columbus 43215-4183
Phone:
(614) 466-0342
Fax: (614) 728-9300
E-mail: margaret.maclearie@ode.state.oh.us
Single Point of Contact
George Csanyi
65 St Frances Ave
Tiffin 44883-3084
Phone:
(419) 747-8646
E-mail:
Region 8
Serving Medina, Portage and Summit Counties
Field Relations Manager
Karen Carson
Ohio Department of Education
25 S Front St, Mail Stop 307
Columbus 43215-4183
Phone:
(614) 728-1113
Fax: (614) 728-9300
E-mail:
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