Office of Exceptional Children

We're dedicated to supporting students who show exceptional ability in academics and cognition. Our Gifted Services provide enriched learning experiences, accelerated curriculum, and specialized support to help advanced learners thrive.

What to Expect
Gifted identification and services begin with a proactive approach to screening and support:

• Whole-grade screening occurs annually each spring for all 2nd and 4th-grade students in the areas of Superior Cognitive Ability, Reading, and Math.
• Referral for Gifted Identification Forms may be submitted twice each year (September 1 through 30 and May 1 through 30). Identified students are offered enrichment and support services tailored to their strengths and interests.

Services and Opportunities
Our licensed Gifted Intervention Specialists provide direct services and enrichment opportunities for students identified in Reading, Math, and/or Superior Cognition in grades 3–6. Students may also benefit from:

• Advanced, accelerated, and differentiated curriculum
• Countywide academic opportunities (e.g., 8th Grade Land Use Debate)
• College Credit Plus courses through partner colleges and universities
• Advanced Placement (AP) courses at the high school level

Resources for Families
Stay informed and engaged with guidance and policies supporting gifted education:

• Resources for Parents of Gifted Children
• Acceleration Policy (IKEB)
• Credit Flexibility Policy (IGBM)

Have questions? Reach out to your building principal or curriculum department for more information about gifted identification and services.

We're committed to providing an inclusive, high-quality educational experience for every student. Our Special Education services are rooted in equity, individualized instruction, and strong collaboration between families, educators, and the community, helping each student feel seen, valued, and supported as they reach their full potential.

What Is Special Education?
Special Education refers to specially designed instruction, support, and services for students with identified disabilities. These programs are tailored to meet each student's unique learning needs and are provided at no cost as part of a Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE), in accordance with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).

What Is Child Find?
Child Find is a legal requirement that schools identify, locate, and evaluate children who may need special education and related services. This applies to all children from birth through age 21 who may have a disability.

• Birth to Age 3: A physical or mental condition that may result in a developmental delay.
  Contact: Erie County Help Me Grow, 419-502-4139
• Ages 3 to 5: A documented delay in one or more areas of development, including communication, vision, hearing, motor skills, social-emotional/behavioral development, self-help skills, or cognitive abilities.
• Ages 5 to 21: One or more of the following disabilities may qualify a student for services: specific learning disability, autism, cognitive disability, emotional disturbance, speech or language impairment, visual or hearing impairment, orthopedic impairment, other health impairment, traumatic brain injury, multiple disabilities, or deaf-blindness.

Resources for Families
We're here to partner with families every step of the way:

• Families of Students with Disabilities
• Section 504 Information (PDF)
• Whose IDEA Is This? A Parent's Guide
• Ohio Department of Education: Students with Disabilities
• State Support Team Region 2
• Homeless Student Information
• Vision Notification
• Jon Peterson and Autism Scholarship Programs
• Notice of Class Action Settlement (PDF)
• Parent Resource Packet
• United Way 2-1-1: Free, confidential resource referrals for health, housing, food, and more

Home Schooling
Parents who choose to home educate must submit a completed Home Education Form to the Huron Board of Education.

Attention: Executive Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent
710 Cleveland Rd. West, Huron, OH 44839
Email the Office of the Superintendent | Office: 419-433-1234 ext. 5000

Complete the Home Education Form Online (PDF)

Additional Support
Need more support navigating services? We also provide connections to counseling services and private psychologists upon request. Please note: referrals are offered as resources, not endorsements.

Our Title I team is committed to giving students the extra support they need to grow, feel confident, and succeed academically. Through close collaboration with classroom teachers and families, we identify students who may benefit from additional help and create tailored strategies to support their learning.

What to Expect
Each year, all Title I teachers host an Annual Parent Meeting to introduce themselves, explain how Title I services work, and answer questions. Information about the annual meeting is sent home during the first month of school.

Resources for Families
Ohio Parent Information and Resource Center (OPIRC): Tools and guidance to support children's learning at home and in school.
The Columbus Urban League, 788 Mount Vernon Ave., Columbus, OH 43203, 614-372-2320

Important Links & Notices

• Huron City Schools Title I Policy (IGBJ) (PDF)
• Woodlands Parent Compact (PDF)
• Notice of Right to Know (PDF)
• Federal Programs Media Participation Announcement (PDF)

The Online Learning Spot is your go-to hub for digital learning tools across Huron City Schools. Whether you're in elementary school or preparing for high school exams, you'll find building-specific and subject-specific resources to support learning at school and at home.

From interactive platforms to enrichment tools, you'll find what you need to stay connected, organized, and successful in your studies.

Explore your building's tools and subject areas now to get started.