Special Education Family Survey (Indicator 8)

The Individuals with Disabilities Act of 2004 requires state education agencies and local school districts to provide a variety of data and information to the US Department of Education. To address specific requirements, Ohio’s school districts and community schools send surveys to families of students with individualized education programs (IEPs). This annual survey is designed to assist in understanding parents and caregivers’ perceptions related to their involvement in their children’s educations and provides important information that can further inform family engagement efforts by schools, districts, state support teams and the Ohio Department of Education. 

• All of the school districts and community schools are split into 6 Cohorts. 

• School districts and community schools are required to participate in the Special Education Family Survey once every 6 years.

• The Cohort 6 data collection period will open soon and more information will be sent to schools in March. 

If you work with one of the listed districts, community schools, or ESCs serving them from the list below, please spread the word to families about the importance of completing the survey. More information will be shared with districts in March.

To access invitation templates translated into different languages and a video about how to best serve as a culture broker for this information, visit the Ohio Statewide Family Engagement Center page. The password is 2024.