National and State-related Standards

The OPEPP initiative addresses Ohio’s operating standards for school districts and schools, which establish specific expectations and guidelines enabling educators statewide to meet the needs of all students. The operating standards are in the form of 11 administrative rules and can be found in Ohio 3301-35 of the Ohio Administrative Code and 3301.07 of the

In 1922, the founders of the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) embraced professional standards and ethics for the field of special education. As the recognized leader for special education professional standards, CEC develops standards, ethics and practices, and guidelines to assure that individuals with exceptionalities have well-prepared, career-oriented special educators. CEC collaborates with other professional