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Special Education

The structure and delivery of all special education programs is strictly governed by federal and state law, as well as federal, state, and local policies and procedures. Special education programs are designed for those with a specifically documented disability that has a significant and adverse effect on the ability to learn. Eligible students are provided with a free appropriate public education. Intervention in general education as well as small group and learning center settings are available in each of the district's buildings.

Additional levels and types of supports are provided students with low-incidence disabilities or significant challenges, such as blindness, deafness, or significantly sub-average intellectual (IQ) levels, or with combinations of disabilities. While the district provides for the education of all its students, not all special education programming is provided within the district's buildings. The district does pay for the program, provide transportation, and monitor the effectiveness of each of these programs.

Each year, some eleven percent of Bexley's student population is served in accordance with these laws and procedures. The district's program is guided by a Special Education services plan that is approved annually by committees of parents and district staff members.

Resource Library

The Adam Stuart Linhart Memorial Resource Library contains reference and informational materials that are available to all staff and parents. A list of holdings can be accessed on the Resources page.
 
For More Information: 
(614) 237-4309, extension 3123

Parent Mentor Program

Bexley's Parent Mentor is available as a resource to the families of children with learning challenges. The Parent Mentor is knowledgeable regarding special education law and is able to serve as an advocate for special needs students. The position is funded by a state grant with additional support through the Adam Stuart Linhart Foundation. The Parent Mentor can be called upon to:
  • Support families facing educational challenges from ages three to graduation
  • Provide information and guide families through the process of identifying special needs
  • Share problem-solving information
  • Attend school meetings with the parent
  • Be a liaison between the school and parent if needed
  • Explore community resources & special education preschool options
  • Share a community Tutor List
  • Make resource materials available from the Adam Stuart Linhart Memorial Parent/Teacher Resource Library
  • All Parent Mentor services are provided free of charge


For More Information: 
(614) 237-4309, extension 3123
 

Tutoring

Special Education tutoring resources are available. 
 
For More Information: 
(614) 237-4309, extension 3123
 

Director of Student Services & Accessibility

Image of Barb Gentille Green
Bexley City School District
348 South Cassingham Road Bexley, Ohio 43209
(614) 231-7611 ext. 4315

Barb Gentille Green is the director of student services and accessibility. She brings 38 years of education administration in student support services, including in special education and literacy. She previously served as the director of teaching and learning for the Centerburg Local Schools and was a consultant for about seven years for the North Central Education Service Center in Mansfield, where she designed and delivered professional development for school districts. She began her education career as an occupational therapist and later an intervention specialist and went on to serve the Morrow County Board of Developmental Disabilities and later the Mt. Gilead Exempted Village Schools as director of education, curriculum, and preschool from 2006 - 2013. [email protected] 

Special Education Parent Teacher Organization

The Special Education PTO (formerly known as SNPTO) is a valuable partner in meeting the needs of students with disabilities, holding regular board meetings, an annual general informational meeting and special events. Members of the group disseminate relevant information to parents, serve as mentors to parents of newly identified children and plan informational opportunities.   Parents/guardians of any Bexley students are invited to attend any Special Education PTO event.