State Support Teams are a part of Ohio’s Statewide System of Support, which also includes the Department of Education & Workforce, Educational Service Centers, Information Technology Centers, and partnering organizations. As part of the Statewide System of Support, State Support Teams provide services designed to support continuous improvement among Ohio schools and districts, community schools, and career technical planning districts. State Support Team Region 1 (SST 1) Consultants assist districts and schools in improving outcomes for each child with a focus on effective mathematics and literacy instruction, improving student attendance and engagement, and support for students with disabilities. Focus Areas SST 1 provides support to educators in 13 northwest Ohio counties, including: Defiance, Fulton, Hancock, Henry, Lucas, Ottawa, Paulding, Putnam, Sandusky, Van Wert, Williams, Wood and Fostoria City Schools in Seneca county. Region 1 includes: Ohio’s statewide system of support includes 16 regional State Support Teams who use a connected set of tools and resources to improve instructional practice and student SSTs are responsible for the regional delivery of school improvement, special education, early learning and school readiness, and family involvement services to districts. These services are provided to schools and districts at no cost. Phone: 419.720.8999 Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. We are here to help! Please complete the form below with any questions or requests for assistance.
Each State Support Team partners with a fiscal agent who has signed a performance agreement with the Ohio Department of Education. The fiscal agent for State Support Team 1 is the Educational Service Center of Lake Erie West. Located in Toledo and established in 1913, the ESC of Lake Erie West is one of the largest educational service centers in the state. Sandra C. Frisch is the ESC’s superintendent. Ohio has a wide network of departments and agencies that provide information and support for educators and families. Below are just a few of these resources. Please contact us if you have a specific question or need. State Agencies Initiatives State Support Team Official Logos The SST 1 logo may be used to promote State Support Team 1 in printed or digital materials. When using the logo, it is necessary to keep its visual image consistent in whatever form it appears. Approved variations of the logo are displayed below. For best results, right-mouse click the link to download and save the file. Disclaimers IDEA Part-B Funds Disclaimer State Support Teams are required to display a disclaimer for documents, products, and software that are developed with specific funding. The following disclaimers are required when using funds through the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act of 2004, Part-B funds. There are no copyright restrictions on this document, product and/or software; however, please cite and credit the source when copying all or part of this document, product and/or software. There are no copyright restrictions on this document, product and/or software; however, please cite and credit the source when copying all or part of this document, product and/or software. This document/product/software was supported in whole or in part by the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs, (Award H027A210111 CFDA 84.027A, awarded to the Ohio Department of Education). The opinions expressed herein do not necessarily reflect the policy or position of the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs, and no official endorsement by the Department should be inferred.
IDEA Part-B Funds, Section 619 Disclaimer State Support Teams are required to display a disclaimer for documents, products, and software that are developed with specific funding. The following disclaimers are required when using funds through the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act of 2004, Part-B, Section 619 funds. There are no copyright restrictions on this document, product and/or software; however, please cite and credit the source when copying all or part of this document, product and/or software. This document/product/software was supported in whole or in part by the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs, (Award H173A210119 – 21A CFDA 84.173A, awarded to the Ohio Department of Education). The opinions expressed herein do not necessarily reflect the policy or position of the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs, and no official endorsement by the Department should be inferred.
State Professional Development Grant (SPDG) Funds Disclaimer State Support Teams are required to display a disclaimer for documents, products, and software that are developed with specific funding. The following disclaimers are required when using funds through the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act of 2004, Part-B funds. There are no copyright restrictions on this document, product and/or software; however, please cite and credit the source when copying all or part of this document, product and/or software. The contents of this (insert type of publication: e.g., report, presentation, brief) were developed under a grant from the U.S. Department of Education. The opinions expressed herein do not necessarily reflect the policy or position of the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs, and no official endorsement by the Department should be inferred.
General Website Disclaimer This website was specifically designed for administrators, educators, service providers, and parents and families of children with disabilities in Region 1, a region that includes 13 counties in northwest Ohio. The content of his website is for general information and use only. Information is subject to change without notice. This site contains numerous links to reference materials of interest to parents, educators, and agency personnel in Ohio. The opinions expressed in any articles or web pages do not necessarily reflect the positions or policies of the State Support Team 1, its fiscal agent, and the Ohio Department of Education and the inclusion of resources should not be construed or interpreted as an endorsement. When entering a linked site, please note that the State Support Team 1 has no control over the content, including personal information that may be shared while visiting. As always, exercise caution and review the privacy statement applicable to the website in question. IRN Number 009248
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State Support Team
Counties Served
State Support Team 1
Defiance, Fulton, Hancock, Henry, Lucas, Ottawa, Paulding, Putnam, Sandusky, and Van Wert
State Support Team 2
Erie, Huron, and Lorain
State Support Team 3
Cuyahoga
State Support Team 4
Geauga and Lake
State Support Team 5
Ashtabula, Columbiana, Mahoning, and Trumbull
State Support Team 6
Allen, Auglaize, Champaign, Hardin, Logan, Mercer, and Shelby
State Support Team 7
Ashland, Crawford, Knox, Marion, Morrow, Richland, Seneca, Wyandot, Black River Local in Medina County and Willard City in Huron County
State Support Team 8
Medina, Portage, and Summit
State Support Team 9
Stark, Wayne, East and West Holmes School District in Holmes County
State Support Team 10
Clark, Darke, Greene, Miami, Montgomery, and Preble
State Support Team 11
Delaware, Fairfield, Franklin, Licking, Madison, Pickaway, and Union
State Support Team 12
Belmont, Carroll, Coshocton, Guernsey, Harrison, Holmes, Jefferson, Morgan, Monroe, Muskingham, Noble, Tuscarawas, and Northern Local School District in Perry County
State Support Team 13
Butler, Clermont, Hamilton, and Warren
State Support Team 14
Adams, Brown, Clinton, Fayette, and Highland
State Support Team 15
Lawrence, Pike, Ross, and Scioto
State Support Team 16
Athens, Gallia, Hocking, Jackson, Meigs, Perry, Vinton, and Washington
State Support Team 1
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