Center for Regional Educational Services (CRES)
The HCESC Center for Regional Educational Services (CRES) is located in our Bonnell Street location (map) and provides a variety of services to districts and families.
Among the services provided through CRES are Assistive Technology, Pathways to Employment, and Title III Limited English Proficiency. In addition, we provide a variety of resources that are available to families and educators. Click here to view our resources.
A number of State Support Team Region 13 staff are located at the Bonnell Street location.
Click here to view professional development events sponsored by CRES.
- REGIONAL TASK FORCE/PUPIL PERSONNEL DIRECTOR MEETINGS
This site contains information on meeting dates and times, resources, directories, links and more.
Click here to access the Task Force/PPD site. Login: taskforce1, Password: task123
Debbie McGraw, 513.674.4230
Peggy O'Dell, 513.674.4296
- ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY CONSORTIUM
Federal and state regulations specify that each public agency shall ensure that assistive technology devices (equipment) and services (evaluation, purchase, selection, coordination, training the child/staff/family) be considered (by someone knowledgeable) and provided to every student with an Individualized Educational Plan (IEP). The HCESC Assistive Technology Consortium is a cost-effective solution to fulfill these regulations. Assistive Technology Consortium (login and password needed)
Debbie McGraw, 513.674.4230
- CULTURALLY RESPONSIVE PRACTICE - Title III Consortium
The Title III Consortium is mandated under Title III of No Child Left Behind. Districts receiving under $10,000 of identified Limited English Proficient students must work through a consortium to access funding. Districts over the designated amount may also choose to electively participate in the consortium to access supports. Districts who belong to the consortium may utilize a library designed for English Language Learners, participate in professional development events and receive technical assistance around best instructional practice, assessment, compliance and system's level consultation.
Connie Reyes-Rau 513.674.4298
- PATHWAYS TO EMPLOYMENT
Pathways to Employment is a collaborative venture between HCESC, the Raymond Walters Branch College of the University of Cincinnati College, and the Great Oaks Institute of Technology and Career Development. It is a unique comprehensive program for students with disabilities, between the ages of 18 and 22, who are in need of a program centered on work and life skills. Pathways to Employment prepares students to successfully transition from school, to live and work independently in their community. Click here for program information and an application.
Debbie McGraw, 513.674.4230