Mr. Derek Ault, Director of Special Education

Bellaire Local Schools

349 35th St., Bellaire, OH 43906

Phone: 740-676-1826 extension 1144

Special education, for students ages 3 to 21, is guided by federal and state requirements. The federal requirements are referred to as the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). The state requirements are referred to as the Ohio Operating Standards for the Education of Children with Disabilities (Ohio Operating Standards).

The Bellaire Local School District is committed to high-quality education programs whereby all students are empowered to reach their individual potential, respect and value themselves and others, and become life-long learners.