Since 1986 Stark County Educational Service Center has provided special education services to children with disabilities who reside in the following school districts: Brown Local, Canton Local, Fairless Local, Jackson Local, Lake Local, Marlington Local, Minerva Local, Northwest Local, Osnaburg Local, Plain Local, Sandy Valley Local and Tuslaw Local Schools.

Children are identified as having a disability through Multi-Factored Evaluation (MFE) process, in accordance with the Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA).  The MFE is available at no cost through SCESC.  

If a child qualifies as a child with a disability, SCESC offers special education services.