The CEC-N program serves students preschool (PK) through school age (12th grade) with severe social communication delays and/or students with autism.

Students at CEC-N learn skills to safely and independently communicate, transition, and engage socially with peers in a less restrictive environment. 

Classrooms at CEC-N are staffed with an Intervention Specialist and paraprofessionals.  Class sizes are kept at 6 students or less. Services are delivered in a highly structured, visually organized learning environment. Teachers connect their instruction to the Ohio Academic Content Standards. Related services are provided to students based on need and can include speech and language therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, and/or adaptive physical education.
 
In addition to Ohio Academic Standards there are four basic program components that provide the framework for the universal instructional design of the Social Communication classroom.  Those components include: communication; independence; social skills; and transitioning. Due to the significant impact of the students’ communication disability, the foundation of the program is centered on communication. 

If you have any questions please call or email Tamara Ratley.

Tamara Ratley
Principal of CEC-N / Autism-Structured Teaching Consultant
phone 513.735.8302  fax 513.735.8373
ratley_t@ccesc.org

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