Clermont County Educational Service Center

What Clermont County Educational Service Center does

Clermont County Educational Service Center (CCESC) is a publicly funded county-level Educational Service Center, established in 1899 and headquartered in Batavia, Ohio. It operates as a government state entity under Ohio Revised Code, governed by a locally elected five-member board, and delivers specialized educational programming, related clinical services, professional development, personnel supervision, and technology support to nine public school districts in Clermont County plus two career centers and the Clermont County Board of Developmental Disabilities, serving more than 26,000 PreK-12 students.

CCESC's service portfolio spans three physical sites — the Main Campus in Batavia, Clermont Educational Collaborative North (CEC-N) in Cincinnati for autism and social communication programming, and Clermont Educational Collaborative South (CEC-S) in Owensville for behavioral/emotional and transition programming. Core product lines include Multiple Disabilities, Autism & Social Communication, Genesis (K-12 behavioral/emotional), GetREAL (post-secondary transition), STAR (work-study transition), and Preschool programs, supported by related services in speech-language pathology (35 SLPs with average caseloads of 65 students), audiology, physical and occupational therapy, sign language interpreting, nursing, paraprofessionals, and auxiliary/non-public instruction. Fee-based services include BCII/FBI electronic background checks ($35–$60) and CPI training for non-CCESC employees ($50).

The business model is government funding combined with service-fee monetization. CCESC receives per-pupil and negotiated service fees from member districts, supplemented by Medicaid billing (via HBS) for eligible healthcare services, and auxiliary fee revenue from background checks and external training. Distribution is direct on-site delivery: 300+ administrators, educators, and paraprofessionals work inside member-district schools, with selected services delivered through contracts (e.g., Hearing, Speech and Deaf Center for audiology) and partnerships (e.g., Child Focus for Genesis mental-health services, INTERalliance for JumpStart Academy, Hamilton County ESC for the Center for Collaborative Solutions). Technology stack is conventional ed-tech (Google Workspace, SameGoal, Librarika, Progress Book, Clever, OnBase, ParentSquare, Apptegy Thrillshare); no proprietary AI/ML capabilities are disclosed.

Name

Clermont County Educational Service Center

Legal name

Clermont County Educational Service Center

Website

https://ccesc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1899

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Clermont County Educational Service Center is a publicly funded Ohio Educational Service Center, established in 1899 and headquartered in Batavia, that delivers special education, related clinical services, professional development, and technology supports to nine public school districts, two career centers, and one county board of developmental disabilities, serving more than 26,000 PreK-12 students through three campuses.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Educational Services

NAICS

Educational Services (61), Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Specialized Programs & Classrooms (Autism, Emotional/Behavioral, Intellectual/Developmental, Multi-Disability) (EDAJAKAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Public Special Education Schools & Programs (EDAJAAAH), Special Education Staffing & Contracted Providers (Paras, Therapists, Specialists) (EDAJAKAL), District Student Services Administration (Special Ed, Counseling, Health) (EDADABAJ)

Keywords

• Special education programs
• Educational service center
• School district services
• Related services support
• Professional development training

Headquarters

HQ city

Batavia

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Educational Services Funding: CCESC operates as a public educational service center funded through government funding mechanisms, providing services to member school districts in exchange for per-pupil or negotiated service fees.
2. Background Check Services: Fee-based BCII and FBI Electronic Background Checks offered to local schools and districts. Combined report $60, single BCII $35, single FBI $35.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels12 records

Core offering

CCESC provides specialized K-12 special education programs, related therapeutic and support services, and administrative support to nine public school districts in Clermont County, Ohio. Offerings span specialized classrooms (Multiple Disabilities, Autism/Social Communication, Genesis, GetREAL, STAR, Preschool), related services (Speech, OT, PT, Audiology, Psychology, Interpreting), and operational supports (supervision, nursing, paraprofessionals, background checks, professional development) delivered through three campuses and embedded staff.

Product overview

Clermont County Educational Service Center (CCESC) is an educational service organization serving nine school districts in Clermont County with over 26,000 preK-12 students. Rather than a single product, CCESC operates as a platform of integrated educational programs and services delivered through three campuses (Main Campus, CEC-North, CEC-South). The core portfolio centers on Special Education Programs including Multiple Disabilities, Autism & Social Communication, Genesis (behavioral/emotional), GetREAL (transition/employment), STAR (work study), and Preschool programs. These are supported by Related Services including Speech-Language Pathology, Audiology, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Sign Language Interpreting, and Hearing Impaired Services. The organization also provides operational Support Services (Supervision/Consultation, Nursing, Paraprofessionals, Auxiliary/Non-public instruction, Ed Itinerant) and General Services (Background Checks, Business Advisory Council, Home Education, Media Center). Professional Development and CPI Training are offered to staff and partner districts. Services are delivered by over 300 administrators, educators, and paraprofessionals across multiple locations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CEC-N (Clermont Educational Collaborative North): Public separate school operated by CCESC serving students with autism and social communication concerns, grades K-12+.
• CEC-S (Clermont Educational Collaborative South)

Products and services

• Multiple Disabilities Program Classroom-based program for students in grades K-12 with concomitant impairments whose educational needs cannot be served in another educational setting. Students receive individualized instruction from licensed intervention specialists along with speech, OT, PT, or mobility training as needed, delivered by CCESC staff to member districts.
• Autism and Social Communication Program Continuum of services, programs, and classrooms for students K-12 identified with autism or other social communication concerns, offered both within local school districts and as a separate public facility at CEC-North for students with intensive needs. Includes specialized instruction in social learning, communication skills, and academics.
• Genesis Program Public separate school for students in grades K-12 with behavioral/emotional disabilities, providing specialized instruction in social/emotional learning and academics. Includes mental health support services delivered by qualified specialists from Child Focus, Inc. Located at the CEC-South campus.
• GetREAL Program Post-secondary transition program (Get Ready for Employment and Life) for students with disabilities who have completed graduation requirements. Provides direct instruction in employability and life skills with opportunities to apply skills through work experience, with potential referral to Project SEARCH. Located at the CEC-North campus.
• STAR Program Work study experience (Students Transitioning and Adult Readiness) for students with disabilities in grades 8-12 who want to enter the workforce immediately after graduation. Focuses on core academics, independent living skills, functional life skills, job placement preparation, and competitive employment.
• Preschool Programs High-quality early childhood education delivered through an integrated model in partnership with school districts. Provides specially designed instruction for children ages 3-5, the research-based Creative Curriculum aligned with Ohio Early Learning Standards, screenings, assessments, and a multidisciplinary team approach.
• Speech-Language Pathology Services Team of approximately 35 full and part-time SLPs serving Clermont County schools. Diagnoses and treats communication disorders including expressive/receptive language, voice, stuttering, articulation, social skills, and feeding/swallowing, with average caseload of about 65 students per SLP.
• Audiology Services Educational audiology services delivered through contract with the Hearing, Speech and Deaf Center. Includes identification, assessment, hearing loss evaluation, assistive hearing technology, FM systems, and audiogram interpretation to link hearing, language, and learning for students.
• Physical Therapy Services School-based physical therapy supporting students in mobility, coordination, balance, endurance, transfers, and positioning. Provided through MTSS framework or IEP using direct, indirect, or consultative service delivery models.
• Occupational Therapy Services School-based occupational therapy addressing fine motor skills, sensory motor skills, visual motor/perceptual skills, coordination, executive functioning, and self-help skills. Provided through MTSS or IEP using one-on-one or group direct therapy models.
• Sign Language Interpreter Services Sign language interpreting services for students with hearing impairments using ASL, CASE, SEE, and Oral Transliteration methods. Ensures ODE-credentialed interpreters and provides interpreter assessment services.
• Hearing Impaired Services Itinerant teacher services for students with hearing impairments, providing direct or indirect instruction, oral/auditory communication, total communication, or sign language support. Includes FM systems, assistive technology, and cochlear implant support.
• Psychology Services School psychology services delivered to Clermont County districts as part of CCESC's related-service portfolio, supporting special education evaluation, intervention, and NASP-aligned professional development.
• Special Education Supervision and Consultation Services Supervisor/consultant services for special education programs across CCESC member districts, providing instructional program planning, leadership, teaching techniques, classroom management, data collection, IEP goal implementation, and professional development for special education personnel.
• Nursing Services Professional nursing services delivered through registered and licensed nurses supporting student and staff healthcare needs, including health service identification, planning, implementation, assessment, and collaboration with educational and health professionals.
• Paraprofessional Services Paraprofessional/educational assistant support for classroom teachers, providing data collection and academic, instructional, physical, behavioral, and medical supports. All paraprofessionals hold educational aide permits through the Ohio Department of Education.
• Auxiliary / Non-Public Instructional Services Licensed intervention specialists providing supplementary instruction and remediation to students with disabilities in nonpublic schools, aligned to student Service Plans targeting reading and math assistance, delivered under Ohio Revised Code 3317.024 and 3317.06.
• Educational Itinerant Services Itinerant educational services provided across multiple school sites as needed to support member districts with specialized instructional delivery.
• BCI & FBI Background Check Services Electronic WebCheck background check services for local Clermont County Schools. Provides BCII and FBI criminal record checks in compliance with House Bill 190, including a combined report for $60, single BCII for $35, and single FBI for $35.
• Transportation Certification Transportation certification services for school district transportation staff, supporting compliance with state requirements for school bus drivers and related personnel.
• Business Advisory Council Advisory council providing guidance on employment skills, curriculum development, economic and job market changes, and business-education relationships. Represents CCESC and five member districts: Batavia Local, Bethel-Tate Local, Clermont Northeastern Local, Felicity-Franklin Local, and Williamsburg Local.
• Home Education Services Processes Home Education Notifications for seven local schools, maintains homeschool files, communicates with districts regarding records, and issues acknowledgement letters upon completion of the notification process.
• Media Center Resource library containing hundreds of educational materials, kits, assessments, and resources for Special Education classroom use. Managed through the Librarika system with checkout, pickup, and return services for member districts.
• Professional Development & CPI Training Professional development and training offerings including Nonviolent Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) certification, SameGoal Special Education refresher training, and additional sessions for CCESC and partnering district staff. Free for CCESC employees and priced at $50 for non-CCESC employees.
• Clermont Educational Collaborative North (CEC-N) Separate public school at 4286 Wuebold Lane, Cincinnati, OH 45245, housing the Social Communication and GetREAL Programs for students grades K-12+. Received the 2012 Faces of Autism Award from the Autism Society.
• Clermont Educational Collaborative South (CEC-S) Separate public school at 463 South Broadway, Owensville, OH 45160, housing the Genesis and STAR Programs with an onsite school resource officer supporting students with behavioral/emotional needs and academic support.

Quantifiable outcome

• 2017: ODE designated CCESC as High Performing ESC
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration15 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Impacting TomorrowminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 September 2025New facility in Loveland providing resources to nine counties including food, clothing, home supplies, medical and dental care. CCESC Resource Coordinators toured facility.
• UC ClermontminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 March 2025Hosted Content Creators Conference at UC Clermont with presentations on audio/video production, digital storytelling, public relations, and internship opportunities.
• Hamilton County ESCcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 June 2017Curriculum services partnership for better serving and supporting ongoing work of both ESCs. Also operates Center for Collaborative Solutions, a council of governments providing substitute teachers and classified staff to school districts across Clermont and Hamilton Counties.
• Child Focus, Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMental health support services provider for Genesis Program students. Child Focus provides qualified mental health specialists working with students in small group or individual settings based on student need. Also partner in Clermont County Crisis Response Team (CCCRT).
• Hearing, Speech and Deaf CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerContracted provider of audiologist services for CCESC. Educational Audiologists specialize in hearing assessment, assistive hearing technology, and prevention of hearing loss for students.
• Cincinnati Union TerminalminorOthersCEC South students visited Cincinnati Union Terminal museums including Cincinnati History Museum and Natural History & Science Museum for educational field trips.
• INTERalliancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLeads JumpStart Academy, a 15-week immersive technology careers experience for high school students. Over 30 Clermont County students from 10 districts participated.
• Total Quality LogisticsminorOthersHosted field trip for JumpStart Academy students to explore technology careers in logistics.
• University of Cincinnati DAAP Planning StudiocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSenior students presented projects to Agenda for the Future 2035 steering committee, developing actionable suggestions for enhancing agriculture and community building in Clermont County.
• Connect ClermontcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBoard members participated in Agenda for the Future 2035 steering committee collaboration with UC DAAP Planning Studio students.
• Ennis BrittonminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLaw firm providing annual Special Education Roadshow training for CCESC supervisors to learn and grow in the field of special education.
• Great Oaks CampusesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCareer center campuses sharing open house information with CCESC for student awareness of vocational education opportunities.
• Cincinnati Computer ReuseminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to empower marginalized communities by providing affordable, refurbished computers and promoting responsible e-waste practices through secure recycling.
• NASP (National Association of School Psychologists)minorOthersCCESC school psychology team attended NASP conference in Chicago for professional development and collaboration.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Franklin County Educational Service Center: Large Ohio ESC serving the Columbus-area districts with the same special education, related services, PD, and curriculum support portfolio. A relevant scale and operational benchmark for CCESC's service delivery model.
• Warren County Educational Service Center: Regional Ohio ESC in a neighboring county that delivers the same core service mix — special education programming, related services, and PD — to its member districts under the same Ohio Revised Code framework as CCESC.
• Hamilton County Educational Service Center: Neighboring Ohio ESC that co-operates the Center for Collaborative Solutions with CCESC. Offers the same model of regional special education, related services, PD, and curriculum support to districts in Hamilton County, making it the closest operational peer.
• Butler County Educational Service Center: Adjacent Ohio ESC serving Butler County districts with parallel special education programming, related services, and professional development. Directly comparable in mission, structure, and funding mechanism to CCESC.
• Brown County Educational Service Center: Smaller, regional Ohio ESC providing special education staffing, related services, and curriculum support to member districts under the same state framework. Comparable in service mix though smaller in scale than CCESC.

Regional players

• Clermont County Board of Developmental Disabilities: Local government partner that collaborates with CCESC on the Excellence in Education Awards and serves overlapping student populations with developmental disabilities. Adjacent rather than directly competing.

Broad incumbents

• Cincinnati Public Schools: Large urban district in the same Cincinnati metro as CCESC. Operates its own special education programs at scale; relevant as a benchmark for large-district in-house service delivery versus the ESC shared-services model.

Emerging players

• Great Oaks Career Campuses: Regional career and technical education provider serving the same Clermont/Hamilton region, sharing open house information with CCESC students. Comparable in workforce/career-pathway mission but focused on CTE rather than special education.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Subsidiaries2 records

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