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Portage County Educational Service Center
326 East Main Street 
Ravenna, Ohio 44266
Phone: 330-297-1436  Fax: 330-297-1113
Web Site: www.portage.k12.oh.us/pcesc.html
E-mail: Crowley@sparcc.org
  
Maplewood Career Center
Randy Griffith, Superintendent
7075 State Route 88
Ravenna, Ohio 44266
Phone: 330-296-2892  Fax: 330-296-5680
Web Site: www.maplenet.sparcc.org
E-mail: griffith@maplenet.sparcc.org
State Board of Education
Ohio Department Building, Room 804
65 South Front Street
Columbus, Ohio 43214-4183
Phone: 614-466-4838
Web Site: http://www.ode.state.oh.us/
 
Ohio School Board Association
8050 N High St Ste 100
Columbus OH 43235
Phone: 614/540-4000
Fax: 614/540-4100
Web Site: www.osba-ohio.org/
 

PORTAGE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICTS

AURORA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT CRESTWOOD LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Jerry Brodsky, Superintendent
102 Garfield Road
Aurora, Ohio 44202
Phone: 330-562-6106 Fax: 330-562-4892
Website: www.aurora.portage.k12.oh.us
E-mail: jbrodsky@aurora.portage.k12.oh.us
 
Joseph Iacano, Superintendent
4565 Prospect Street
Mantua, Ohio 44255
Phone: 330-274-8511  Fax: 274-3710
FIELD LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT JAMES A. GARFIELD LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT 
David Redd, Superintendent
1473 Saxe Road
Mogadore, Ohio 44260
Phone:  (330) 673-2659   Fax:  (330) 673-0270
Web Site: www.field.sparcc.org
E-mail: dredd@field.sparcc.org

 
Charles Klamer, Superintendent
10233 State Route 88
Garrettsville, Ohio 44231
Phone: 330-527-4336 
Web Site: www.garfield.sparcc.org
KENT CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT RAVENNA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT 
Dr. Marc Crail, Superintendent
321 North Depeyster Street
Kent, Ohio 44240
Phone: 330-673-6515
Web Site: www.kent.k12.oh.us
Tim Calfee, Superintendent
507 East Main Street
Ravenna, Ohio 44266
Phone: 330-296-9679  Fax: 330-297-4158
Web Site: www.ravenna.portage.k12.oh.us
E-mail:  tcalfee@ravenna.portage.k12.oh.us
 
ROOTSTOWN LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT   SOUTHEAST LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT 
 William Stauffer, Superintendent
4190 State Route 44
Rootstown, Ohio 44272
Phone: 330-325-9911 Fax: 330-325-4105
Web Site: www.rootstown.sparcc.org
E-mail: stauffer@sparcc.org
Linda Fuline, Superintendent
8245 Tallmadge Road
Ravenna, Ohio 44266
Phone: 330-654-5841 Fax: 330-654-2216
Web Site: http://pirate.portage.k12.oh.us/
E-mail: districtsecretary@pirate.portage.k12.oh.us

 
STREETSBORO CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT WATERLOO LOCAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Linda T. Keller, Superintendent
9000 Kirby Lane
Streetsboro, Ohio 44241
Phone: 330-626-4900 Fax: 330-626-8102
Web Site: www.streetsboroschools.com
E-mail: lkeller@rockets.sparcc.org
Robert H. Wolf, Superintendent
1464 Industry Road
Atwater, Ohio 44201
Phone: 330-947-2664  Fax: 330-947-2847
Web Site: www.vikings.portage.k12.oh.us
E-mail: rwolf@vikings.portage.k12.oh.us

 
WINDHAM EXEMPTED SCHOOL DISTRICT   
Ronald Niemiec, Superintendent
9530 Bauer Avenue
Windham, Ohio 44288
Phone: 330-326-2711 Fax: 330-326-2134
Web Site: www.windham.sparcc.org
E-Mail:  niemiec@sparcc.org
 
Portage County Literacy Coalition
7075 S.R. 88, Ravenna, OH 44266 USA
Tel: 330-297-4418 Fax: 330-296-5680

http://www.portageliteracy.org/
Higher Education
Kent State University
Programs:     KSU offers a nationally recognized Honors College, programs of study in approximately 214 major career fields, and many opportunities for study at the master’s and doctoral levels.  Kent State University leads the way when it comes to preparing people for emerging fields.  From liquid crystal display technologies, to new programs in biomedicine and information architecture, to customized workforce training, Kent State makes ideas work.
Federal Financial Aid:
Job Placement:
Address:   
Class time:   
Admission’s Phone:
Admission’s Fax
Web address: 
Available
Assistance available
PO Box 5190, Kent, Ohio 44242
Day, evening and weekend classes available
(330) 672-2444 or (800) 988-5368
 (330) 672-4023
www.kent.edu
Hiram College
Programs:     Hiram College is a private liberal-arts institution. The college is nationally known for its extensive study-abroad program, unique academic calendar (Hiram College students study on five continents with the master teachers on the Hiram faculty as their guide known as the Hiram Plan), and its emphasis on hands-on learning opportunities.  Hiram’s special offerings include a 263-acre biology field station where students and faculty conduct life-science research as partners in learning.
Federal Financial Aid
Job Placement:
Address:
Class time: 
Admission’s Phone:
Information for Weekend College
Web address:   
Available
Assistance available
PO Box 96, Hiram, Ohio 44234
Day, evening and weekend classes available
(800) 362-5280
(330) 569-5161
(330) 569-5944
www.hiram.edu
Northeast Ohio Universities College of Medicine (NEOUCOM)
Programs:     NEOUCOM is the state medical school for Northeast Ohio established by the Ohio General Assembly in 1973. NEOUCOM offers students the ability to obtain a combined bachelor of science degree and a medical doctorate degree (B.S./M.D.) in as few as six years. NEOUCOM offers graduate programs in biomedical sciences and biomedical engineering through Kent State University and The University of Akron.  There is also direct entry into the medical program for students holding bachelor’s degrees.  Focused areas of research include Cardiovascular Medicine/Lipid Metabolism, Clinical Outcomes/Health Policy, Infectious Disease/Virology, Neuroscience/Behavioral Systems and Skeletal Biology/Bone Disease.
Federal Financial Aid:
Job Placement:
Address:
Admission’s Phone:
Admission’s Fax:
E-mail:
Web address:
Available
Assistance available
4209 State Route 44, PO Box 95, Rootstown, Ohio 44272
(330) 325-6270
(330) 325-8372
admission@neoucom.edu
www.neoucom.edu
Boheckers College
Programs:    Associate degrees in Medical Assisting, Accounting , Business Administration, and Secretarial Science
Federal Financial Aid:
Job Placement:
Location:
Class time:
Contact Person:
Title:
Phone:
Fax:
Email:
Hours:
Web address
Available
Assistance Available
653 Enterprise Parkway, Ravenna, Ohio 44266
Day and evening classes available
Sonya Hartburg
Director of Admissions
330-297-7319
330-296-2159
sonyah@marco.com
8:30am-8:00pm M-F 9:00am-12:00 Sat.
www.boheckers.com
Northcoast Medical Training Academy
1832 State Route 59 Kent, Ohio
Phone: (330) 678-6600
Web site: http://www.northcoastmedicalacademy.com/
E-mail: info@northcoastmedicalacademy.com

Programs: Northcoast Medical Training Academy prepares students to acquire their State Medical Board of Ohio and Ohio Department of Health examination certifications and licensures in the fields of:
  • Phlebotomy Technician
  • Medical Assisting
  • Electrocardiograph Technician (EKG)
  • State Tested Nurse Aide (STNA)
  • Massage Therapy

Additionally, Northcoast Medical Training Academy offers a unique program that prepares the student to work as a Veterinary Assistant or Animal Caretaker in a health facility.
Job placement assistance and help locating financial aid available. Contact us for more details.

Community Technology Learning Center (CTLC)
Programs:  The Community Action Council of Portage County’s Community Technology Learning Center (CTLC) of Portage County is a State of Ohio and WIA-certified school designed to provide a wide range of Information Technology programs for Portage County residents specifically designed to meet the changing needs in the local and regional workforce. The agency’s goal is to provide a range of technology course offerings at different aptitude levels in order to meet the needs of a diverse client base in each community. Our curriculum continues to dynamically evolve in order to meet the rapid changes in technology and our client’s needs. All programs offered are certifiable courses where students attend instructor led training that not only gives them the hands-on training needed to learn the material covered but also prepares them for the exams that are required to earn the certification. Courses include Microsoft’s Office (MOS), Systems Administrator (MCSA), Systems Engineer (MCSE), and Database Administrator (MCDBA) courses; CompTIA’s A+, Network+, Server+, and Security+ courses; and Certiport’s IC3 course for basic computer literacy training.  CTLC is a Microsoft partner, and is also a certified testing center for any of the VUE-sponsored certification exams.  The CTLC is non-profit and is part of the umbrella services of the Community Action Council of Portage County. 
Federal Financial Aid:
Job Placement:
Address:
Admission’s Phone:
Admission’s Fax:
E-mail:
Web address:
Available
Assistance available
243 S Prospect St Suite 2, PO Box 917, Ravenna, Ohio 44266
(330)
296-8720
(330) 296-8730
info@cacportage.net
www.cacportage.net

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Portage County Libraries

Kent Free Library  Portage County District Library  Reed Memorial Library
Portage County District Library 

Aurora Memorial Library
115 East Pioneer Trail
330-562-6502

Hours of Operation:
Mon., Tues. & Thurs. 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Wed. & Sat. 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Friday 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m
.

Brimfield Branch
The Brimfield Plaza
4064 State Route 43
(330) 677-5826

Hours of Operation:
Mon., Tues., & Thurs. 12:00 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Wed. & Fri. 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m
.

Garrettsville Branch
10482 South Street
330-527-4378

Hours of Operation:
Mon. - Wed. 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Thurs. & Sat. 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Friday 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Randolph Branch
16399 State Route 44
Randolph, Ohio 44265
330-325-7003

Hours of Operation:
Mon. - Wed. 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Thurs. & Sat. 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Friday 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
 
Pierce-Streetsboro Library
8990 Kirby Lane
Streetsboro, OH 44241
Phone (330) 626-4458
Fax (330) 626-1737
 
Hours of Operation:
Mon - Wed. 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Thurs. & Sat. 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Friday 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Windham Branch
9647 E. Center Street
Windham, OH 44288
330-326-3145

Hours of Operation:
Mon. 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Tues. & Friday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Thursday 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
 

Kent Free Library

Ravenna  -  Reed Memorial Library

312 West Main Street .
TEL. (330) 673-4414    FAX (330) 673-4893
Hours of operation:
Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Sunday 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
The library is open on Sundays from New Year's Day through Palm Sunday, and from Labor Day to the Sunday before Thanksgiving
167 E. Main Street
330 296 2827
 
Hours of operation:

Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. to 8:45 p.m. 
Saturday 9:00 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.
 

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