School support resources
In order for a student to overcome obstacles and achieve their full potential, it is important that they receive support, not just at home, but also in school. Learn about the mentoring programs and services available for students in Stark County. When a child is struggling – whether academically, behaviorally, emotionally or socially – schools are uniquely positioned to take note and take action.
Stark County Educational Service Center
Contact the Stark County Educational Service Center to discuss the available community and school-based resources to support students who are struggling.
North Canton, OH 44720
Talk to your local guidance department to connect with mentors, sign up for tutoring and access other educational supports:
Alliance City School District
200 Glamorgan St.Alliance, OH 44601
Canton City School District
Canton, OH 44702
Canton Local School District
600 Faircrest St. SECanton, OH 44707
Fairless Local School District
11885 Navarre Rd.Navarre, OH 44662
Jackson Local School District
7602 Fulton Dr.Massillon, OH 44646
Lake Local School District
436 King Church Ave. SWUniontown, OH 44685
Louisville City School District
407 East Main St.Louisville, OH 44641
Marlington Local School District
10320 Moulin Ave. NEAlliance, OH 44601
Massillon City School District
930 17th St. NEMassillon, OH 44646
Minerva Local School District
406 East St.Minerva, OH 44657
North Canton City School District
525 7th St. NENorth Canton, OH 44720
Northwest Local School District
Canal Fulton, OH 44614
Osnaburg Local School District
310 Browning Ct.East Canton, OH 44730
Perry Local School District
Massillon, OH 44646
Plain Local School District
901 44th St. NWCanton, OH 44709
Sandy Valley Local School District
5362 State Rte. 183 NEMagnolia, OH 44643
Tuslaw Local School District
1835 Manchester Ave. NWMassillon, OH 44647
Find information about the tutoring and mentoring services available in Stark County. These programs provide opportunities for learning, job training and peer-to-peer engagement:
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Summit, Medina & Stark Counties, Inc.
408 9th St. SW
Canton, OH 44707
MentorStark
Project REBUILD, Inc.
Canton, OH 44703
Stark County Community Action Agency
Canton, OH 44714
Child Mind Institute
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Khan Academy
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Oxford Learning
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Special Education Degrees
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