Early Childhood Education (ECE)
Early Learning Initiative (ELI)
Preschool Special Education
Kindergarten
Resources
State Support Team Region 11 provides current information on services for children with disabilities ages birth through age 8, through professional development, technical assistance and information dissemination.
Early Learning and School Readiness Services include:
- Technical assistance to districts and families of children with disabilities on issues related to the early learning content standards and the delivery of special education services.
- Information and materials related to the education and development of young children with disabilities ages 3 through 8.
- Professional development opportunities for preschool intervention specialists, public preschool, Early Learning Initiative (ELI) and Head Start staff.
- Coordination of interagency procedures to transition young children with disabilities into preschool programs and/or other appropriate services.
Resources
Ohio Department of Education: Office of Early Learning & School Readiness
This link contains resources for administrators, teachers and families related to the educational needs
of young children.
Early Learning Quality Network (Qnet)
This link offers information on how to earn continuing education credits & optional university credits
for all early education staff, teachers and administrators. Offerings include training designed to support Pre-K Institute for Reading Intervention (SIRI), Ohio's Early Learning Content Standards and the Preschool Literacy CORE curriculum. Check often for new training opportunities.
For more information about these services contact:
Helene Stacho, M.A. 
Coordinator
614.753.4692