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Preschool Special Education Programs

Preschool Special Education Programs

In Ohio, preschool special education is for three through five year old children with disabilities.  The Region 12 SST supports educational staff with technical assistance, professional learning, coaching, peer networks and preschool director meetings.

Ohio Operating Standards for the Education of Children with Disabilities

The Ohio Operating Standards for the Education of Children with Disabilities identify the state requirements and federal Part B Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEA) requirements that apply to the implementation of special education and related services to students with disabilities by school districts, county boards of developmental disabilities and other educational agencies.

Child Outcomes Summary Process

Ohio’s Child Outcomes Summary Form, revised on 9/1/2015, must be used to document the Child Outcomes Summary process for all preschool children with IEPs in Ohio beginning February 1, 2016. This form permits the team to organize evidence by the level of functioning (age-appropriate, immediate foundational skills, foundational) noting the sources within the level, as well as identifying any concerns the team may have. 
 
Ohio's Child Outcomes Summary Policy states that the preschool special education supervisor must ensure staff have been trained in the use of the form, evaluating the quality of the data, and interpreting assessment results in relationship to the summary rating.  Please check the SST Region 12 Professional Learning Opportunties for scheduled trainings.  These trainings are also Ohio Approved.
 
The Ohio Child Outcomes Quality Assurance Checklist  and Directions for Using the Checklist may be accessed by preschool supervisors to determine if the Child Outcomes Summary process is being completed according to the guidelines within the training and policy.  It evaluates timelines, information collected and who was involved in the meeting.  

OLAC The Leading Edge

April 2024 

April is Month of the Young Child
The Month of the Young Child is a time during which the dedicated work of early childhood educators can be promoted for the essential role they play in our schools and communities. Explore our free, online resources to support leadership in early childhood care.
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Leadership for Early Childhood Care and Education
VideosProfessional Learning Session
Recording: Leading the Littles: Intention, Engagement, and Outcomes
April 25, 9-10:30 a.m.
Shared Leadership Practices to Support the Ohio Improvement Process
Clearview Local Schools was recently awarded the 2023 Outstanding District of the Year by OLAC and BASA. Join members of the Clearview administrative team as they share the systems and structures they are using to support the Ohio Improvement Process. The leadership framework that they have established is characterized by shared leadership, collaboration, and open dialogue. Learn more about their District Leadership Team (DLT) meeting process and how it scaffolds to support the work of Building Leadership Teams (BLTs) and Teacher-Based Teams (TBTs) in the district. Their “Relationships First” motto serves as the foundation for school improvement. Register now.
May 10, 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Become an OLAC Facilitator
From the beginning, the Ohio Leadership Advisory Council’s goal has been to provide educators – no matter their role – with the structures and resources they need to develop shared and effective leadership at every level. OLAC is proud to offer free resources to support your personal or team’s professional learning. By becoming a certified OLAC facilitator, you will be able to share these resources with others and demonstrate how to integrate them into their leadership and instructional practices. Become familiar with and gain working knowledge of the website, evaluation crosswalks, assessment tools, new modules, how to earn credit, and more! Register now.
Evaluation Crosswalks for Superintendents, Principals & Teachers
Evaluation season is upon us and our evaluation crosswalks for superintendents, principals, and teachers are great resources to support the process. The crosswalks include an overview of each standard and indicator, questions to guide your conversations, and supporting resources. 
Listen to how Tim Sies, Superintendent at Clermont Northeastern Schools uses them in this short video. 
EXPLORE CROSSWALKS
20+ Recordings Available from 2024 OLAC/PBIS Showcase
Check out keynote presentations from Andy Hargreaves and Kelly Perales, along with a student panel presentation and 20 learning sessions from Ohio educators.
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Recruiting Participants for 2024-2025 School Year 
Advancing Inclusive Principal Leadership (AIPL): The Ohio Inclusive Instructional Leadership (IIL) programs are now enrolling participants for the 2024-25 academic year. The IIL programs are fully grant-funded, and they engage educators in working together to improve learning environments, opportunities, and outcomes for all students. Through these learning experiences, leaders build knowledge and skills in using inclusive instructional and organizational leadership practices in four key domains:
  1. Prioritizing the Improvement of Teaching and Learning
  2. Building Capacity through Support and Accountability
  3. Sustaining an Open and Collaborative Culture
  4. Promoting Systemwide Learning
Please register your teams and leaders now by scanning the QR codes HERE. If you have questions or would like to discuss which program is the best fit for your school environment, please reach out to Libby Wallick at [email protected].
Ohio Leadership for Inclusion, Implementation, and Instructional Improvement (OLi4): OLi4 is a two-year professional learning program for school principals, assistant principals, and other educational leaders that includes a combination of virtual and in-person participation in centralized and regional professional learning and individual leadership performance coaching. Participants progress through the program as part of a cohort, learning from national and state experts and from their peers as they apply inclusive instructional leadership strategies in facilitating the work of collaborative leadership teams and leading teacher learning and instructional improvement on behalf of all children. Learn more.
Central Office Inclusive Instructional Leadership: This professional learning series helps central office personnel and principal supervisors to learn and apply inclusive instructional leadership practices through a 10-month sequence of targeted, practical learning opportunities and coaching support. Learn more.
Upcoming BASA Events & AnnouncementsResources to Support Ohio's English Language Learners and Their Families
These resources are designed to assist family engagement with schools and support the education of their children. All resources will be available in Arabic, Dari, Nepali, Spanish, Somali, Swahili, and Ukrainian. Topics covered include enrollment, education rights, attendance and mental health. Learn more.
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