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Early Childhood/Preschool

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ODE Preschool Special Education Webpage
This webpage contains very useful and valuable resources about preschool education and programming for those children needing special education services between the ages of 3 and 5 years.

Get Free Books For Any Child from Birth to Age 5 Through Ohio's Imagination Library!

Geauga County Library Imagination Library Enrollment Page

Lake County Library Imagination Library Enrollment Page
Through Geauga and Lake Counties Library partnership with the Ohio Governor’s Imagination Library, you can sign up a child birth up to age five to receive a new book in the mail each month at no cost to you. Click the links above to enroll.

More Information on the Dolly Parton's Imagination Library
In 1995, the Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library began its monthly book gifting program for children under 5 to inspire a love of books and reading for all preschool children in the county, including through Geauga and Lake County Public Libraries.

Featured Information and Resources

100 Books to Read Before Kindergarten

"Know More, Do More" - OCALI Recommended Resources

A Whole Child Persepective from OCALI

Early biological, psychological & social-emotional development are critical elements of lifelong health and wellbeing. That’s why giving kids with disabilities the best possible start in life is essential. Here are some OCALI recommended resources.

Early Childhood Resources

Ohio Department of Education & OCALI Transition from Part C to Part B Guidance Document
Provides clear information regarding the transition process from the IDEA Part C Early Intervention (EI) to IDEA Part B Special Education Preschool Services. While this is a lengthy document, it does give families an understanding of this process.

Connecting for Kids
Connecting for Kids (CFK) provides education and support for families with a concern about their child. CFK programs are free to any family with children between the ages 0-12 in the areas including Cuyahoga, Lorain and the surrounding counties.

Ohio Head Start Association

Ohio Early Intervention

Ohio Department of Education Preschool Special Education

Ohio Family and Children First

Ohio Department of Education Early Childhood Interagency Agreement Guidance