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Provides a variety of education programs through public and parochial schools; programs include special education, tobacco, drug and alcohol prevention, before and after school and summer enrichment and extended learning, youth employment services, and preschool services.

Provides coordinated early intervention services to parents of eligible children under the age of three with developmental delays or disabilities.

Offers Employment first Coordination for adults with developmental disabilities. Some services provided are: referrals to OOD, liaison for transitioning students, job development, placement and supported employment.

Offers Employment first Coordination for adults with developmental disabilities. Some services provided are: referrals to OOD, liaison for transitioning students, job development, placement and supported employment.

Provides the Ohio Help Me Grow program, which includes early intervention for children with disabilities as well as home-based parenting education for first-time parents.

Offers periodic Infant-toddler developmental screenings for children age 0-2 who are suspected of having a problem in hearing, language, learning, social-emotional, or motor skills. Screening takes about one hour.

Provides and array of services for individuals with developmental disabilities from birth to death.

Offers home visiting and early intervention programs for at-risk infants and children. Works with pregnant mothers to teach proper prenatal care so they will have a better chance of delivering a healthy child. Educates parents about immunizations, what to look for developmentally as their child grows, making a home safe for children, community linkage and how parents play a role in helping their child become ready for learning.

Provides services to children with developmental disorders and associated behavioral health concerns. Offers comprehensive, multi-disciplinary diagnostic evaluations and ongoing medical management.

Early Intervention: Early Intervention physical therapy (0-3 years old) focuses on providing home based therapy to infants who display gross motor or movement delays. The goal of Early Intervention therapy is to help children with these delays as soon as possible so they can reach their fullest potential. The focus is to work with the parent/caregiver on activities to do with the child in order to develop their gross motor skills. School Based: School based physical therapy works with children who would benefit from therapeutic interventions to maximize their education and success in the classroom. The focus is on functional mobility and save, efficient access and participation in educational activities and routines in the learning environment. Staff education for follow through is key to the child being successful and maximizing their academic potential. The therapy staff follows the child's IEP (individual Education Plan) and is a member of a multidisciplinary school team.

Offers a group-oriented, facility-based program for children 12-36 months of age with, or at risk for, developmental disabilities and delays. Services include educational and therapeutic services, daily use of play yard, individualized family services plan, transportation, in-home visits and transitions to a pre-school setting. Students work with physical, occupational and speech therapists.

Provides services to parents of infants and toddlers with disabilities or developmental delays.

Provides coordinated services to parents/guardians of children with disabilities from birth-age 3.

In-home services. When you have special concerns... - your child may be showing delays in any area of development - your child has a medical condition which may affect his/her development - you may need access to additional services and supports in Help Me Grow Individualized supports include: - Comprehensive Developmental Evaluation - Connection to therapeutic services - Specialized services based on a child's individual needs - Assistance in transitioning to school-based or other programs. - IFSP - Individualized Family Service Plan

Provides and array of services for individuals with developmental disabilities from birth to death.

Provide early intervention service coordinates services to promote children's growth and development. Services include evaluation to determine need for ongoing early intervention services, home visits, family support, developmental screenings linkage to community resources including Early Intervention services.

Offers support and information for parents, guardians, and families of persons of any age with Down Syndrome and other related disabilities.

Provides technical assistance on: interpretation of preschool rules, identification assessment, developmentally appropriate practice integration, and transition activities prior to age three and into school age programs. Provides professional development training and updated resource information to professionals, parents, and caregivers on various early childhood topics and programs. Also assists the State Department of Early Childhood with the coordination of regional initiatives to ensure comprehensive services for children.

Provides a family support program for pregnant women or new parents. Promotes healthy growth and development for babies and young children. Offers trained professional home visitors who offer guidance, information, developmental delay screening, and support for parents on various topics including: - Healthy pregnancies. - Baby and child health. - Breastfeeding. - Nutrition. - Immunizations. - Child growth and development. - Discipline. - Toilet training. - Child safety. - Household safety.

Provides a program that helps parents learn more about their child's abilities, make decisions about goals for their child, and discover ways to encourage their child's growth and development.

Offers home visiting and early intervention programs for at-risk infants and children. Works with pregnant mothers to teach proper prenatal care so they will have a better chance of delivering a healthy child. Educates parents about immunizations, what to look for developmentally as their child grows, making a home safe for children, community linkage and how parents play a role in helping their child become ready for learning.

Providing classroom programming for children 18 months to kindergarten entry with identified areas of developmental concerns.

Children enrolled in Starlight's preschool program attend up to 4 full days a week. Transportation, adaptive physical education, speech and language therapy, physical therapy, occupational therapy and nursing services are available to meet the individual needs of the students. The unique feature of the pre-school program is that it is designed to serve typically developing children together with children who have disabilities. The Starlight pre-school program provides opportunities for challenge, stimulation, understanding, and acceptance among children. Community agencies and the schools of Muskingum County are working together to provide a quality preschool program at Starlight. The pre-school program is guided by two basic facts: - Learning is an active process. - Children need nurturing and support to experience their own development timetable without expectations of conformity to a particular program or single group. Teachers guide children through active exploration and interactions with adults, other children, and materials. Play-based choices enrich the learning process through a wide range of learning experiences.

Early Intervention Program is for children birth to age 3 with a developmental delay or diagnosis that places them at risk for developing a delay. The program offers stimulation and therapy in the areas of fine motor, gross motor, speech and language, social, self help, and cognitive skills. Services & Supports may include: - Developmental assessment of speech, movement, play, social, emotional and self-help skills. - Speech, Occupational, or Physical Therapy - Family Education and Support - Center and Home visits to model strategies for parents to promote skills through play and functional activities. - Information and recommendations on appropriate toys and baby equipment. Classes are set up to meet a variety of needs for infants and toddlers. Staff members work with the children individually and in small groups. Expanded hours are offered for working families. Services can be provided in the home, at Starlight School or in a community setting. All staff members work as a team to meet the needs of children and parents. For example, an art activity may be used to work on a fine motor goal established by the occupational therapist. The occupational therapist may work on a goal identified by the physical therapist. Language skills are developed in all activities. The Early Intervention Program works in collaboration with other agencies such as Help Me Grow to provide comprehensive services for children and their families.

Part of a statewide system, the Franklin County Early Intervention program provides coordinated early intervention services to parents of eligible children under the age of three with developmental delays or disabilities. This early childhood program builds upon and provides supports and resources to assist parents and caregivers to enhance children’s learning and development through everyday routines. It is a collaborative, home and community-based system where caregivers and a team of specialized professionals work together to provide ongoing support to the child.