Early Childhood Resources and Tools

Assessment

Early Childhood Programs

2023-2024 Early Childhood Programs Directory: Cuyahoga County LEAs
Early Childhood Education Grants
Health and Safety Resources (CPR, First Aid, Abuse Recognition, and Communicable Diseases)
Licensing, including pre-service orientation
Ohio Early Childhood PBIS

Family Engagement

Kindergarten Readiness Assessment (KRA) handout for families
Ohio's Statewide Family Engagement Center at The Ohio State University
U.S. Department of Education - Family Engagement Policy (May 8, 2020)

Preschool Special Education (Includes Operating Standards)

Preschool Special Education - Ohio Department of Education and Workforce
Early Childhood ETR and IEP Universal Supports
Inclusion
Itinerant and Single Related Services:
- Itinerant Resource Booklet: Building Partnerships through Powerful Interactions
- PIECES
- SST3 virtual Itinerant Network - contact Kathy.Jillson@escneo.org for more information
- Policy Statement on Inclusion of Children with Disabilities in Early Childhood Programs (November 2023)
Pre-K Special Education Rules/Resources (July 1, 2021)
Preschool IDEA Monitoring Process
Preschool to Kindergarten IEP Transition guidance
Special Education Profile Indicator Resources(Indicators 6, 7, 12)
- Ohio Indicator 6 (LRE) Calculator
Transportation Guidelines
Workload/Caseload

Licensing

Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) in Early Childhood

National Center for Pyramid Model Innovations
Ohio Early Childhood PBIS
Ohio Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports
Suspension/Expulsion Policy, Joint statement U.S. Departments of Health and Human Services and Education

Standards, Curriculum and Instruction

Step Up to Quality (SUTQ)

Step Up to Quality (SUTQ)
SUTQ Professional Development Guidance Document
3-5 Star Lesson Plan Guidance
Bold Beginning (SUTQ Guidance Document/Resources)
Frequently Asked Questions Regarding SUTQ PD
Ohio Department of Jobs and Family Services - SUTQ – Ohio’s Child Care Quality Rating System
Standards-Curriculum-Assessment: SUTQ/Big Ideas for Early Learning

Transition

Additional Resources