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Interested in learning about PBIS for the first time? Or are you ready to take your knowledge about positive behavioral ...
05/05/2026

Interested in learning about PBIS for the first time? Or are you ready to take your knowledge about positive behavioral supports even further? OhioPBIS.org has options for you! Access more than 30 modules on Tier 1 and Tier 2 schoolwide implementation and explore classroom practices that support student behavior, attendance, and achievement. Start learning now: http://ohiopbis.org/

Teachers and General Educators!  As educators are doing their comprehensive evaluations, it is important to remember the...
05/05/2026

Teachers and General Educators!

As educators are doing their comprehensive evaluations, it is important to remember these specific assessments needed for DHH and BVI learners. Plan for assessment considerations and earn PD credits with the free Introductory Series on Deafness and Blindness: Assessments. Learn more: https://deafandblindoutreach.org/introductory-series-assessments

Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! We are grateful for the support, dedication, and hard work that teachers, educators, an...
05/05/2026

Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! We are grateful for the support, dedication, and hard work that teachers, educators, and support staff provide to our students every day. We want to make your jobs a little easier and provide you with free resources from OCALI's Lending Library. We've gathered materials, books, kits, and Accessible Technology that would be a great fit for the classroom ... and beyond. Set up a free account and check them out:

https://ocali.kohacatalog.com/cgi-bin/koha/opac-shelves.pl?op=view&shelfnumber=387&sortfield=title

🚨 Session Three - Virtual Early Childhood Transition Summit Series 🚨Join OCALI for our virtual series on strengthening e...
05/05/2026

🚨 Session Three - Virtual Early Childhood Transition Summit Series 🚨

Join OCALI for our virtual series on strengthening early childhood transitions.

Session Three: Teaming and Collaboration
Friday, May 8, 2026
9:00 – 10:30 a.m. ET (90 minutes)

Presenter: Angie Chapple, M.Ed., OCALI Early Childhood Transition Specialist

This session will focus on how teams work together across systems to support smooth transitions for children and families—strengthening communication, shared roles, and collaborative problem-solving.

Earn Professional Development Credits:

Ohio Approved (ST10161795)
DODD: 1.5 CPDUs
Certificate of Attendance available
Open to EI Service Coordinators, LEAs, SSTs, Head Start Personnel, and more.

Register now: https://ocali.org/ec-transition-summit

🍩☕ The Final Part of Donuts with Di is here! ☕🍩 Early Intervention Professionals — Let’s Keep the Conversation Going! Jo...
05/04/2026

🍩☕ The Final Part of Donuts with Di is here! ☕🍩

Early Intervention Professionals — Let’s Keep the Conversation Going!

Join us for the last session in the Donuts with Di series:
Integrating Assessment Findings into Individualized Plans

In this session, we’ll continue exploring how to approach record reviews with clarity and confidence while strengthening best practices in early intervention.

📅 June 15, 2026
🕙 10:00 AM EST
⏱️ 90 minutes

Ohio Approved & DODD Credit Approved ✅

Grab your coffee, your donut, and come learn with Di!

https://ocali-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_WRLUVbmdSyG5gA--lQBzmg #/registration

Are you supporting younger students with disabilities as they begin exploring adult life goals? The OCALI LifeSkills for...
05/04/2026

Are you supporting younger students with disabilities as they begin exploring adult life goals? The OCALI LifeSkills for Adulthood Framework (OLAF) is a FREE resource designed to help families and professionals start conversations about the skills children need to grow toward independence. OLAF offers guidance on skills like self-care, safety, communication, problem-solving, and decision-making. It gives teams a shared starting point to collaborate and plan for long-term success. Explore the resource: https://ocali.org/olaf

Calling all educators! 🍎Learn practical strategies for using switches to support communication and engage ALL learners i...
05/04/2026

Calling all educators! 🍎Learn practical strategies for using switches to support communication and engage ALL learners in your classroom.

Discover how to effectively integrate single- and multi-message voice output devices with this helpful video from the Teaching All Learners Center’s How-To Tips and Strategies Video Gallery.

Start watching today: https://youtu.be/1WiICRpGApc

Download the supporting document: https://literacyaccessforall.org/storage/ocali-ims-sites/ocali-ims-tdla/documents/Single_Multi_Message_AAC.docx

Are you looking to touch up your braille skills this summer? The AT&AEM Center is offering three summer braille courses ...
05/04/2026

Are you looking to touch up your braille skills this summer? The AT&AEM Center is offering three summer braille courses with Shelley Mack starting this June!

You can visit https://ataem.org/upcoming-events?tab-54966=tab-54967 to learn more and register.

Is your family raising a child who is deaf or hard of hearing? Are you feeling stretched by health decisions, language a...
05/01/2026

Is your family raising a child who is deaf or hard of hearing? Are you feeling stretched by health decisions, language access, appointments, and school planning? 🌟 The Outreach Center for Deafness and Blindness at OCALI is here to walk alongside you – no matter the stage. 📘 Your Child’s Journey is a FREE companion guide to help orient you and connect you with clear, unbiased information about Ohio’s deaf and hard of hearing resources, so you can make confident decisions for your child. 🔗 Learn more: https://deafandblindoutreach.org/Your-Childs-Journey-DHH

🌟 Quick Learning for Educators 🌟 Pressed for time? Our mini lessons offer fast, focused learning on child development. ✔...
05/01/2026

🌟 Quick Learning for Educators 🌟
Pressed for time? Our mini lessons offer fast, focused learning on child development.

✔️ Cognition
✔️ Social-emotional growth
✔️ Communication
✔️ Physical skills

✨ Take one lesson for quick insights — or complete several for a bigger picture.

👉 Explore now: https://ohioeducationstation.org/strategies-for-infant-toddler-development

Whether you are a parent, educator, or service provider, ASD Strategies in Action gives you the tools to effectively car...
05/01/2026

Whether you are a parent, educator, or service provider, ASD Strategies in Action gives you the tools to effectively care for, educate, or support individuals with autism from early childhood to young adulthood. Gain knowledge and tools you can put to use immediately, while earning professional development hours and a certificate. Learn more: https://autismcertificationcenter.org/

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