CYC and Early Childhood Center of Excellence

08/20/2026

Check out our latest issue of OCALI Now!

Looking for back to school resources? Check out OCALI Now - August 2026 - https://mailchi.mp/ocali.org/ocali-now-august-2026 Read and subscribe today!

08/17/2026

Now available: In the Know Naptime Series on Education Station! 🎉
Explore the series today and level up your practice in just 30 minutes.

✔️ Quick, engaging 30-minute virtual sessions
✔️ For all early care and education professionals
✔️ Valuable insights, helpful strategies, and practical tips

Start learning during naptime—or anytime! 👉 Explore In the Know Naptime on Education Station today

https://ohioeducationstation.org/search?tags=606

Ohio Department of Children and Youth

08/14/2026

Better than ever: Evidence-Based Practical Approaches is refreshed and updated!

We’ve just enhanced Evidence-Based Practical Approaches of the Intervene Early for Autism Spectrum Disorder series. This core level is now packed with newly added lessons and updated resources designed to make Evidence-Based Practices (EBPs) simpler than ever to understand and apply.

Whether you're a new professional or a seasoned expert looking for a refresh, these nine bite-sized lessons provide the practical foundation you need to support children from birth to age three.

Focused lessons that take 15 minutes filled with real-world examples connecting outcomes to evidence-based interventions for young children with ASD.

The Intervene Early series is designed for you to create your own customized path to knowledge. Start with our updated Level 1: Get Started today on Ohio’s Education Station and see how these simple, evidence-based strategies can transform your work with families!

🔗https://ohioeducationstation.org/intervene-early-module-series

Ohio Department of Children and Youth

08/10/2026

🚀 Education Station is here!

Powered by OCALI’s Center for the Young Child, this is your central hub for early childhood professional development in Ohio.

🌟 Explore training opportunities
🌟 Access valuable resources
🌟 Support every area of early care and education

📌 Be sure to check back often — new content is added regularly!

🔗https://ohioeducationstation.org

08/07/2026

Toileting can be a tough skill to learn—and for many children with disabilities, it takes extra time, planning, and consistent support.

This web resource shares practical strategies, routines, visuals, and troubleshooting tips to help families and teams support toileting with dignity and confidence.

Explore here: https://ocali.org/Supporting-Toileting-for-Children-with-Disabilities

Ohio Department of Children and Youth

08/04/2026

Calling all early care and education professionals 👋

Have you ever wondered, “Why did that child do that?” Behavior isn’t random—it’s communication.

Our new Behavior module invites you to slow down, get curious, and see behavior through a curious lens. You’ll learn how development, environment, and relationships shape behavior—and how your response can turn challenging moments into opportunities for connection and growth.

This Module is Ohio-approved and eligible for one (1.0) hour of credit for EI developmental specialists and EI service coordinators through the Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD).
ST # 10162931

🔗 Start learning here: https://ohioeducationstation.org/suite-of-resources-landing

Ohio Department of Children and Youth

07/31/2026

OCALI Staff had a great time at the Ohio State Fair yesterday for Sensory Friendly Day!🎡

07/27/2026

Join us for Sensory Friendly Day!

Sensory Friendly Day at the Ohio State Fair is almost here – are you ready? Helpful resources are available for you – take a look and plan today! See you on July 30th! https://ocali.org/OhioStateFairSensory-FriendlyMorning