OCALI

06/01/2026

Are you a parent in Northern Ohio with a child who has autism or another disability? Would you like to help other families in your community with your lived experience?

We are hiring a part-time (10 hours per week) Family Support Specialist (FSS) in Northern Ohio to serve as a peer mentor, providing guidance and helping other families with young children (birth through age 5) connect with and access early identification services.

The FSS must have excellent communication skills, an empathetic attitude to helping families facing developmental concerns, and must live in the local community in which they are hired. If you’re ready to make a difference in your community, apply today!

https://ocali.org/ocali_employment_opportunities/Family-Support-Specialist

06/01/2026

Need graduate credit? Check out Ashland University graduate level ATIM Courses! Each Assistive Technology course is only $225. No face-to-face meetings.

Earn your credit from home! Register now for Spring/Summer classes at https://buff.ly/47wzbdN

05/29/2026

🍩☕ Donuts with Di: Now Available On Demand! ☕🍩

Early Intervention Professionals—miss a live session in the Donuts with Di series? You can now access sessions on demand as part of Let’s Get Curious About Assessments, a 5‑part learning series.

These on‑demand sessions offer practical strategies to strengthen assessment practices in early intervention, supporting clarity, confidence, and thoughtful decision‑making.

Ohio Approved
DODD Approved

👉 Grab your coffee, your donut, and learn on your schedule! https://ohioeducationstation.org/Donuts-with-Di

05/29/2026

If you know a family with a child, birth to five, who’s unsure where to start with developmental concerns, OCALI’s Family Support Specialists are here to help. Connect with someone who’s been through this before.

Check out this testimonial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tn90dkzDVmY&list=PL9xjfybC2p9EfGPCB12GDKjogNM_y2Cks&index=2

Make a referral today: https://ocali.org/family-support-specialists

05/29/2026

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Discover how the POUR principles — Perceivable, Operable, Understandable and Robust — can help you create digital content that’s easier for everyone to use.

05/29/2026

Ensure students with disabilities can access curriculum materials by understanding which accessible educational materials (AEM) are appropriate to use and by providing accessible formats. The new module, Navigating Accessible Educational Materials: Accessible Formats, shares foundational information about AEM and guidance for providing accessible formats as required by the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).

Authored by Cynthia Curry, this module is an update of a previous module, Navigating Accessible Instructional Materials, authored by Diana Foster Carl in collaboration with the National Center on Accessible Instructional Materials (AIM Center) and the Texas Assistive Technology Network (TATN).

Learn more: https://atinternetmodules.org/m/2883

05/28/2026

Want to support every child’s learning journey in Ohio? The Ohio PROMISE Professional Credential (OPPC) is here!

Developed by Ohio’s State Leadership Team, this free on-demand training helps teachers, families, and caregivers implement practices that promote equity, access, and inclusion for young learners.

Choose your level—Understanding, Knowledge, or Application—and start building supportive environments for all children.

https://occrra.org/ohio-professional-registry/promise-credential/

05/28/2026

Are you an educator who is supporting learners with disabilities during phonics instruction? 📚 The Teaching All Learners Center’s How-To Tips and Strategies Video Gallery provides practical guidance on how to organize your phonics materials to align with the flow of your phonics lesson. This video also includes ideas for adapted materials to support all learners. Start watching today: https://youtu.be/JAiE1T1J2xk

Download the lesson plan:https://literacyaccessforall.org/storage/ocali-ims-sites/ocali-ims-tdla/documents/Phonics_Lesson_Plan.pdf

Learn from Shawna Benson at the Teaching All Learners Center in OCA...

05/28/2026

Explore our curated list of stories that celebrate strengths, build understanding, and help families, educators, and peers learn together. Whether you're a teacher, parent, or caregiver, this collection offers engaging reads for individuals of all ages.

👉 Browse the full list here: https://ocali.org/Childrens-Books-on-Autism

05/27/2026

Transitions are a critical time for young children and their families. Are you looking for new ways to support them?

The Ohio Education Station offers a hub of professional development specifically designed for early childhood professionals. Whether you prefer live sessions or learning at your own pace with on-demand training, we have the resources to help you:

Strengthen your transition practices

Better support the children and families you serve

All modules are either Ohio Approved or eligible for credit through the Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD).

Explore our current training opportunities and resources today: https://ohioeducationstation.org/early-childhood-transitions?tab-training-resources=Training+Opportunities