2018-19 Guide To Yellow Springs

50 the Guide to YelLow Springs y 2018 - 1 9 Y e l l ow S p r i n g s N ews $ $ $ Continued from page 49 adult learners achieve their career goals. Antioch University Midwest also supports opportunities for community service and partnership, from its 200-seat auditorium to its classroom facilities, which are available to host events. Community Children’s Center Contac t: 767-7236, 320 Corry St. ema i l : info@ysccc.org, ysccc.org The Yellow Springs Community Children’s Center is a not-for-profit, high-quality pro- gram offering education and care for chil- dren 18 months to 12 years of age. Licensed by the State of Ohio, the Center is a one-star rated facility through the Job and Family Ser- vices Step Up To Quality program. The philosophy of the Children’s Center is based on the belief that children learn through play experiences. The teachers pre- pare hands-on learning activities to challenge and encourage children at each developmen- tal level. A variety of open-ended materials, activities and social experiences are provided in an environment of comfort and security. Children choose activities, interact with each other, try new roles, experiment with their own ideas, build on their experiences and solve problems. Individualized attention is promoted by small groupings and a low child-to-teacher ratio. Parent and community par ticipation enhance program offerings. Staff and enroll- Educat i on ment policies encourage diversity of racial, religious, ethnic and socioeconomic back- grounds. The Children’s Center operates Monday through Friday, 6:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., with a late program until 6 p.m. Full- and half-day programs are designed to meet the needs of three age groups: 18 months through 36 months, 3 years through kindergarten and kindergarten through 12 years of age. The Community Children’s Center is gov- erned by an elected board of trustees. The Children’s Center is funded through private tuition, United Way allocations, and support from the community. Title XX is accepted. The center staff welcomes inquiries and observation visits. For more information on enrollment, call 767-7236 or email to info@ ysccc.org. Community Children’s Center After School Care Contac t: 767-7236 ema i l : info@ysccc.org We b : www.ysccc.org Children’s Center After School Program, located at Mills Lawn School and admin- istered by the Yellow Springs Community Children’s Center, is a recreational program offering after-school care for students ages 5 to 12. The program is designed to provide a safe, stimulating and enriching environ- ment that is child-centered. Children may choose activities according to their own interests, including inside and outside play, organized games, sports, arts and crafts and homework support. In addition, a daily snack is provided. The program accepts Title XX tuition assis- tance. For registration materials or more information, leave a message at 767-7236. Friends Preschool Program Contac t: Kathy Harper, early childhod director, 767-1303, ext. 113 ema i l : kharper@greeneesc.org Friends Preschool program is a public school program operated by the Greene County Educational Service Center. Located at Friends Care Community, the program provides rich educational experiences to children with delays in development. A few slots are also available for tuition students from the community. Therapy services are available as needed. The program is dedicated to helping seniors and children learn together through the development of intergenerational pro- grams. The program includes a strong educational component with structured teaching, as well as a health, nutrition and social service component. Class sizes are small. All staff have bachelor’s or master’s degrees in education. The program follows a comprehensive curriculum that aligns with Ohio’s Early Learning Content Standards. Bus transportation is available. The program is free to children with disabilities. There is a nominal tuition charge for private pay children. Friends Preschool serves children ages 3–5 from both Yellow Springs and Cedar Cliff school districts. Greene County Career Center Contac t: 2960 W. Enon Road, 372-6941 ema i l : rbolender@greeneccc.com We b : www.greeneccc.com Greene County Career Center has served as the region’s premier provider of career- technical education for high school and adult students since 1967. The center serves as a hub for high school juniors and seniors who seek career and college preparation in a hands-on environment. Approximately 60 percent of those completing a career-technical program at GCCC go on to a two- or four-year college or university, a career or trade school or an accredited apprenticeship program. In addition to programs offered on the main campus, the career center also provides instruction at all seven school districts in Greene County, in addition to the new Equine Science and Veterinary Science offered at the Agricultural Research Center. At Yellow Springs High School, engineering classes are provided by Greene County Career Center. The school also is the home of one of the premier adult programs in Ohio, the Peace Officer Basic Training class. Each year, dozens of new police officers earn their certi- fication thanks to this program. Additionally, Greene County Career Center also provides refresher courses for current law enforce- ment professionals and runs an academy for upcoming corrections officers. Beginning in 2014, a partnership through Clark State allows adults to take HVAC and Welding classes at the GCCC campus on West Enon Road. Greene County Educational Service Center Contac t: 360 E. Enon Road, 767-1303 We b : www.greeneESC.org The Greene County Educational Service Center (GCESC) is located in the Arthur Morgan Building next to Yellow Springs High School and has been at this site for the past 25 years. The GCESC provides a variety of educational services to Greene County school districts and other regional agencies. The GCESC employs over 180 workers in the areas of education and therapy and is one of the largest employers in Yellow Springs. The mission of the GCESC is to promote educational success of students by providing essential, effective, specialized services sup- porting collaborative partnerships amongst all stakeholders. GCESC provides high quality special education and instructional services to the districts in Greene County. The services provided to each district vary depending on the size of the district and the special needs that each district has. GCESC contracts with each district on a yearly basis. By coordinat- ing services for the districts, GCESC is able to help them reduce duplication of personnel and programs, thereby reducing costs for the schools. The Center is considered to be a premier provider of therapy services for students including physical therapy, occupa- tional therapy, speech therapy, and adapted physical education. The GCESC also provides school-based mental health therapists to all of the county public school districts. 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