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Early Childhood Center of Excellence (EC-CoE)

Our Mission

Our mission at the Early Childhood Center of Excellence (EC-CoE) is to be Ohio's central source for support, resources, and education, ensuring that all young children have access to and can meaningfully participate in excellent early care and education.

Supporting Early Care and Education Professionals

Professional Development

A continuum of professional development for early childhood professionals and families through webinars, online training, and resources.

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Equipment & Materials

Explore and borrow equipment, materials, and assistive technology. Get ideas for utilizing these resources with our SPARK guides.

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Early Development and Learning Support

Our Early Development and Learning Specialists are here to connect you with resources and materials to facilitate universal practices in your early care setting.

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Cross-Agency Resources

We connect with organizations and agencies across Ohio. Check them out!

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Are you seeking a partner to help you connect with resources and obtain materials for facilitating universal practices? Our Early Development and Learning Specialists are here to assist you.

We provide:

  • Onsite consultation and coaching services to early care and education providers
  • Assistance with strategy identification and implementation
  • An extensive Collection of materials and equipment for borrowing

Our goal is to support you as you promote meaningful participation in routines and activities for all children in your early care setting. Additionally, we offer professional development opportunities to broaden your knowledge as you support all children’s needs.

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Latest News

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Now presenting: the EC-CoE Collection

A collection of equipment, materials, and assistive technology to create awareness and widespread use of universal tools in all early care and education settings in Ohio.

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Level 3 of the Ohio PROMISE Professional Early Childhood Credential Now Available

The PECC was created to raise the level of awareness, knowledge, competency, and confidence of early care and education professionals creating a supportive environment for all children. Three levels are offered to represent increasing levels of knowledge and implementation of universal practices across early care and education environments. PECC Level 3 – Advanced is now available for all professionals.

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Attention Administrators! Part C to B Training Opportunity

Available Now! Effective Transitions for Young Children and Families: IDEA Part C Early Intervention to Part B Early Childhood Services explores how to utilize cross agency collaboration to improve transitions from Part C Early Intervention to Preschool Special Education services.

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In the Know Naptime Series

Join our Early Development and Learning Specialists for the In the Know Naptime webinar series, a 30-minute virtual discussion on topics relevant to early care and education professionals.

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