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ADULT BASIC AND LITERACY EDUCATION (A.B.L.E.) Rhodes State College Hardin County Learning Lab Located at International Paper 809 Fountaine St, Kenton, OH 43326 Telephone (419) 673-8842 or (937) 599-6275 ext. 406
Contact: Sharon J. Halter at Ohio Hi-Point Career Center
Business Hours: Classes in Hardin County held on: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday (6:00pm - 8:00pm) Tuesday and Thursday (5:00 pm – 8:00 pm)
Services: People with or without high school diplomas come to improve their basic skills, prepare for the GED or college placement exams, gain computer skills, or prepare for job placement · GED Prep. · ABE Skill Training - reading and math. · ESL (English-as-a-second-language class)
Eligibility: Anyone 19 years of age or older A person 18 years old who is officially withdrawn from school A person 16 or 17 years old who is officially withdrawn from school and has a full-time work permit signed by the school
Cost of Services: No cost.
Procedure to Obtain Services: Contact the Ohio Hi-Point Career Center, 2280 SR 540, Bellefontaine, OH 43311-9594 for more information. APOLLO CAREER CENTER 3325 Shawnee Rd., Lima, OH 45806 Telephone (419) 998-2999; Fax (419) 998-2929 E-mail: EiberN@Apollo.NOACSC.org
Contact: Neal Eiber, Adult Director
Business Hours: Monday - Thursday (7:30 am - 10:00 pm), Friday (7:30 am - 3:30 pm)
Services: Vocational and Technical Training.
Eligibility: Must be at least 18 years of age.
Procedure to Obtain Services: Registration
Cost of Services: Varies by course.
Facility Accessibility: Handicapped accessible.
Financed by: Tuition and Federal and State funds. HARDIN COUNTY EDUCATIONAL SERVICE CENTER 1211 W. Lima St., Suite A, Kenton, OH 43326 Telephone (419) 674-2288; Fax (419) 675-3309 E-mail: hc_supt@woco-k12.org
Contact: Lou Ann Harrold, Superintendent
Business Hours: Monday - Friday (8:30am - 4:00pm)
Services: Cost efficient services for school districts including: Curriculum and instruction, professional development, administrative, and fiscal. Special needs (multiple and severe behavior handicapped, preschool classes, speech-language and physical/occupational therapy, psychological services, parent mentoring plus home and school coordination, and transition to work including alternative school and coursework on line.
Eligibility: Hardin County school district resident or resident of school district which contracts with Hardin County Educational Service Center for services.
Procedure to Obtain Services: Referral from school district or direct contact.
Financed by: Ohio School Foundation monies; federal, state, and private grants. HARDIN COUNTY LITERACY COUNCIL, INC. 102 W. Columbus St. Kenton, OH 43326 Telephone (419) 673-8285
Contact: Sharon Harpest, Director
Business Hours: Tuesdays & Fridays 9:00am - 12:30pm, unless either day is a holiday - office will then be staffed an alternate day.
Services: Teach adults to read so that they can become employable or advance in their present employment. The reading program is between tutor and student on a one-to-one basis.
Eligibility: Must be 18 years of age or older.
Cost of Services: There is no cost to the student for this service; text books and related materials are also furnished free of charge.
Procedure to Obtain Services: Contact Hardin County Literacy Council office.
Additional Remarks: Complete privacy with the student is of utmost importance.
Financed by: United Way of Hardin County, United Way of Ada - Liberty Township, and private donations from Literacy Council’s annual fund-raising campaign JAMES A. RHODES STATE COLLEGE 4240 Campus Dr. Lima, OH 45804 Telephone (419) 995-8001; Fax (419) 995-8099
Contact: Scott Lingrell, Director of Admissions
Business Hours: Monday – Tuesday (8:00 am - 6:00 pm) Wednesday – Friday (8:00 am – 5:00 pm)
Services: Education and training for individuals in business, engineering technologies, public service, health professions, and general studies.
Eligibility: Open enrollment policy; high school diploma or GED.
Cost of Services: Course fees published in annual catalog.
Procedure to Obtain Services: Contact Admissions to apply; register for classes. MARION TECHNICAL COLLEGE 1467 Mt. Vernon Ave. Marion, OH 43302-5694 Telephone (740) 389-4636 Website: www.mtc.tec.oh.us
Contact: Joel Liles, Director of Admission and Career Services
Business Hours: Monday - Thursdays (7:30 am - 7:30 pm) Fridays (8:00 am - 5:00 pm)
Services: · Certificate and Associate Degrees, Continuing Education in customized programs for business and industry in Business, Engineering, Health and Public Services technologies. · Customized Training and Testing for Business · Free Job Placement Services · Career Interest Testing and Counseling · Basic Skills Assessment · Assistance in Applying for Financial Aid
Eligibility: Open admission for most programs.
Cost of Services: Credit courses are $61.00/credit, plus tech/lab fees.
Procedure to Obtain Services: Contact admission office by phone or send e-mail to enroll@mtc.tec.oh.us
Facility Accessibility: Complies with ADA standards
Additional Remarks: Public, State 2-year college
Financed by: State MILLSTREAM G.R.A.D.S. 1200 Broad St. Findlay, OH 43326 Telephone (419) 425-8357
Contact: Beth Smith, Coordinator
Business Hours: Monday - Friday (7:15 am - 3:15 pm)
Services: Our task is to assist students, who are either expecting babies or are parenting, to reach graduation.
Eligibility: Student enrolled in a public school.
Cost of Services: No cost or fees.
Procedure to Obtain Services: Contact school guidance office.
Additional Remarks: County Coordinator - Marianne Baum - 620 Lynn Street - Findlay, Ohio (419) 425-3063 (Hardin, Hancock, Wyandot, Putnam County Schools) NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY 1441 N. Cable Rd., Lima, OH 45805 Telephone (419) 227-3141 or (419) 998-3120; Fax (419) 229-6926
Contact: Rick Morrison, Director of Admissions
Business Hours: Monday - Friday (8:30 am - 5:00 pm) Saturday (9:00 am - 2:00 pm)
Services: Business Division Technological Division Accounting Medical Office Assistant Automotive AG Business Pharmacy Assistant Diesel Clerk Typists Business Administration High Performance Marketing Computer Technology Agricultural Technician Travel/Tourism Legal Secretarial Heating, Refrigeration Technician Legal Assisting Medical Secretarial Ventilation, Air Conditioning $170/credit hour Alternate Fuels Technician
Eligibility: High School Diploma or G.E.D.
Cost of Services: Varies
Procedure to Obtain Services: Contact Admissions Department
Additional Remarks: North Central Accreditation, Housing available.
Financed by: Pell Grant, OIG, Student Loan, and Scholarships OHIO HI-POINT CAREER CENTER 2280 S. R. 540, Bellefontaine, OH 43311-9594 Telephone (937) 599-3010; Fax (937) 599-2318
Contact: Kimberly Wilson
Business Hours: Monday - Friday (8:00 am - 4:00 pm)
Services: Career training programs for youth and adults: - Career training programs for junior and senior high school students - Adult full-time programs in health and office fields - Business and Industry training - Adult Basic Literacy Education (preparation for GED and testing) - Assessment workshops and career counseling - Financial aid to adult students in full-time career training programs
Cost of Services: Call for specific fees
Procedure to Obtain Services: Joyce Roberts - High School programs - ext. 350 Darlene Chiles - Adult programs - ext. 207 Jay Hunt - Assessment/Financial - ext. 400
Facility Accessibilty: All services on the campus are accessible to the handicapped
Financed by: Ohio Department of Education, State and Local funds
Additional Remarks: Ohio Hi-Point Career Center is a leader in workforce development and education. Our environment is conducive to providing the best possible learning experiences to prepare students for skilled employment and lifelong learning in a technological world. OHIO NORTHERN UNIVERSITY ADMISSIONS OFFICE 525 S. Main St., Ada, OH 45810 Telephone (419) 772-2260; Fax (419) 772-2313
Contact: Admissions Counselor
Business Hours: Monday - Friday (8:00 am - 5:00 pm) Saturdays (8:00 - 12:00 pm)
Services: Bachelor Degree Programs -College of Arts and Sciences -College of Business Administration -College of Engineering -College of Pharmacy
Eligibility: High School graduates or GED recipients
Cost of Services: $30.00 application fee. Financial Aid available for those that qualify
Procedure to Obtain Services: Complete application
Facility Accessibility: Handicapped accessible SIMON KENTON SCHOOL HARDIN COUNTY BOARD OF MR/DD 705 N. Ida St. Kenton, OH 43326 Telephone (419) 674-4158; Fax (419) 675-3274
Contact: Mark Kieffer, Superintendent
Business Hours: Monday - Friday (8:00 am - 4:30 pm)
Services: Early Intervention Services for ages 0-3: home-based and center-based. Pre-school classes: special needs and typically developing children ages 3 - 5. Educational services for school age students.
Eligibility: Early Intervention: must have or be at risk for a developmental delay. Preschool and school age must be placed by local school district through the IEP process. Typically developing preschoolers must make application at Simon Kenton School.
Cost of Services: No charge for children with developmental delays or disabilities. No charge as placed by school district. Typically developing preschoolers - $3.00 per day.
Procedure to Obtain Services: Contact Simon Kenton School.
Additional Remarks: Simon Kenton School also offers the following services: Special Olympics Case Management Services: assists with advocacy, accessing other agencies and residential placement. Family Resource Services: assists families to keep children with disabilities in family home.
Financed by: Federal, state, and local taxes THE HARDIN COUNTY ACADEMY 1211 W. Lima St., Kenton, OH 43326 Telephone (419) 674-2288; Fax (419) 675-3309
Contact: Bob Simmons, Director
Business Hours: Daytime 8:30 - 4:00; M-F
Services: Services associated with assisting students with earning credits to graduate.
Eligibility: The student served by school whose needs are not met within traditional educational setting, but who demonstrates evidence that s/he is motivated to be successful in the alternative educational setting.
Procedure to Obtain Services: Referral by school counselor or principal. Student and parents then meet with the Hardin County Academy Entrance Committee, who decides if program fits the student’s needs.
Cost of Services: Per Diem.
Additional Remarks: The Hardin County Academy believes students should be motivated to graduate. The 3 A’s (Attitude, Achievement, and Attendance) are very important.
THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY AT LIMA 4240 Campus Dr., Lima, OH 45804 Telephone (419) 995-8225 or (419) 995-8396; Fax (419) 995-8483 E-mail: smithson.9@osu.edu
Contact: Dr. Garlene Smithson, Director - Enrollment Services
Business Hours: Office hours: Monday - Friday (8:00 am - 5:00 pm) Classes: Day and evening
Services: One of four extended campuses of the Ohio State University. The University operates as a single unit. Students at Lima are full Ohio State students upon enrollment. Courses taught at OSU Lima are identical to courses taught in Columbus and lead to the same Associates, Bachelors and Masters degrees. Continuing Education courses also available.
Eligibility: Admission to Ohio State
Cost of Services: $40.00 application fee for undergraduates
Procedure to Obtain Services: Contact Admissions office at (419) 995-8391.
Additional Remarks: TOPS program for Job & Family Services employees (tuition paid). WEST CENTRAL OHIO SPECIAL EDUCATION REGIONAL RESOURCE CENTER 1045 Dearbaugh Ave., Suite 1, Wapakoneta, OH 45895 Telephone (419) 738-9224; 1-800-686-2945; Fax (419) 738-9199 Email: hc_byers@woco-k12.org Web: www.wcoserrc.org
Contact: Tim Byers, Director
Business Hours: Monday - Thursday (8:00am - 4:30pm) Friday (8:00am -4:00pm)
Services: An educational agency providing support, information, resources, and technical assistance to educators and families of children with disabilities in Allen, Auglaize, Champaign, Hardin, Logan, Mercer, and Shelby counties. SERRC provides local and regional training to parents and professionals on topics such as disability awareness, laws, and regulations, IEP’s transition, learning strategies, and communication. The Center promotes and models effective collaboration between parents and professionals. A newsletter is published three times a year Please call to be added to the mailing list.
Eligibility: Children and students with disabilities, ages 0 - 22 years old
Cost of Services: No cost.
Procedure to Obtain Services: Notify school contact person, special educational supervisor for school district, or call SERRC and procedures will be explained.
Additional Remarks: Mission statement: “To support and assist local education agencies and families in providing quality education for students with disabilities in the least restrictive environment.”
Financed by: Title VI-B Federal Funds, provided through IDEA.
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