Resource Guide

Education Services

Milestones Autism Resources (216) 464-7600 www.milestones.org
4853 Galaxy Parkway, Suite A, Warrensville Heights, OH 44128 info@milestones.org
Milestones Autism Resources helps individuals with autism reach their unique potential. We focus
on educating and coaching for family members and professionals in evidence-based practical strategies.
Our conferences, workshops, professional development, referral calls and online resources connect the autism community with vital information, and each other.
Cuyahoga County Board of Developmental Disabilities www.cuyahogabdd.org
The Cuyahoga County Board of DD offers a full range of services, from in-home early intervention programs for very young children and their families to leisure programs for seniors and specialized therapies (speech-language, occupational and physical), psychological services, support administration, family resources and respite care, supported living, vocational training, community employment, rehabilitation engineering and crisis intervention.

The Arc of Greater Cleveland (216) 622-0755 http://thearcofgreatercleveland.org
The ARC serves in many ways including assisting families and individuals with problems in educational,
residential and vocational systems. The Arc can provide knowledgeable professionals to speak on a
number of topics related to intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Disability Rights Ohio www.disabilityrightsohio.org
Disability Rights Ohio is a nonprofit corporation with a mission to advocate for the human, civil and legal rights of people with disabilities in Ohio. In 2012, Disability Rights Ohio replaced Ohio Legal Rights Service as Ohio's Protection and Advocacy (P&A) system and Client Assistance Program (CAP). It is governed by a Board of Directors, primarily consisting of people with disabilities and family members of people with disabilities.
Redtreehouse.org www.redtreehouse.org
A program of the Ronald McDonald House, Redtreehouse.org is Ohio's online resource supporting the
well-being of Ohio’s families and children with challenges, disabilities, and health care needs. It was created to provide a welcoming and vibrant online community for families and professionals to explore and connect to resources and supports for children and young adults.

Educational Service Center www.esc-cc.org
At the Educational Service Center of Northeast Ohio, our mission is to serve the needs of the students and educational community by supporting, collaborating and partnering with local, regional, state and national agencies and providing quality leadership, products, programs and professional services.
KINDERNET www.chuh.org/Kindernet
Kindernet is a joint project of the PTA, CH-UH Early Childhood Department and Family Connections. 
Kindernet helps incoming families learn about their neighborhood schools by providing the following services and information at no cost: tours of your neighborhood school, opportunities to meet teachers and principals, discussion of academic expectations, invitations to special school events, registration information, and connections with neighborhood families.
Saturday Tutoring Program - Church of the Covenant (216) 505-0885 saturdaytutoring@gmail.com
The Saturday Tutoring Program provides free tutoring services for students in grades 1-12 from twenty-eight
school districts throughout Greater Cleveland. The program occurs in an environment of mutual learning and respect to help students achieve their academic goals. Our volunteer tutors come from universities, church congregations, service organizations, and the community at-large. Tutors and students cover a variety of subjects including math, reading, and science. Tutors also help students prepare for Ohio tests and college entrance exams.

CH-UH Adult Basic and Literary Education (Tri-C Aspire Program) (216) 371-7138
Delisle Options Center
14780 Superior Road - Door 9, Cleveland Heights, OH 44118
The program provides free academic skills instruction to people who need assistance acquiring the skills to be successful in college, training or a job. The Aspire program also has classes and resources for ESOL (English Speakers of Other Languages). The program is for adults, 16 and older that have skills below college level. Students applying to the GED program must submit proof of school withdrawal.
College Now – Greater Cleveland (216) 241-5587
50 Public Square, suite 1800, Cleveland, OH 44113
College Now is the only college access and success organization with advisors staffed in Greater Cleveland schools throughout the academic year. You can also visit us at the College Now Resource Center in downtown Cleveland or attend one of our community-based programs.
College Credit Plus
Ohio’s College Credit Plus initiative can help qualified students in grades 7-12 earn college and high school
credits at the same time by taking college courses from community colleges or universities. The purpose of
this program is to promote rigorous academic pursuits and to provide a wide variety of options to
college-ready students. Taking a college course from a public college or university College Credit Plus is free. That means no cost for tuition, books or fees. Your high school may have an agreement with a local college for specific courses, however, you can choose to take College Credit Plus courses from any college offering a course that would benefit you in the future.
Cleveland State University (216) 687-2279 ccp@csuohio.edu
John Carroll University

Rebecca Dinnen, Director of Non-traditional Student Recruitment
rdinnen@jcu.edu (216)-397-4328

Notre Dame College
Susan Hren, College Credit Plus Advisor shren@ndc.edu (216) 373-5344
Case Western Reserve University
Pre-College Scholars Program ccplus@case.edu (216) 368-2928
Cuyahoga Community College
Eastern Campus Enrollment Center 4250 Richmond Rd., Highland Hills, OH 44122
Carissa Godbott carissa.godbott@tri-c.edu (216) 987-2196
Metropolitan Campus Enrollment Center 2900 Community College Ave., Cleveland, OH 44115
Della Hilbert, Coordinator della.hilbert@tri-c.edu (216) 987-4164
Western Campus/Brunswick University Center 11000 Pleasant Valley Road, Parma, OH 44130
Margie Knight, Coordinator or Melinda Galla Coordinator
margaret.knight@tri-c.edu (216) 987-5155
melinda.galla@tri-c.edu (216) 987-5259

Westshore Campus/Corporate College West 25425 Center Ridge Road, Westlake, OH 44145
Michelle Noll, Coordinator michelle.noll@tri-c.edu