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Collaboration & Professional Growth! 🤝Instructional supervisors and directors of special education from across the OVEC ...
10/14/2026

Collaboration & Professional Growth! 🤝

Instructional supervisors and directors of special education from across the OVEC region came together for a joint network meeting featuring Kentucky Department of Education updates, presentations from Sun Behavioral Services and Curriculum Associates, and a session with Dr. Alexandra Hughes, OVEC’s Climate and Culture Consultant, on using CliftonStrengths to support leaders and coaches.

Through collaboration and shared learning, OVEC continues to empower educational leaders so students thrive!

10/13/2026

Celebrate National School Lunch Week with OVEF!

Did you know OVEC Head Start provides nutritious lunches and snacks every day to more than 800 children? This week, October 12–16th we’re raising funds to help offset the cost of school lunches and support our littlest learners. Here are 3 ways you can help this 👇

1. Donate to OVEF! A $25 donation provides lunch for one Head Start classroom.

2. Shop our Amazon Favorites! Looking for lunchbox essentials for school or work? When you purchase a recommended item through our Amazon links, a percentage of your purchase will be donated to OVEF at no additional cost to you!

3. Join BJ’s Wholesale Club (similar to Costco or Sam's Club). BJ’s is coming to Frankfort, and you can take advantage of special membership pricing while helping support our Head Start kiddos!
**New Club Card:** Just $15 (regularly $60) — BJ’s donates $5 to OVEF!
**New Club+ Card:** Just $50 (regularly $120) — BJ’s donates $15 to OVEF!
(Both memberships also include additional gas savings for the first six months!)

Visit our Linktree: https://linktr.ee/OVEF to find the BJ’s flyer and membership enrollment information, Amazon Links, and the OVEF Giving Page!

Every lunch matters, and every contribution makes a difference. Thank you for helping us make sure our Head Start kiddos have the nourishment they need to learn, grow, and thrive! 🍎💚

Check out our live webinar series! Mental Health Matters: A Lunch & Learn for School Leaders! ✨ For more information and...
10/13/2026

Check out our live webinar series! Mental Health Matters: A Lunch & Learn for School Leaders! ✨ For more information and to register follow this link ➡️ https://bit.ly/4AukCG2

10/12/2026

Looking for a way to give back? OVEC Head Start is looking for volunteers, and just one hour a week can make a difference!
From spending time in the classroom to helping with special projects, events or behind-the-scenes needs, there are several ways to get involved.

Now Enrolling at Bullitt County -  OVEC Head Start! 📚🖍Give your child a strong start with a program designed to help the...
10/12/2026

Now Enrolling at Bullitt County - OVEC Head Start! 📚🖍

Give your child a strong start with a program designed to help them learn, grow, and thrive.

✔️ High-quality early learning
✔️ Health and nutrition services
✔️ Family support and engagement

Scan the QR code or follow the link below to learn more about our Head Start programs and begin the enrollment process today. ➡ https://www.ovecheadstart.org/program-application

Newburg OVEC Head Start students are actively learning about the clothing unit. In this lesson, our students were encour...
10/08/2026

Newburg OVEC Head Start students are actively learning about the clothing unit. In this lesson, our students were encouraged to use their imaginations and create a person out of the materials provided! 👕✨

This is your sign to start doing Question of the Day at work! ☔️🐿️🥪🍕💧🍫👻
10/07/2026

This is your sign to start doing Question of the Day at work! ☔️🐿️🥪🍕💧🍫👻

Dr. Bethanie Opell recently provided Youth Mental Health First Aid at no cost to OVEC members and Shelby County resident...
10/06/2026

Dr. Bethanie Opell recently provided Youth Mental Health First Aid at no cost to OVEC members and Shelby County residents as part of our ongoing efforts to promote mental health awareness.

This training equips participants with the knowledge and skills to recognize signs of mental health challenges in youth, respond appropriately, and connect individuals with support and resources when they need them most.

Interested in bringing Youth Mental Health First Aid to your staff or community? Reach out to learn more about scheduling a training.

This week, we had the opportunity to support Bullitt County Public Schools new special education staff through professio...
10/02/2026

This week, we had the opportunity to support Bullitt County Public Schools new special education staff through professional learning focused on developing high-quality, compliant IEPs.

Educators explored IEP requirements, measurable goals, specially designed instruction (SDI), and how individualized supports connect to student progress and success. ✨

Shoutout to Dr. Debbie Mays on being recognized for her CliftonStrength—Relator! ✨A colleague said, "During my first yea...
10/01/2026

Shoutout to Dr. Debbie Mays on being recognized for her CliftonStrength—Relator! ✨

A colleague said, "During my first year at OVEC, Dr. Mays has gone out of her way to include me in projects and make me feel like a valuable member of the Exceptional Children Services team. She is quick to share her knowledge without judgement and answer any question that I have. I am lucky to have her as a colleague."

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