After a child's third birthday, children and their families will transition out of Early Intervention (EI). As part of this process, your child will be reassessed to determine if they are eligible to receive services from the Miami County Board of Developmental Disabilities. If found eligible, the child will connect with our Service & Support Administration team and be designated a Service & Support Administrator (SSA or case manager) who specializes in serving school-age children.

The SSA will provide a variety of supports and resources to help the child lead a happy, self-directed life. The SSA will also advocate for the child throughout their education, supporting both the child and the school in achieving the child and family's desired outcomes.

SSAs are dedicated to guiding students and families through every stage in the child's education. SSAs can help you navigate the process by:

• Assisting with life transitions, including EI to preschool and preschool to kindergarten
• Attend IEP Meetings Attending IEP (Individualized Service Programs) meetings to ensure family's understanding
• Connecting students and their families to community resources, interest groups, etc
• Coordinating services, including assessing the child and family's needs to help develop person-centered plans
• Collaborating with schools, Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities (OOD) and other agencies to support the student
• Offering support and training to school districts regarding disability-related information and resources