This week we are featuring FIVE amazing Direct Support Professionals during National DSP Week! We are celebrating ALL DSPs — they are the heart and soul of everything we do to help people with disabilities feel, and be, included in the community. #DSPRW19 DSP WEEK ALL STAR: Abby Caron, Frontier Community Services Abby has worked in a residential home providing direct …
Thank you Mid-America Conversion Services
Thank you to Mid-America Conversion Services for your donation to Pioneer School to go towards technological advancements in learning equipment. Pioneer has put that money towards purchasing Promethean boards for all the classrooms.
Pioneer Preschool Awarded 5-Star Rating
In recognition of their commitment to quality and an ongoing dedication to the learning and development of children, Mt. Logan Early Childhood Center has received a Five-Star Step Up To Quality Award from the state of Ohio. Mt. Logan Early Childhood Center includes both Chillicothe City Preschool and Pioneer Preschool. Step Up To Quality is Ohio’s rating system for learning …
Pioneer School Back to School Night
Reminder! Friday August 16 5:00-6:00pm. Come meet your new teachers, therapists and staff, tour the school, and reunite with friends! See you there!
Provider of the Month :: August
We would like to recognize Scott Morris as August’s Provider of the Month. Scott has been a provider for 7 years as a wonderful support and advocate for Kasey. They have a lot of fun together down in the park or just hanging around the house. Scott is in tune with Kasey’s needs and understands how best to support him. …
Job Opportunity!
Pioneer is hiring! We are looking for a Speech Therapist. For more details on qualifications, summary of duties and to apply, visit our jobs page.
Mobile Smart Home Demonstrates How People with Developmental Disabilities can Live More Independently
Chillicothe, OH: The Southern Ohio Council of Governments (SOCOG) was awarded grant funding to purchase a Mobile Smart Home to promote awareness of technology-based support for people with developmental disabilities. Devices and services called “remote supports” can give people access to support staff over two-way video or audio conversations. In addition, many technologies in the home such as security systems, …
Donate To Goodwill And Help People With Disabilities
Happy Spring! Did you know that when you do your spring cleaning and donate your unwanted items to Goodwill, that people with disabilities benefit? When you donate to Goodwill and use our donation ticket, Goodwill then gives people with disabilities vouchers so they can buy items they need to live and work in their community. Just be sure to use …
2019 Annual Action Plan
Our 2019 Annual Action Plan is now available. It features the 4 goals from our Strategic Plan and action steps that shape the direction of our services for this year. Click here to download a printable version of the plan.
IDEA Part B Funding Public Forum
At our next board meeting on April 11, 2019, we will be holding a public forum regarding our plans to use IDEA Part B funds in accordance with federal regulations. Any interested community member is invited to attend to learn more and provide input. Our board meeting starts at 6:00pm at the Administrative Building Training Room and the public forum …