Maumee Valley Country Day School is the only PreK-12th grade accredited, co-educational, and independent school in Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan.

OUR MISSION HighScope is on a mission to close the opportunity gap through high-quality early education. OUR VISION To create a world where every child has the opportunity to realize their full potential, regardless of their circumstances. Because, we believe that high-quality early education has the power to change the trajectory of the world, one child at a time. WHAT WE DO At HighScope, we believe that every child deserves a high-quality, equitable early education. This conviction for equity has been the center of our early childhood research and what we practice in the classroom. We care deeply about the people we serve. That’s why we are dedicated to providing an early childhood education that supports every child and every community. We create strong instructional leaders across the country and around the world — helping programs build capacity for sustained positive outcomes and ensuring every teacher is supported and every child can thrive. HOW DO WE DO IT? We work side-by-side with teachers and programs studying classroom practice and child outcomes. Then, we bring the best of that research as evidence to support local, state, and national policies that advance the field of early childhood education. Our research defines best practices in early education and we use that knowledge to design HighScope products and services that empower early educators and ensure young children receive a high-quality education. WHY IT MATTERS Research proves that high-quality early education improves a child’s chances for long-term success. Children who receive high-quality early education compared to those who do not: • Are more prepared for school • Have higher graduation rates and college attendance • Have more stable employment and higher salaries • Create more stable home environments for children • Are healthier adults • Are more civically-engaged Join us — together we can empower educators, lift communities, and prepare children for school and for life.

The University of Toledo Foundation is the University’s official fundraising and gift-receiving organization. We embrace the UToledo mission by aspiring to be a forward-thinking, philanthropic organization, providing impactful financial support and engagement opportunities for transformation throughout our community and the world.

The Center for Automotive Research is involved in the research of significant issues that relate to the future direction of the global automotive industry. CAR, a nonprofit organization, is focused on a wide variety of important trends and changes related to the automobile industry and society at the international, federal, state and local levels. CAR's automotive industry research is performed by distinct groups and programs. To fulfill its mission as an impartial voice of the industry, CAR maintains strong relationships with industry, government agencies, universities, research institutes, labor organizations, media, and other major participants in the international automotive community. For the latest CAR research and events, sign up for our mailing list: bit.ly/CARmailinglist

The Association for Asian Studies (AAS) is a scholarly, non-political, non-profit professional association open to all persons interested in Asia and the study of Asia. With approximately 6,500 members worldwide, representing all the regions and countries of Asia and all academic disciplines, the AAS is the largest organization of its kind. Through its publications, online resources, regional conferences, and annual conference, the AAS provides its members with a unique and invaluable professional network.

EASTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION is a nonprofit organization management company based out of 344 MCKENNY HALL, Ypsilanti, Michigan, United States.

The Ohio Council of Community Schools (OCCS) is a not-for-profit organization that sponsors (authorizes) charter schools through the state of Ohio. As a sponsor, OCCS oversees and monitors charter schools to ensure they are compliant with applicable state and federal laws, policies, and regulations; fiscally sound; and academically thriving.

West Side Montessori is a family-oriented educational community engaging and inspiring children to discover their potential within an environment promoting mutual respect, social responsibility, natural curiosity, and a love of learning. West Side Montessori campuses are located in Toledo and Perrysburg, Ohio and is one of only five accredited Montessori schools in the state of Ohio. West Side Montessori provides highly organized classroom learning environments that give children countless opportunities to move, make choices, and take charge of their own learning. For example, very young children are sorting and categorizing their world and are very sensitive to order in their lives. The Montessori classroom environment and materials are designed to aid the young child in the development of his or her sense of order. Montessori philosophy and curriculum promote an understanding and appreciation for the interconnectedness of all that exists and a consequent social policy that teaches we are stewards of the earth. Social outreach and community improvement service projects are an integral part of our curriculum. Cooperation and collaboration are cornerstones of the Montessori learning environment. Students work together, learn from one another, and support each other in a non-competitive atmosphere.

Toledo Christian has been partnering with Christian families for 45 years to provide a college-preparatory, Bible-centered program to educate, disciple, and prepare students to follow Christ and impact culture. Our Classical Christian education is the pursuit of all that is good, true, and beautiful with the recognition that these are rooted in God.

In 1952, Penrickton Center for Blind Children began as a day nursery for blind pre-schoolers when no such program existed. Three families (Penman, Ricker and Wigginton) created a Center that has evolved to supply five-day residential and daycare services to children who are visually impaired and multi-disabled, ages 1-12 from across the nation. For over 70 years, the families have received these services at no cost. All financial support is provided by individuals, service clubs, corporations and foundations. Established in Taylor, Michigan, the brick building is a reminder of the dedication and hard work of staff and volunteers. The center provides a safe, nurturing environment for children to grow and learn. Guidance from therapists and childcare workers offer an exciting range of activities that enable children to develop their capabilities and celebrate discoveries with joy and wonder. Each residential room has a theme and showcases a large, decorated mural hand-painted by volunteers. The backyard is one large playground with green safety turf designed for protection from injury. Occasional visits from horses or the petting farm offer fun and engaging experiences for the children. Penrickton Center is nationally recognized as the leader and proponent of Dr. Lilli Nielsen’s concept of “Active Learning.” Penrickton Center staff is authorized by Dr. Nielsen to provide in-service training and seminars. This programming includes individualized teaching in the areas of self-care (eating, dressing, personal care), travel skills, motor skills, and language acquisition. Services include: • Evaluation/Consultation Program • Occupational Therapy • Social Work • Music Therapy • Developmental Programming • Nursing • Dance and Movement Therapy Learn more at https://penrickton.org

Wayne Service Center

Whereas Pathway, Inc., in keeping with the mandate of all Community Action Agencies to stimulate a better focusing of all available local, State, private, and Federal resources upon the goals of low-income families and individuals of all ages, in rural and urban areas to obtain the skills, knowledge and motivations; and to further secure opportunities needed for them to become self-sufficient, do hereby proclaim our mission to be: Pathway reduces poverty by providing comprehensive services that create pathways to self-sufficiency.