Established in 1914, the Butler County Educational Service Center has a long history of serving the schools and residents. We serve as the central educational and service resource for schools, government agencies, families, children, and the community. We provide educational programs, professional development, multi-faceted family services from prenatal through high school that promote achievement and improve the quality of life for families and children. BCESC also provides staffing services, leadership and support in the areas of administration, management and consultation to school districts. Mission Through relationships we provide exemplary services to students and families that improve learning so children can lead successful lives. Our Services Include: • Educational programs and services, professional development and multi-faceted family services for children ages prenatal through high school. • Leadership and support in the areas of administration in the form of management and consultation to school districts. • Staffing service of specially trained professionals and technology support for school districts. Our Programs Include: • Head Start preschool • Early Head Start • Help Me Grow Home Visiting • Butler & Preble County Success • Kinship Navigators • Public school preschool partnerships • Special education preschool • Related services support including speech therapy, audiology and occupational therapy • Family and Children First Council • Therapeutic Interagency Preschool • Alternative education programs (Butler County Juvenile Justice Center, Union Day Therapeutic School)