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Program Basics
Offshoot of Best Start Network in Ottawa (1997)
Formed after the provincial government's Best Start Plan
Respond to any request for education received by the community and adjusts its
formats, times and locations accordingly
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There is a committee made up of Speech-language Pathologists
from First Words and both school boards who support the
transition from Preschool Speech & Language Services to School.
Steering Committee
Steering Committee which comprises representatives
from:
School Boards, the Children’s Hospital, The Ottawa Children’s Treatment
Centre, Children’s Aid Society, Headstart Nursery schools, OEYC, child
care sector, public health, and the Young Single Parent’s Network.
ANY LOCATION!