Category: News

Celebrating a Career of Dedication and Service: Nancy Stiefel Retires from SCBDD

Nancy Stiefel Photo with image of Sidney Daily News Article

After more than three decades of exceptional service in education and developmental disabilities, Nancy Stiefel is retiring from the Shelby County Board of Developmental Disabilities. Her career reflects a deep commitment to improving the lives of children and families, and her impact will be felt for years to come. Nancy earned her Bachelor of Science… Read more »

Shelby County Offers Early Intervention Services

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Written by: Superintendent Leigh Anne Wenning At the Shelby County Board of Developmental Disabilities, supporting families begins at the very start of a child’s life. For infants and toddlers who are showing signs of a delay, or who are born with conditions that may lead to developmental delays, our Early Intervention team is here to… Read more »

2025-2026 Typical Preschool Application

Preschool Application

Applications may be submitted securely online for preschoolers ages 3-5 years old for the 2025-2026 school year using the link below. If you do not have a computer or internet, please call 937-658-6709 to reserve a computer at the Sidney center. Typical Preschool Application

SCBDD’s Commitment to Accessible Homes

Photo of Superintendent Leigh Anne Wenning. Photo of article from Sidney Daily News.

Written by: Superintendent Leigh Anne Wenning Did you know that one of the priorities of the Shelby County Board of Developmental Disabilities is to ensure that individuals with developmental disabilities have the same access to safe, appropriate housing as everyone else? This goal is at the heart of what we do, and we use a… Read more »

SCBDD’S Berning Retires After 40-Year Career

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After 40 years of dedicated service to children and families, Alison Berning, Early Intervention Speech Therapist at the Shelby County Board of Developmental Disabilities, is retiring. Throughout her distinguished career, Alison has made a lasting impact on the lives of countless individuals and has been an integral part of the Shelby County Developmental Disabilities community…. Read more »

2025-2026 Typical Preschool Applications

Frequently Asked Questions

Applications can be submitted securely online for preschoolers ages 3-5 years old for the 2025-2026 school year beginning Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at 8:00 A.M. The application will close for initial registrations on March 20, 2025 at 8:00 a.m.  Please review the frequently asked questions for additional information. If you do not have a computer… Read more »

Substitute Positions

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NOTICE OF AVAILABLE POSITIONS Position Duties Qualifications Preschool Teacher Substitutes Shelby Hills Preschool $16.00 per hour Follow pre-determined lesson plans in accordance with individual IEP goals and objectives. Assure student safety in the classroom, on the playground, and loading/unloading of vehicles. Other general Instructor duties. Minimum of a HS diploma.  ODEW Substitute Teaching License required…. Read more »

Reflection on the past year

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It is November and that means for many of us, it’s a time to reflect on what we are grateful for in our lives. In my work life, I’m certainly grateful for the role I’m privileged to play as the leader of an amazing organization, the Shelby County Board of Developmental Disabilities. Not only am… Read more »

Meet Glide in Ohio!

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What is Glide? Glide is the world’s first self-guided primary mobility aid designed to further your independence and help you live life to the fullest. What is a Demo Day? The Glide team is thrilled to invite our Ohio community to join us for a unique opportunity to meet the team, hear from our founder, ask questions, and see… Read more »

Shelby Hills Apparel Fundraiser Now Open

Shelby Hills TShirt

Welcome to the 2024 T-Shirt Sale to support Shelby Hills Preschool! Each year Shelby Hills raises money to purchase pumpkins for Fall Fun Day, provide supplies for classrooms, provide crafts for the Christmas Program, and much more. Once again, they’ve collaborated with Ernst Apparel to create an annual fundraiser that shows school spirit: The T-Shirt… Read more »