This directory has been developed to help individuals and groups locate services. A listing in this directory does not indicate an endorsement of any kind by Step Ahead nor does an omission of a service indicate a lack of endorsement.

Early Education Programs

First Steps of Boone County — Arc Rehab Services
900 W. Main St., Lebanon, IN 46052
765-482-7221
Website: http://www.arcrehabservices.org/
Early Intervention Services:
Free services to infants and toddlers 0-3 years, and their families to assist in the development of the "growing up" milestones e.g., crawling, walking, playing, feeding self, etc. Parents with concerns about their child's development are encouraged to call.
Toy/Equipment Loan Services:
Age appropriate educational toys and specially designed equipment for children with special needs may be borrowed for a period of time as needed.

Head Start
Community Action Program Inc. of Western IN
Perry Worth Elementary School
Boone County Head Start Director
3900 E. 300 South, Lebanon, IN 46052
317-769-3287
A preschool program for low-income children ages three to five years. Offering developmentally appropriate educational activities in both the center and home base options, health services, parental involvement, social services, nutrition education and transportation. There is no cost if eligible.

Preschool Programs

Provides scheduled classes for ages 3-5 years (unless noted otherwise). Early registrations are often conducted in February for the following school year.

Farm Fun Preschool
Carolyn Pennington
Zionsville, IN 46077
317-873-6089 offers B-day Party Service

Gingerbread House — Zionsville Christian Church
Judy Gallagher
120 N. 9th St.
Zionsville, IN 46077
317-873-6693

Little Lamb Nursery School
Diana Lamb
Lebanon, IN 46052
765-325-2037

Lockets & Pockets
Sue Stewart
Jamestown, IN 46147
765-676-6384

Love & Learn Preschool
Susan Shimfessal
Trinity Lutheran Church
2625 Elm Swamp Rd.
Lebanon, 46052
765-482-2207

Presbyterian Preschool Ministry (18 months - 5 years)
Lisa Erwin
First Presbyterian Church
128 E. Main St.
Lebanon, 46052
765-482-8198

Mother's Day Out

A unique childcare program for parents of whom neither full-time day care nor half-time preschool is an option. The purpose is to provide low cost, high quality childcare in a loving, wholesome atmosphere. This provides occasional childcare with no long-term commitment.

Mother's Day Out Preschool - Ages 1-5 years
Zionsville United Methodist Church
9644 Whitestown Rd.
Zionsville, IN 46077
317-873-2623

Mother's Day Out
Christ Lutheran Church
600 N. Ford Rd.
Zionsville, IN 46077
317-873-3242

School Corporations

Lebanon Community School Corporation

• Website: http://www.leb.k12.in.us/
• Superintendent's Office - 765-482-0380
• Lebanon High School - 765-482-0400
• Lebanon Middle School - 765-482-3400
• Central Elementary - 765-482-2000
• Harney Elementary - 765-482-5940
• Perry Worth Elementary - 317-769-3287
• Stokes Elementary - 765-482-5950

Western Boone Community School Corporation

• Website: http://www.weboschools.org/
• Superintendent's Office - 765-482-6333
• Western Boone Jr.-Sr. High - 765-482-6143
• Granville Wells Elementary - 765-483-6311
• Thorntown Elementary - 765-436-2333

Zionsville Community School Corporation

• Website: http://www.zcs.k12.in.us/
• Superintendent's Office - 317-873-2858
• Zionsville High School - 317-873-3355
• Zionsville Middle School - 317-873-2426
• Zionsville West Middle School - 317-873-1240
• Eagle Elementary School - 317-873-1234
• Pleasant View Lower Elementary - 317-873-2376
• Pleasant View Upper Elementary - 317-873-1224
• Stonegate Elementary - 317-873-8050
• Union Elementary School - 317-769-4122

School-Based Special Education

A free appropriate public education to students who are at least 3 years of age, but less than 22 years of age; are identified as disabled under the disability categories of Article 7; and have not completed high school graduation requirements and received a diploma.

Boone, Clinton, Northwest Joint Services
1005 S Meridian Street, Suite 150
Lebanon, IN 46052
765-483-3090 or 800-423-5107
Serves: Lebanon School Corporation, Western Boone School Corporation, and Northwest Hendricks Schools

West Central Joint Services
4730 W. Gadsden St., Indianapolis, IN 46241
317-243-5737
Serves: Zionsville Schools

Hamilton, Boone, Madison Special Services Coop.
5201 E. 131st St.
Carmel, IN 46033
317-571-7917
Serves: Marion-Adams Schools

Educational Advocacy and Information Resources

Indiana Parent Information Network, Inc. (IPIN)
IPIN is a statewide "parents helping parents" organization that provides information about laws and services as well as many other resources available to meet the needs of families of children with disabilities and chronic illness in their local communities and in the state of Indiana. Educational issues concerning school aged children with disabilities and chronic illnesses are addressed by IPIN parent liaisons. Training for parents and professionals about Special Education Laws is offered on a regular basis. The Indiana Parent Information Network, Inc. website, includes a central directory of useful information and resources for parents, families and professionals.
Contact: IPIN
317-257-8683 or 800-964-IPIN
FamilyNetW@aol.com or http://www.ipin.org/

IN*SOURCE Indiana Resource Center for Families with Special Needs
IN*SOURCE is dedicated to ensuring the rights of all citizens with disabilities. Their services fall under several project categories including the following: The Indiana Parent Training Program, a parent training and information project that informs parents about their rights and responsibilities guaranteed by state and federal laws in the special education process; The Collaborative Parent Involvement Project (CPIP), a statewide project helping parents, educators and local communities work together to address a variety of challenges including transition, assistive technology and surrogate parent programs. IN*SOURCE is part of the First Steps Early Intervention Unified Training Systems (UTS). The UTS coordinates training and technical assistance for families and providers serving children with special needs from birth to age six. IN*SOURCE also manages the Parent Involvement Fund.
Contact: IN*SOURCE
574-234-7101 or 800-332-4433
insource@insource.org or www.insource.org
Jill Summerlot, Regional Program specialist - Boone County at 765-522-113 or rexjill@tds.net

Parent Education & Advisory Council of Zionsville (PEACZ)
Parent Education and Advisory Council of Zionsville, Inc., is a nonprofit parent organization designed to provide education, training, information and support to families of children with disabilities, chronic health conditions or suspected of having a physical, mental or learning disability. PEACZ also provides information, resources and education to persons who provide early intervention, educational, transitional, medical, therapeutic and other related services to children with disabilities. PEACZ was also created to enhance public awareness regarding the needs and abilities of children with disabilities as valuable members of our community.
Contact: Deb Easterday 317-873-2134
http://peacz.org/

Adult Education

GED Programs and Adult Basic Education
Lebanon High School
Monday and Wednesday evenings

GED on TV: 800-248-7999

GEDonline.org

J. Everett Light Career Center
Adult Basic Education
1901 E. 86th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46240
317-259-5275

Purdue Extension-Boone County
765-482-0750
http://bccn.boone.in.us/ces/

Employment and Training Services

Boone County Employment and Training Office:
WorkOne Boone County
125 Lakeshore Dr.
Lebanon, IN 46052
765-482-0160

• Training and retraining for job placement (unemployed and underemployed)
• Job search
• Assessment testing and career counseling
• Pre-GED tutoring
• Resume development
• In and out of school training and internships (ages 14-21)
• Dislocated worker program
• Certified day care instruction
• Single parent homemaker grant
• No cost if eligible.

Arc Rehab Services
Program: Job Connection
825 W. Main St.
Lebanon, IN 46052
765-482-6815, ext. 106
240 S. First St., Zionsville, IN 46077
317-873-9829
Website: http://www.arcrehabservices.org/
Provides job placement for people with disabilities.

Arc Rehab Services
Program: Mainstreet Enterprises
912 W. Main St.
Lebanon, IN 46052
765-482-0051
Provides work skill training in a sheltered environment for people with disabilities.

BehaviorCorp - Vocational Services
317-587-0601
Provides services to help persons with serious mental illness become employed in integrated work environments through vocational assessments, transitional employment, case management and affirmative business. Serves Boone County. Fees are paid through Vocational Rehabilitation. Call 317-574-1254 for first appointment.

Indiana State Vocational - Rehabilitation Services
3607 W. 16th Street
Indianapolis, IN 46222
(based out of Indianapolis) 317-232-1571
State agency charged with assisting people with disabilities to find employment.

Family Service
Program: Ways to Work
327 N. Lebanon Street
Lebanon, IN 46052
765-482-6396
Assists families in dealing with the challenges of maintaining employment or staying in school. It is an innovative program that provides small loans to low income parents who cannot get loans elsewhere.

Unemployment Offices

Westside Unemployment
805 Beachway Drive, Suite 110
Indianapolis, IN 46224
317-684-2400

Lafayette Unemployment
2301 Concord Road
PO Box 5528
Lafayette, IN 47903
317-474-5411

HELPLINE: 800-437-9136

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