Materials for the Families You Serve
We’re here to support you in bringing joy, learning, and connection to the families you work with!
We have a variety of early literacy and family engagement materials (all free of charge) for professionals serving children ages 0–8 in Oakland County.
Professional Resources
Find tools, guides, and support to help you navigate your child's early years.
Motor Skills Development
Motor skills are fundamental to a child's overall development, enabling them to explore their environment, engage in play, and perform daily activities. This section provides resources and guidance for professionals to support the development of both gross and fine motor skills in young children.
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Early On in Childcare
This page offers resources and guidance to help childcare professionals integrate Early On services into their daily routines and support families effectively.
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Developmental Skills
On this page, professionals can find trusted tools and resources to better understand developmental skills across different ages and how to support families in nurturing their child's physical, social-emotional, language, and cognitive growth.
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Become an Early Childhood Professional
Are you passionate about shaping young minds and making a lasting impact in your community? Join the vibrant network of early childhood professionals in Oakland County and embark on a rewarding career path that nurtures the next generation.
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Become a GSRP Site
Thank you for your interest in partnering with us. Partnership opportunities for the 2026 to 2027 school year are currently full. Information about partnership opportunities for the 2027 to 2028 school year will be available in Spring 2027.
Oakland Schools is expanding GSRP to increase access to high quality prekindergarten for eligible four year olds across Oakland County. This effort supports Michigan’s PreK for All initiative and helps children enter kindergarten confident and ready to learn.
Through partnerships with community based organizations, child care centers, and public school academies, Oakland Schools is strengthening early learning opportunities within local communities and helping families connect with programs that best meet their needs.
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Communication Development (Ages 0-3)
Communication begins at birth. During the first three years of life, children rapidly develop the foundational skills for language, social connection, and learning. For professionals working with infants, toddlers, and their families, understanding how communication unfolds and how to support it can make a lasting impact on a child's development.
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