Tiger Paw Programs

• Our program strives to provide a safe, healthy and nurturing environment for each child as well as a high quality learning environment.
• The childcare program is available for current Ozark School District employees. 

• Our program strives to provide a safe, healthy and nurturing environment for each child as well as a high quality learning environment.
• Our 3 year old through preschool classrooms utilize the Emerging Language and Literacy Curriculum. This early childhood curriculum addresses not only all developmental domains with theme-based units, children’s literature, multisensory activities, scaffolded instruction, and parental involvement but also creates an engaging environment with activity- and play-based learning.

Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) is a program for students from three years old to kindergarten eligible who meet specific eligibility according to the MO State Plan for Special Education. It is free for children who reside in the Ozark School District.

To make a referral, please call 417-582-5992. You will be asked for your child’s name, date of birth, telephone number, address and area of concern. A diagnostic staff member will contact you to explain the referral process and what happens next.

Services available with Early Childhood Special Education

• Speech/language pathology
• Occupational therapy
• Physical therapy
• On-site nurse for medical considerations
• School psychological examinations
• Educational diagnostics