CINCINNATI, OH — Best Point Education & Behavioral Health is proud to announce it has been awarded a $5,000 grant from the Greater Cincinnati Foundation. This funding directly supports the 2026 Learning Innovation Grants project, specifically benefiting the Literacy Innovation for the Heidt Center of Excellence initiative.
The grant enables the purchase of tablets and specialized application licenses, expanding access to assistive and instructional technology at the Heidt Center of Excellence. By integrating these digital tools into the classroom, the project ensures that students have tailored, interactive pathways to strengthen their literacy and communication skills.
“We are incredibly grateful to the Greater Cincinnati Foundation for their investment in our students’ futures,” said John Banchy, CEO of Best Point Education & Behavioral Health. “This grant allows us to put assistive technology directly into the hands of our learners at the Heidt Center of Excellence. We are giving these students the tools they need to communicate, learn, and truly thrive.”
With the addition of these tablets and software applications, educators at the Heidt Center of Excellence can further personalize instruction, ensuring that every student has the resources necessary to reach their full potential.
About Best Point Education & Behavioral Health: Best Point Education & Behavioral Health transforms the lives of over 20,766 individuals and their families each year across 176 community locations throughout the Tri-State area. With more than 50 community and campus-based programs, Best Point offers a wide range of services including a state-of-the-art campus for autism and preschool services, comprehensive education and behavioral health programs for individuals and families, pediatric mental health urgent care, and a school-based health center. In 2025, Best Point expanded its impact by welcoming Butler Behavioral Health as a wholly owned subsidiary, further strengthening its continuum of care and extending services to individuals of all ages. www.bestpoint.org