ABOUT THE PARENT MENTOR PROGRAM

A Parent Mentor is the parent of a child with a disability employed to help school districts and families by providing training, support,
and information services.

The mission of the Ohio Parent Mentors is to provide the necessary support and resources to families of children with disabilities and
the professionals who serve them.

Ohio Parent Mentor projects are funded through grants from the
Ohio Department of Education (ODE). 

Some of the services provided by the Parent Mentor include guiding parents through the special education process including rights and responsibilities, listening and providing support to families and staff, providing information and resources, attending IEP meetings and other meetings when requested and conducting information sessions and workshops. 

The Parent Mentor project has established an extensive resource library for parents and staff.  There are many books for children, teens, books on parenting and specific disabilities including LD and ADHD. 
Contact the parent mentor office to borrow books or videos. 

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Ninth Annual Autism Seminar Series
Sponsored by Rainbow Babies & Children's Hospital
visit: www.uhhospitals.org/portals/0/docs/AutismSeminar2011.pdf
or call 216-884-2389

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Transition Drives the IEP
with Karen Lyke, Ohio Coalition
January 25, 2012 ~ 6:00 - 8:00 PM
Sponsored by the Parent Mentor Program
Gain an understanding about the importance of transition planning
for after high school for youth with special needs
Location - Nordonia Hills Branch Library
9458 Olde Eight Road - Northfield, OH

Whose Idea is This?
Parents Rights in the Special Education Process
with Karen Lyke, Ohio Coalition
February 22, 2012  ~   9:00 - 11:00 AM
Sponsored by the Parent Mentor Program
Nordonia Conference Center located next to Northfield Elementary School

PLEASE register with the parent mentor office @ 330-908-6219

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SST-8 PAC Workshops
9:30 - 12:30
(Includes lunch for those who RSVP)
Held at the Summit County Educational Service Center
420 Washington Avenue
Cuyahoga Falls, OH
To register please call Alice Doyle @ 330-929-6634 ext 511232

January 11, 2012 - "Transition Panel Specific to Employment" Representatives from: Option 4, Work Study, SST, UDS, Project Search, Summit DD, and Mental Health

February 8, 2012 - "The ALERT Program on Sensory Integration"
 Becky Mohler, MS,OTR/L  

March 14, 2012 -  “Puberty and Sexuality for Persons with Developmental Disabilities.” Donna J. Bernert, PhD, LSHE Assist.
Professor – Health & Education Kent State University

April 11, 2012 -  “Parent Rights” Karen Lyke , Ohio Coalition

May 2, 2012 - “What’s Going on in Ohio?” Learn about legislation, scholarships, waivers, housing, and more. 
Gary Tonks, Exec. Director, ARC of Ohio

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WHOSE IDEA IS THIS?
Use this link to download the parent handbook on Whose IDEA is this.