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PARENT MENTORS OF OHIO PROGRAM

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The Parent Mentors of Ohio program provides guidance and resources to families navigating the special education process. Parent Mentors, who are parents of children with disabilities, collaborate with educational agencies to enhance communication between families and schools. They offer support in understanding rights, attending IEP meetings, and building partnerships that benefit students. With services at no cost to families, Parent Mentors ensure that every student receives a meaningful education. Learn how to connect with a Parent Mentor in your district and access additional resources.

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  1. PARENT MENTORS OF OHIO PROGRAM Guiding Families Through the Special Education Process

  2. Do you need help navigating the special education process? You have come to the right place!

  3. Who are Ohio’s Parent Mentors? A Parent Mentor is a parent of a child with a disabilitywho collaborates with local education agencies and educational service centers to assist school districts and families by providing training, support and resources.

  4. Parent Mentors Of Ohio Program Vision Statement Districts have a responsibility to develop, support and implement a system of education services for all students. The basis of the Parent Mentor Program is the expectation that students with disabilities will be ensured appropriate and meaningful education if parents and educators communicate effectively. The parent mentor helps convey the family perspective to the educational team.

  5. Parent Mentors of Ohio ProgramMission Statement The mission of the Ohio Parent Mentors is to provide the necessary supports and resources to families of children with disabilities and the professionals that serve them.

  6. Parent Mentors of Ohio Services All Parent Mentor services are provided at no cost to families. Ohio Parent Mentor projects are funded through grants from the Ohio Department of Education, Office for Exceptional Children (ODE/OEC).

  7. Parent Mentors of Ohio Provide: • Guidance to families through the special education process to help them understand rights and responsibilities of the student, parent and school district. • Information and resources to families and school personnel on education laws, district programs and services, and community support. • Support by attending Individualized Education Program meetings and other meetings related to the services of the child that parents and school district staff might request.

  8. Parent Mentors of Ohio Provide: • Informational sessions andworkshops based on the needs of families and professionals. • Assistance in strengthening and/or building a collaborative partnership between families, schools and communities to benefit students with disabilities. • Individualized and confidential support to families and educators.

  9. How to Contact the Parent Mentor inYour District: Local Information: Diane RudzitisHudson City Schools Parent Mentor Hudson City School District Parent Mentor OfficeHudson Middle School77 No. Oviatt St Room B120-1 Phone Number: 330-653-1296email address: Rudzitid@hudson.edu (please wait for the next slide after the pause)

  10. Additional Information and Resources To access the Parent Mentors of Ohio website go to:www.ocecd.org/index.php Ohio Coalition for the Education of Children With Disabilities 165 W. Center St., Suite 3023rd Floor, Chase Bank BuildingMarion, Ohio 43302 T (800)-374-2806 F (740) 383-6421ocecd@ocecd.org (please wait for the next slide after the pause)

  11. Additional Information and Resources To access the Ohio Department of Education website go to: http://education.ohio.gov/ Ohio Department of EducationOffice of Exceptional Children 25 South Front StreetMail Stop 409 Columbus, Ohio43215-4183 (P) 877-644-6338 (please wait for the next slide after the pause)