A Parent Mentor helps school districts and families by providing training, information, 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). All Parent Mentor service are provided free of charge.
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, conducting information sessions and workshops and connecting families with community resources.
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