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The presentations and materials shared during the 2025 Spring Parent Mentor Conference are listed below.
Note: Some presenters opted not to share their presentations.
Keynote: Jessica Hogaboom
Download the Adult Hope Survey – Ohio Mentors.pdf
Download the Hope Giving Responses.pdf
Morning Session 1b: Transition to College: Developing Individualized Transition Plans that Address Academic, Social, and Emotional Readiness
Speakers: Jessie Green, Karen Krainz Edison
Presentation
Morning Session 1c: Charting the Lifecourse-Transition from School to Adulthood
Speakers: Tracey Manz, Barbara Sapharas
Charting the LifeCourse Template
Charting the LifeCourse resource
Morning Session 1d: Vocational Rehabilitation R.A.I.S.E. -Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities
Speakers: Jessica Folsom, Janice Mader
Presentation
Morning Session 1e: Coaching Families: Channeling Emotions with Encouraging Words
Speakers: Meredith Evans, Hadia Khan, Jena Wells
Charting the LifeCourse Domain Taxonomy
Charting the LifeCourse Framework Infographic
Trajectory Tool
Morning Session 2a: Building Hope at Home
Speaker: Jessica Hogaboom
Presentation
Morning Session 2b: Introduction to the It’s My Turn and Goals Planning Success Post-Secondary Transition Trainings for Students
Speakers: Elaine Hamilton, Sandy Brickner, Nancy Crabtree
Presentation
Morning Session 2c: Tools for Supporting Families and Children through the Kindergarten Transition
Speakers: Julie Planke, Barbara Boone
Presentation
Kindergarten_Transition_Example
Questions? Contact cete-parentmentor@osu.edu
The Ohio Parent Mentor Project is funded by The Ohio Department of Education. The Oversight and Professional Development for Ohio Parent Mentors is provided by The Ohio State University’s Center on Education and Training for Employment, a translational research center within the College of Education and Human Ecology.
Center on Education and Training for Employment
1900 Kenny Road, Columbus, Ohio 43210
(614) 247-9982
Email cete-parentmentor@osu.edu
The Ohio Parent Mentor Project is funded by The Ohio Department of Education. The Oversight and Professional Development for Ohio Parent Mentors is provided by The Ohio State University’s Center on Education and Training for Employment, a translational research center within the College of Education and Human Ecology.
Center on Education and Training for Employment
1900 Kenny Road, Columbus, Ohio 43210
(614) 247-9982
Email cete-parentmentor@osu.edu