The Ohio Parent Mentor Mentorship Program: Relationships Worth Celebrating
News Share the Post: In the realm of education, the Ohio Parent Mentor Mentorship Program has emerged as a success, fostering meaningful relationships between experienced mentors and enthusiastic mentees. One example of this synergy is the partnership between Pam Thornburg, a seasoned Parent Mentor since 2003, and her mentee, Amy Beam, a new Parent Mentor […]
Trunk or Treat Resource Fair Brings Communities Together
News In the spirit of unity and community support, Claire McCumber and Theresa Foley-Reed, representing the Hancock County Educational Service Center (ESC) and Findlay City Schools Parent Mentors, recently hosted the second annual Trunk or Treat Resource Fair. This event brought together 500 families, all of whom were welcomed with open arms and plenty of […]
Toledo Parent Mentor Explains the Individualized Education Plan (IEP)
News Parent Mentors work to inform families of special education students about a system that can sometimes be difficult to navigate. Our Parent Mentor in Toledo, Monica McCain, recently spoke with her local news station about the work she does with families in her school district, as well as providing an explanation of what an […]
Parent Mentors Shine in Hosting Steps Toward Success Special Education Resource Fair
News The 2023-2024 school year has kicked off with a resounding commitment to support families and caregivers of students with disabilities, thanks to the remarkable efforts of Parent Mentors and District Representatives. Among them, Saundra Jordan and Raychelle Fair, Parent Mentors in the Cleveland Metropolitan School District, have set an energetic example through their recent […]
Parent Mentors Launch into the 2023-2024 School Year
News This year is off to a great start, and our Parent Mentors are busy working to support families and schools across the state of Ohio. Parent Mentors are uniquely positioned to support families of students with disabilities. They are raising, or have raised, children with disabilities receiving special education supports along the educational pathway. […]
