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The best way to get personalized support is by reaching out to your local Parent Mentor. Use our Find a Parent Mentor Map to locate the Parent Mentor serving your area. If your region shows “TBD” or doesn’t currently have a Parent Mentor, don’t worry—help is still available. Click below to explore the Ohio Coalition for the Education of Children with Disabilities (OCECD) Specialist Map. Their knowledgeable specialists are ready to provide similar guidance and answer your questions.
No matter where you are in your journey, whether you’re just starting to ask questions or your child already gets special education services, these resources are here for you. We’ve picked some of the most helpful tools and information that every family should know about.
Ohio Department of Education & Workforce–Office for Exceptional Children
Ohio Department of Children & Youth
The Ohio Parent Mentor Project is funded by The Ohio Department of Education and Workforce. 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
Phone: (614) 247-9982
Email: cete-parentmentor@osu.edu