The Parent Mentor role is to provide information and support in regard to educational issues to families with children who have disabilities. Serves as a liaison between families and school district personnel in order to foster positive parent/professional relationships and enhance children’s learning experiences. May provide in-person counseling, help fill out paperwork, provide mediation, and accompany parents to IEP meetings.

Assists families in their interactions with the school system which may include help with school testing, enrollment of children in special programs, intervention on behalf of students facing disciplinary action or expulsion and other activities which facilitate communication between families and school staff.

Provides legal assistance which may include information, advice, or representation as well as online resources to help with the following issues: *School Discipline (Out of School Suspension and Expulsion) *School Push Out (Emergency Removals, Parent Pick Up Request) *Special Education (Initial Evaluations, Implementation of Individual Education Programs, Implementation of 504 Plans) *Related Services (Transportation, Speech, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy) *Behavior Supports (Behavior Intervention Plans and Functional Behavior Assessment) *Enrollment *Language Access *School Fees (Withholding Report Card or Transcript) *Bullying/Harassment *School Access for Homeless Students *Title IX Sex Discrimination

Provides legal assistance to parents who have children with disabilities and who are concerned about a lack of appropriate education or about (threats of) suspension and/or expulsion from elementary, middle, or high school.

Provides legal assistance to parents who have children with disabilities and who are concerned about a lack of appropriate education or about (threats of) suspension and/or expulsion from elementary, middle, or high school.

Provides advocacy and support for people with developmental disabilities and their families.

Provides information and support in regard to educational issues to families with children who have disabilities. Serves as a liaison between families and school district personnel in order to foster positive parent/professional relationships and enhance children’s learning experiences. May provide in-person counseling, help fill out paperwork, provide mediation, and accompany parents to IEP meetings.

Provides assistance to parents and schools in the assessment/identification/placement of disabled children; in-service training and materials loan to special educators and parents of disabled children; planning and development of special education projects and services in the public schools; coordination of special education research and demonstrations. Services for students ages 22 and under.

Offers special education advocacy.

Evaluates education cases related to disability access and special education (including evaluations, behavior plans and modifications or failure to follow Individual Education Plans {IEP's}); school enrollment issues (including homelessness and school fees/records/other barriers); language access (bilingual services for child and parent/guardian) school discipline, including expulsion hearings and appeals and manifestation determination reviews (MDR's); post-secondary education for individuals with a disability that cannot access education; lawsuit filed by the school against the applicant to collect education expenses.

Provides legal assistance to parents who have children with disabilities and who are concerned about a lack of appropriate education or about (threats of) suspension and/or expulsion from elementary, middle, or high school.

Provides help in communicating with school systems for parents of disabled children who are working to write and implement Individual Education Plans (IEP'S) for their children and to communicate with teachers and school administrators. Parent mentors are employed by a state grant and located in the school district to help other parents communicate with personnel in that district.

The mission of Ohio Parent Mentors is to provide the necessary support and resources to families of children with disabilities and the professionals who serve them. Parent mentors: guide families through the special education process and help them understand rights and responsibilities; listen and provide support to families and educators on an individual basis; attend Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings and other meetings at parent or staff request; organize and conduct information sessions or workshops based on the needs of families and professionals.

Provides legal assistance to parents who have children with disabilities and who are concerned about a lack of appropriate education or about (threats of) suspension and/or expulsion from elementary, middle, or high school.

Provides legal assistance to parents who have children with disabilities and who are concerned about a lack of appropriate education or about (threats of) suspension and/or expulsion from elementary, middle, or high school.

Provides help in communicating with school systems for parents of disabled children who are working to write and implement Individual Education Plans (IEP's) for their children and to communicate with teachers and school administrators. Parent mentors are employed through a state grant and located in the school district to help parents of disabled children communicate with personnel in that district.

Advocates on behalf of individuals with developmentally disabilities, as well as their families and caretakers in Medina County. Assists with identifying and accessing services, guardianships and Individualized Education Programs (IEPs). Note: The agency does not assist clients with unemployment applications.

Evaluates education cases related to: - Disability access and special education (including evaluations, behavior plans and modifications or failure to follow IEP); - Enrollment issues (including homelessness and school fees/records or other barriers); - Language access (bilingual services for child and parent/guardian); - School discipline, including expulsion hearings and appeals and manifestation determination reviews (MDR's); - Post-Secondary education for individuals with a disability that cannot access education; - Lawsuit by school to collect education expenses.

Provides help in communicating with school systems for parents of disabled child(ren) who are working to write and implement Individual Education Plans (IEP’s) for their children and to communicate with teachers and school administrators. Parent mentors are employed through a state grant and located in the school district to help other parents of children with disabilities communicate with personnel in that district.

Provides information and education via brochures, speakers, training, conferences and individual consultation that enables parents, caregivers, and professionals on autism spectrum disorder and related developmental disabilities to interact effectively with children and the systems that serve them. Service includes advice and limited assistance interacting with school and other systems.

Provides guidance to families of individuals with developmental disabilities to help resolve issues and navigate the developmental disability system. Offers support and resources to both individuals and family members. Assists with advocacy, planning, and support. NOTE: Service is not limited to school advocacy.

Provides special education services for children who have developmental disabilities and reside in Lake County .

Provides help in communicating with school systems for parents of disabled children who are working to write and implement Individual Education Plans (IEP's) for their children and to communicate with teachers and school administrators. Parent mentors are employed through a state grant and located in the school district to help parents of disabled children communicate with personnel in that district.

When children require services from multiple sources (i.e., mental health, schools, juvenile courts, developmental disabilities and alcohol/drug addiction services agencies), it can be difficult for parents to navigate their way through these various service systems. Families may become overwhelmed and have difficulty expressing their concerns and the needs of their child. Ohio’s Service Coordination process recognizes this challenge and has made support for families available through the Parent Advocacy Connection (PAC).

Provides assistance (phone calls, appointments, etc.) for disabled people dealing with public and private benefit systems and for parents of children dealing with public school systems around disability issues. Will review application filings for Social Security Disability (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and accompany applicants to hearings. This is not legal assistance, although organization has lists of attorneys that can help with filing appeals.