Parent Mentor -Allen County Educational Service Center

Parent Mentor -Allen County Educational Service Center The Parent Mentor Program is grant funded by The Ohio Department of Education and Workforce. What does the Parent Mentor do?

It provides fee support and resources to families who have children with disabilities. Your Parent Mentor provides information and support to families about special education issues and assists school districts in receiving perspectives and input from special needs families. Services include:
- guiding families through the special education process;
- helping families understand their rights and responsibilities;
- providing resources and information to local school districts;
- providing resources and information to families, including information on educational laws and programming in their school districts;
- assisting families in engaging community resources;
- attending IEP meetings and other meetings at the request of the parent or school staff;
- provides and collaborates with other agencies to provide information sessions and workshops for both families and professionals;
- supports collaboration between families, community and schools to benefit students with disabilities.

02/26/2026

Early Intervention is holding a Community Developmental Screening on March 24 at 2550 Ada Road. This event is free and open to children ages 0-5.

If you have questions about your child's development or just want to check in, we encourage you to come.

The Ohio Department of Education and Workforce is seeking nominations of parents for their State Advisory Council for Ex...
02/18/2026

The Ohio Department of Education and Workforce is seeking nominations of parents for their State Advisory Council for Exceptional Children. Click the link to learn more.

Ohio’s State Advisory Panel for Exceptional Children (SAPEC) is currently seeking nominations for parents of children with disabilities to join the panel. The 2026-2027 SAPEC membership application closes April 1.

02/17/2026

Event: Saturday, March 21st 2026 Time: 5:00-7:00 PM Location: 19 Hawthorne Event Venue 1000 Fetter Road Lima, Ohio 45801 Contact: Rachael Staley (419) 303-8012 rstaley@acbdd.org Each guest (parent/guardian) must complete this form. Ages 14 and up. Parents/guardians/caregivers are strongly encouraged...

02/04/2026

The Board is hosting a Supporting Sibs workshop on February 27! Supporting Sibs provides peer support and information for young brothers and sisters to someone with an intellectual or developmental disability. Designed for siblings between 6 and 12 years old, attendees will have fun, play games, talk about their experiences and meet other siblings.

Register today by emailing supportingsibs@acbdd.org. Registration deadline is February 20.

01/29/2026
01/07/2026

✨Don't miss our 1st Support Meeting of 2026. If you're new to autism, suspect your child may be autistic or stuck and don't know where to go this meeting is for you!

We'll talk about :
-basics of Autism
-How to get a diagnosis?
-Next steps
-local resources and more!

These meetings are free and open to families, autistic individuals and caregivers 18yrs.+.
Have questions? You can reach us at 567-825-8921 and autismlifecenter@gmail.com

There is one week left to register for this fantastic free workshop about helping your child to navigate Anxiety and Dep...
01/04/2026

There is one week left to register for this fantastic free workshop about helping your child to navigate Anxiety and Depression. Please join us! Click the link below and see the flyer for more information. Please reach out if you have questions!

Help your child navigate Anxiety and Depression:

Use the link to register for the upcoming free workshop on January 15th. A light meal will be provided.

https://forms.gle/ux1Jkoiv5mcjr8VL8

01/02/2026

Help your child navigate Anxiety and Depression:

Use the link to register for the upcoming free workshop on January 15th. A light meal will be provided.

https://forms.gle/ux1Jkoiv5mcjr8VL8

11/06/2025

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11/06/2025

🤔 It’s easy to feel unsure about the what, why, and when of Ohio’s state tests📊

This guide can help you learn how state tests fit into the bigger picture of your child’s learning. When combined with teacher feedback, classwork, and report cards, they offer a more complete view of your child’s progress and success. 🧩

Thank you, National Parent Teacher Association, for creating this useful resource âœhttps://www.pta.org/docs/default-source/files/family-resources/2021/state-assessment-guides/oh-assessmentguide-familyguide.pdf

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Lima, OH
45801

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