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It’s My Turn & Goals Planning Success: Elaine Hamilton, Sandy Brickner & Nancy Crabtree (@OCECD) introduce trainings that guide students through post-secondary transitions. 🎓✨ #ParentMentorConf #StudentSuccess

🎒 Tools for Supporting Families & Children through the Kindergarten Transition with Julie Planke & Barbara Boone Barbara Boone OhioFamiliesEngage. Help little learners & families navigate this big step! 📚🌟 #ParentMentorConf #KindergartenReadiness

🤝 Engaging Families in Transition Planning—Thomas Capretta & Hadley Bachman Hadley Bachman OhioFamiliesEngage explore best practices for family involvement during crucial transition phases. 💬📈 #ParentMentorConf #FamilyEngagement

Thank you to Ohio RISE, OCALI, The Ohio State University Nisonger Center, and Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities for joining us and sharing valuable resources with our attendees. Your support and dedication to families across Ohio make a big difference! #ParentMentorConference #ThankYouExhibitors

🌟 Huge THANK YOU to Goodwill Columbus for sponsoring the #ParentMentorConference. We are excited to learn and share information about their many programs to train and provide inclusive opportunities for individuals.

🎉 Parent Mentor Showcase: Celebrating Impact, Innovation & Community 🌟 Join us from 2–3:10 PM for inspiring stories, interactive posters & hands-on activities highlighting how Parent Mentors support families & schools statewide! 💙✨ #ParentMentorConference #ParentMentorsRock

💬 Connect at the Parent Mentor Showcase! 🎁 Ask questions, engage with presenters & join fun activities! Don’t miss this dynamic session celebrating Parent Mentors making a difference every day. 🌟🙌 #ParentMentorConference #CommunityImpact

🎈Come explore the Parent Mentor Showcase—where powerful stories, creative ideas, and hands-on fun come together! 🌟 Ask questions, meet mentors, and see how families and schools are transforming together. 💙✨ #ParentMentorConference #FamilyPartnerships #MentorsInAction

🌟 Mentorship that Matters 💙 Stop by the Mentorship Program table! Learn how veteran Parent Mentors create lasting impacts by guiding new mentors. Explore how YOU can get involved in this rewarding journey. 💡🤝 #ParentMentorConf #MentorImpact

And that's a wrap on the 2025 Spring Parent Mentor Conference! Thank you to everyone who made this event a success! There were... 💬 338 messages 👥 211 attendees 📷 96 photos/videos shared 📲 34 community board posts 🎙️ 25 speakers Check them out tinyurl.com/2y8cjfmz

Summer is around the corner, and so are camps for children with disabilities. There's something out there for everyone☀️ Considerations for choosing camp: Child’s interests Staff training in disability supports Accessibility of facilities Onsite medical & therapy services

🎧 #AssistiveTechnology can be a game-changer for kids receiving special education services. Unsure what to ask the school? Understood's guide breaks it down so you can be an informed partner in choosing the right tools. understood.org/en/articles/as… 📋🔧 #SpecialEducation

📘 NEW! The updated Guide to Parent Rights in Special Education is now available from OH Dept of Ed and Workforce in 20+ languages. Educational agencies can begin using this year, with full implementation required for the 2025-2026 school year. 🔗 education.ohio.gov/Topics/Special…

👏🏾Thank you OCALI for developing these fantastic #AssistiveTechnology (AT) tools. 🔦Spotlight on the ✨UPDATED✨ AT Domains document, offering an outline of options for areas of AT consideration and examples of what AT might look like in each ataem.org/storage/ocali-…

Congratulations to the 2025 EHE master’s, specialist and doctoral graduates! We are so proud of you and know that you will make a difference in the world. 🎓 #OSUGrad #EHEGrad

Students with disabilities who receive assistance from 3 to 6 community-based agencies are more likely to be engaged in post-school employment or education. Connect with your Parent Mentor and OCALI's Multi-Agency Planning (MAP) team today ohioemploymentfirst.org/multi-agency-p…

🔦Mental Health Awareness Week📣 Let's shine a light on the mental health of students with disabilities and their families. NCLD created a video on the mental health needs of students with learning disabilities youtu.be/F1ttLkwrNVg?si…

For some students with disabilities, school can be overwhelming. Sensory overload, social stress, and communication barriers impact mental wellness. Let’s advocate for compassionate classrooms. #InclusiveEducation #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth ablespace.io/blog/how-to-cr…

The Ohio Parent Mentors extend a heartfelt thank you to Emma Parker Photography for bringing the annual Spring Conference to life through countless moments captured through their skilled, enthusiastic, and candid photography. The moments live on! emmaparkersphotography.com

Parent Mentor Dee Marks Leads Pathways to Success Workshop Builds Bridges with Multilingual Families in Dublin City Schools parentmentor.osu.edu/pathways-to-su… OH Dept of Ed and Workforce #MultiLingual #FamilyEngagement