Parent Engagement

Each family should explore what best fits their families needs and philosophies in parent engagement.  This section includes a sampling of information and resources to assist families of students with disabilities in being active participants in their child's educational process.

• Inclusive Schools Network
• National Association for Gifted Children
• National Coalition for Parent Involvement in Education
• National Parent Leadership Support Project  
• Ohio Coalition for the Education of Children with Disabilities
• Ohio Dept. of Education - Learners with Special Needs and Talents
• Pacer Center
• Parent Mentors of Ohio
• Partners in Policymaking
• Parent Leadership Institute [PLI]
• Pritchard Center
• Red Tree House 
• Technical Assistance Alliance for Parents Center 
• Technical Assistance Alliance for Parents Center [spanish]
• US Department of Education - Links for Families
• You Got to Love Parents

An important part of parent involvement in special education issues is to help families prepare their child for independence and the development of their own self advocacy skills.  Links to the next transitional point in life in a students life are:

• Ohio Self Determination Association
• People First of Ohio

For more information on parent engagement, leadership development and self advocacy contact, Terri McIntee, Family and Community Involvement Consultant, at 216-446-3810.