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The Parent Mentor Program is a support network for parents of children with disabilities. The program is funded by a federal grant that allows Kent City Schools to partner with a Parent Mentor from our school district. Your Parent Mentor is a parent of a child with a disability and is aware of your questions and concerns. All Parent Mentor services are provided to families free of charge.

Some of the services offered by the program include:

• Guidance to families through the special education process, including rights and responsibilities

• Support to families and educators on an individual basis

• Information and resources to families and school personnel including education laws, district programs and services, and community resources

• Attendance of Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings or other meetings

• Organization of informational workshops

• Collaborative partnerships between families, schools, and agencies to benefit students with disabilities.

For more information about the program, or to contact Patty Restaine, your Parent Mentor, call 330-676-7661 or email prestaine@kentschools.net