Family Engagement Center

The Social Worker provides direct and indirect social work services to students (primarily with our Early Childhood Program) experiencing social, emotional and/or behavioral problems that interfere with their performance in school and facilitate communication among school, home and community providers. The Social Worker will identify and assess the needs of students and their families, counsel and advocate for them, link them with community resources, and intervene in crisis situations. The Social Worker can also provide support to school staff members working with students identified as needing support.

A Parent Mentor is the parent of a child with a disability who is available to help parents of a child suspected of or diagnosed with a disability. The Parent Mentor provides training, support, and information services to help families and educators communicate effectively to ensure that students with disabilities receive a meaningful and appropriate education. Services provided by the Parent Mentor include guiding families through the special education process, attending meetings with families to offer support, and helping to build collaborative partnerships between families and schools.

For more information check out the Parent Mentor Webpage or contact Wendy Smenner, Parent Mentor at either 419-214-3066 or [email protected]