A Parent Mentor is the parent of a child with a disability who is employed by a local educational service center to help school districts and families by providing training, support and information services. The MVESC Parent Mentor program services include: - Guiding families through the special education process and helping them understand their rights and responsibilities; - Listening and providing support to families and educators on an individual basis; - Providing information and resources to families and school personnel on education laws, district programs and services and community resources; - Attending Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings and other meetings at parent or staff request; - Organizing and conducting information sessions or workshops based on the needs of families and professionals; - Building collaborative partnerships among families, schools and communities to benefit students with disabilities.