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Parent Mentor Program | Ohio Valley Educational Service Center

Cambridge Regional Office

128 East 8th Street, Cambridge, OH 43725

Eligibility

Parents of children with disabilities.
Required documents

Hours

Mon-Fri 8am-4pm.

Application process

Call 740-439-3558 ext. 4242 to speak with Parent Mentor Tonya Buchanan or email [email protected] for information.

Fees

None.

Service area

Washington County, Ohio Guernsey County, Ohio Perry County, Ohio Monroe County, Ohio
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. 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.

Last Verified

05/20/2026

Providing organization

Ohio Valley Educational Service Center
Provides a wide variety of services designed to assist school districts. Goal is to provide quality education for students and promote communication and cooperation among area educators.

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