Andrea Ciavarelli, M.Ed.
Consultant: Secondary Transition, Family Engagement, and Instructional Improvement
Andrea.Ciavarelli@sst9.org
330-492-8136 Ext. 1413
Hannah Cowie, MPH, OCPC, CDCA, ECMHC, OIFP-II
Consultant: Early Childhood, Family Engagement, and Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports
Hannah.Cowie@sst9.org
330-492-8136 Ext.
Deb Bates
Parent Support Coordinator
Stark County Educational Service Center
Debbie.Bates@starkesc.org
330-492-8136 Ext. 1552
Deb Bates is employed by the Stark County Educational Service Center and serves as a Parent Support Coordinator for districts in Stark, Holmes, and Wayne Counties. Deb works with families who have children with disabilities and their school districts to develop effective partnerships.
Services available for families:
ETR and IEP Process Technical Support
Resources
Annual Conference
Questions Welcomed
For further information regarding the Parent Support Program, call or visit our website. To be placed on our Parent mailing list CLICK HERE.
Amanda Lee
Canton City Schools
Parent Mentor
Lee_A2@ccsdistrict.org
330-588-2145
Allison Vizzo
Family & Community Liaison
Tri-County Educational Service Center - Wayne County
tesc_avizzo@tccsa.net
330-345-6771 Ext. 294
Addy Taylor
Parent Mentor
Tri-County Educational Service Center - Wayne County
tesc_ataylor@tccsa.net
330-345-6771 Ext. 263
The Parent Mentor provides free information, support, and training to help families and districts with needs related to special education. The Parent Mentor draws on knowledge and experience gained through Ohio Department of Education trainings and as a parent of a child with a disability.
The Role of the Parent Mentor:
Guide families through the special education process and explain parents’ rights and responsibilities,
Provide information and resources to families and school personnel on education laws, district programs and services, and community resources;
Attend Individual Education Program (IEP), 3-year assessment (ETR), 504, and other meetings at the request of parent or educational staff