Parent Mentor -Allen County Educational Service Center

11/06/2025

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11/06/2025

🤔 It’s easy to feel unsure about the what, why, and when of Ohio’s state tests📊

This guide can help you learn how state tests fit into the bigger picture of your child’s learning. When combined with teacher feedback, classwork, and report cards, they offer a more complete view of your child’s progress and success. 🧩

Thank you, National Parent Teacher Association, for creating this useful resource âœhttps://www.pta.org/docs/default-source/files/family-resources/2021/state-assessment-guides/oh-assessmentguide-familyguide.pdf

11/06/2025

The Patrol is proud to be part of Ohio’s Blue Envelope Program, a statewide initiative designed to support individuals with developmental disabilities during traffic stops and emergency situations by enhancing communication and reducing anxiety.

Participants carry a blue envelope containing key documents and information about their condition. This allows troopers to quickly understand how to best interact with the community member.

Each packet includes:
🔹 A blue envelope for documents and accommodation notes
🔹 A car decal to alert first responders
🔹 A program overview brochure

These envelopes are available for free through your local County Board of Developmental Disabilities.

10/29/2025

Here are two upcoming workshops that you may find Helpful. Check them out!

09/09/2025

Do you know about The Dolly Parton Imagination Library? Here is the link to enroll your child, Birth - 5, for monthly free books! Reading to your child daily promotes brain development, enhances language comprehension and builds vocabulary.

Enroll Your Child — Ohio Imagination Library

Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library of Ohio is reaching children in all 88 counties, thanks to a network of early childhood literacy partners and generous support from the Ohio General Assembly, corporations, foundations, and individual donors.

09/03/2025

You have questions about autism. We have answers! The new Navigating Autism Assessment resource is available for professionals, families, caregivers, and educators. So, whether you are exploring autism for yourself or supporting a loved one or student in your classroom, you’ll find dedicated resources to help you. Choose the door that best fits your needs to begin your journey.

https://ocali.org/navigating-autism-assessment

08/27/2025

I hope your school year is off to a fantastic start! As you navigate this new year, please remember that I am here to support you! Here are ways I can help;
* I can answer questions and help you understand special education laws, rules and procedures.
*I can help you prepare for meetings, attend Special Education meetings with you and help you communicate with your district.
*I can connect you with area resources and agencies that may be able to provide direct support to your child and family.
*I provide a listening ear from someone who has walked a similar path.

Please reach out! All services are free and provided through Grant funding by The Ohio Department of Education and Workforce.

419-222-1836 Ext 114
michelle.king@allencountyesc.org

07/31/2025

It's almost time! Back to School Grant Applications are now open for educators.
Back-to-school grant applications for educators now open | Ohio Department of Education and Workforce https://education.ohio.gov/Media/Ed-Connection/July-1/Back-to-school-grant-applications-for-educators-no