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Cover of A Guide to Parent Rights in Special Education. Special Education Procedural Safeguards Notice April 2017 Ohio Department of Education

Ohio’s Guide to Parent Rights in Special Education (Available in 13 languages)

This guide by the Ohio Department of Education can help parents and caregivers understand your rights and your child’s rights ...
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Talking to Children About Violence: Tips for Parents and Teachers

Children and teens look to adults for information and guidance on how to react when they witness acts of violence ...
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Nationwide Children’s Hospital Mental Health Resources

Nationwide Children’s Hospital launched the On Our Sleeves movement to raise awareness about the mental health challenges facing our children ...
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Be Present Ohio – Helpful Conversations About Mental Health for Teens

Be Present Ohio provides young adults with self-care resources as well as resources for supporting friends who are facing challenges ...
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Be Present Ohio

The Ohio Be Present website offers simple yet powerful tools to help us be there for ourselves and for others ...
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Ohio's Dispute Resolution Processes Information Chart

Ohio’s Dispute Resolution Process Helps Schools and Families Resolve Differences When Supporting Students with Disabilities

Situations may arise where parents or other family members believe a school has violated federal or state law. In these ...
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How can I become a surrogate parent to support and advocate for a child’s special education needs in Ohio?

What is a Surrogate Parent? Surrogate parents are an important resource for many students. The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act ...
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Article: Being a Role Model for Children

The Verywell Family is a website that offers "a realistic and friendly approach" to parenting, with articles reviewed by medical ...
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