Parent Mentor: Tammy Hanger
Definition: A Parent Mentor is the parent of a child with a disability employed to help school districts and families by providing support, information, and training services.
The Parent Mentor Program:
 | serves parents of children with disabilities or suspected disabilities from ages 3-21 in all schools in Washington County, Ohio |
| is designed to provide information and support to families of children with disabilities |
| serves as a liaison between families and school district personnel to foster positive teamwork between parents and professionals |
| is a free service |
Support and Services:
| Guide parents through the special education process. |
| Listen and answer questions on a one-on-one basis. |
| Assist parents in becoming more involved in their child's education by providing the support and information parents need. |
| Act as a liaison between parents and schools when problems arise. |
| Supply information about special education programs offered in Washington County. |
| Link parents and teachers to support groups, other parents and community resources. |
| Help develop effective Individual Education Plans, IEP, and attend team meetings as needed. |
Reasons to Call The Parent Mentor:
| I feel alone and wish I could talk to another parent who understands my concerns. |
| I have many questions about my child's education but forgot to ask them at the school meetings. |
| I would like to be more involved in planning my child's education. |
| I am worried about my child's progress and don't know what to do. |
| I feel like nobody is listening to my concerns about my child. |
| I would like to have someone attend and support me at IEP and/or other meetings at school. |
About Me:
| I am employed through the Ohio Valley Educational Service Center. |
| The program is funded by a grant from the state of Ohio's Department of Education. |
| I serve all the school districts in Washington County, Ohio. |
| I have three sons, two of them have disabilities. The other son is a cancer survivor of 12 years. |
Contact Information:
Tammy Hanger 115 Victory Place Marietta, Ohio 45750 Phone: 740-373-6669 Fax: 740-376-5809 email: 84_thanger@seovec.orgI am available after 3:00 p.m. by appointment.
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