Parent Mentor | Princeton City Schools

Our district works with the Ohio Department of Education in order to provide our families with the service of a Parent Mentor from the Ohio Parent Mentor Project. Mentors are parents of children with disabilities who give free peer-to-peer support to other families of children with disabilities in Ohio.

Services the Parent Mentor provides include:

Helping parents understand the special education process
Guiding families through special education meetings
Hosting information sessions
Providing resources to parents
Assisting with transitions at all levels
Contributing to student success

April Issue 2025 RINCETON CITY SCHOOLS EMPOWERING EACH STUDENT FOR COLLEGE, CAREER, AND LIFE SUCCESS Linda Friason Parent Mentor Disability is a Part of DEI "Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion” (DEI) initiatives designed to promote fairness in education and in the workforce benefit people with disabilities, including those with ADHD. Is it ADHD or Typical Preschool Behavior? Some common behavioral red flags that may indicate ADHD include the following: • acting or moving in unsafe ways (e.g., bolting across the street despite being told to hold an adult's hand, unbuckling their seat belt when the car is in motion, reaching for a piping hot dish) • difficulty following instructions and adhering to routines • excessive talking and noise making while doing activities (like homework) • constantly on the go and "bouncing off the walls"; difficulty calming the body • high reactivity • social difficulties • difficulty attending to a non-screen task for 5 to 10 minutes by age 5 • excessive climbing and jumping (like over furniture) when the behavior might not be expected or appropriate • moving quickly from toy to toy or having difficulty playing with toys at all • difficulty waiting; impatience • frequently interrupting adults (during phone calls, in-person conversations) Common behaviors that mark the preschool years include the following: • eagerness to participate in group activities • curiosity and affection • a budding sense of humor. • easily encouraged and discouraged • intense feelings • high energy • showing off or demanding attention • difficulty following adult-led activities for long periods of time • emerging executive function skills ADHD in toddlers manifests through extreme behaviors, emotions, and reactions as well as typical ADHD symptoms such as hyperactivity and inattentiveness. Learn more about how ADHD is evaluated in young children and what treatment options exist. Learn more at this link. Or check out ADDitudemag.com photos of students

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