Parent Mentor

Stephanie Smith
2155 W. Galena Avenue
Freeport, IL 61032
Phone: (815) 233.1128
Fax: (815) 233.0743

Email

Freeport Schools

RAMP

Stephanie is a single mom of a 7 year-old son, who has ADHD and Bipolar disorder. After almost three long years, he is now part of an Emotional Disturbance (ED) Program and enjoying school. Stephanie was at one of her sons IEP meetings when someone told her about the Parent Mentor position, encouraging her to apply for the job. Stephanie is using her passion to help others along with what she has learned from parenting her own child to support other children in the educational system.

Open Book Viewings

Learning is Just a Click Away. Save Time & Money, Learn at Your Own Pace

• WrightsLaw

Contact(s):	Stephanie Smith, Parent Mentor
Phone:	815-233-1128
Office Hour(s):	8:00 A.M. - 4:30 P.M.

This book and video screening will provide information regarding:

• The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act of 2004 and IDEA 2004 regulations and analysis
• Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act
• No Child Left Behind Act
• Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
• McKinney-Vento Homeless Act
• Decisions in special education cases from the U.S. Supreme Court
• References and Resources



To set up your time to view the book & video at RAMP, 2155 W. Galena Avenue Contact Stephanie, Parent Mentor @ 815-233-1128.

Click Here to download an informational for this event.

• WrightsLaw – From Emotions to Advocacy

Contact(s):	Stephanie Smith, Parent Mentor
Phone:	815-233-1128
Office Hour(s):	8:00 A.M. - 4:30 P.M.

This book and video screening will provide information regarding:

• Develop a master plan for your child’s special education
• Organize your child’s file
• Work with consultants and evaluators
• Write SMART IEP goals & objectives
• Use test scores to monitor your child’s progress
• Resolve parent-school conflict early
• Write effective letters and create paper trails
• Use parent agendas to improve meeting outcomes


To set up your time to view the book & video at RAMP, 2155 W. Galena Avenue Contact Stephanie, Parent Mentor @ 815-233-1128.

Click Here to download an informational for this event.

Mentor Trainings

All trainings are free and open to the public. For more information please email me above.