Parent Resource Coordinator

Preschool Night for Students with IEPs - April 10, 2024

Learn about eligibility and services through Hamilton County Developmental Disabilities Services at Preschool Night for Students with IEPs. On April 10 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Sherwood Elementary, representatives from HCDDS will be on hand to answer questions and provide more information.

Village Connections - An FHSD Special Education Community

Village Connections will meet on the Parent Academy Nights from 6:30-8:00 p.m. at Nagel Middle School.

Thursday, October 12
Thursday, November 30
Wednesday, January 24
Wednesday, February 28

Summer 2024 Camps and Activities

Find information about activities and organizations with summer programs for individuals with special needs.

FHSD's Parent Resource Coordinator, Alycia Champion provides information on special education processes, laws, and resources to families and the district so both can work collaboratively to help each child be successful. She can attend ETR and IEP meetings as extra parent support. She facilitates Village Connections, a district-wide special education information and support community that meets monthly. She is the parent of a child with autism giving her a shared perspective that helps address questions and concerns with compassion while providing valuable informational assistance to families.

SPECIAL EDUCATION ONE-STOP RESOURCE FOR FAMILIES

UPCOMING COMMUNITY EVENTS

Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center shares upcoming events here.

Family Fun Day

Hamilton County Special Olympics is hosting a Family Fun Day at Sharon Woods on Saturday, October 14 from 11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. for school age students (8-22 years old). This is a great event for your students and their families to learn about all the programs we have to offer with Hamilton County Special Olympics. There will be plenty of games, music, and fun to go around. Please share the link below to your students and their families and we hope to see you all there!
Family Fun Day Event Link.

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

Special Education FAQ
A Guide to Parent Rights in Special Education
Ohio Operating Standards for Students for the Education of Children with Disabilities, a guide to state rule and regulations for students with disabilities in Ohio.
Ohio Department of Education State Support Team 13 Family Resources - special education information, links and other resources
The Center for Parent Information & Resources - nation-wide hub dedicated to sharing information with families and parent centers who serve families of children with disabilities
The Coalition for the Education of Children with Disabilities - Ohio's parent center
FHSD Tutor List - This is intended to be a helpful resource for families. Keep in mind that tutors listed in this resource list are not endorsed by the Forest Hills School District. The selection of a tutor is a private arrangement between families and tutors.

Past VILLAGE CONNECTION Presentations

Recognizing Signs of Depression and What to Do About It (February, 2019)
Navigating Social Norms - March 2018 parent presentation
Targeting Daily Living Skills in Children and Adolescents -- January 2018 parent presentation
When Behavior Is a Challenge -- March 2017 parent presentation
Multi-Tiered Systems of Supports and Response to Intervention - November 2016 parent presentation
Understanding Sensory Integration - October 2019
Supporting Your Student's Executive Functioning - February 2020

SERVICES

supporting parents through the Special Education process
attending IEP, ETR, or other meetings per parent or school request
providing a lending library of books, videos, magazines and other resources focused on various disabilities
work with parents to address issues and concerns
sharing information and resources about a specific disability
making referrals to other sources of support
BRIDGES, a Forest Hills School District support group that provides informational and emotional support for families of children who are struggling in school or utilize an IEP (Individual Education Program) or a 504 plan

Alycia Champion
Parent Resource Coordinator
7946 Beechmont Ave.
Cincinnati, Ohio 45255
513-231-3600, ext. 2946