A parent mentor is available to answer questions, guide parents through the special education process
We believe in collaborating with parents and district staff to ensure each student reaches their full potential. While we primarily serve parents/students in the following districts: Amherst, Avon, Avon Lake, Bellevue, Columbia, Elyria, Firelands, Keystone, Lorain, Midview, Monroeville, North Ridgeville, Norwalk, Oberlin, Sheffield-Sheffield Lake and Wellington, the resources shared in this group are available for anyone.
08/03/2026
It’s back! The Autism Power Hour Series returns for its third year this August.
Join professionals and families for a free, flexible, and interactive online learning series designed to support individuals with autism.
• Free
• Expanded credit options
• Brand-new topics
• Morning and afternoon session availability
Register today: https://ocali.org/autism-power-hour
08/03/2026
Toileting can be a tough skill to learn - and for many children with disabilities, it takes extra time, planning, and consistent support.
This web resource shares practical strategies, routines, visuals, and troubleshooting tips to help families and teams support toileting with dignity and confidence.
Explore here: https://ocali.org/Supporting-Toileting-for-Children-with-Disabilities
08/03/2026
08/03/2026
A great list of books to read with kids.
http://growingbookbybook.com/101-books-read-kids-kindergarten/
06/08/2026
06/08/2026
2026 Sign-ups for The Champions Drive show are now LIVE! 🐷 🏆 🐮 🎪 🐰 🥇 🐑 🐐
If you know of any area youth/adults age 6 or older with any type of physical/intellectual difference or disability who loves animals and wants the opportunity to show a pig, sheep, goat, cow, or rabbit at the Lorain County Fair,—then this event is for them!
The sign-up link has detailed information for anyone interested, or direct message The Champions Drive page, or reach out via email: [email protected]
Sign-up Link: https://tinyurl.com/ChampionsDrive
*not limited to those living within Lorain County
**if you are a Lorain County 4-H/FFA member wanting to sign up to be a mentor, there will be a form posted at a later date. Follow our page for updates
***if you are interested in being a sponsor, sponsor sign-ups will also be at a later date
Lorain County Fair
Lorain County Junior Fair Board
Educational Service Center of Lorain County
06/08/2026
05/04/2026
Reading a paragraph without losing their place, copying a list of homework from the chalkboard, misalignment of vertical and horizontal numbers in math problems, confusion in interpreting written direction, mixing up left/right, persistent letter reversals…Does any of this sound familiar? It’s all visual tracking!
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Red flags, tips & tricks for visual tracking challenges:
https://www.theottoolbox.com/visual-tracking-tips-and-tools-for/