Organized Parent Education Network
Welcome to the Solon Organized Parent Education Network!
Founded in 1987, Solon’s Organized Parent Education Network (OPEN) is a collaborative organization that strives to support families of children with disabilities by:
• helping parents network within the Solon special education community
• improving communication between parents and professionals
• assisting parents in navigating the special education system by providing information and resources for parents, extending parent support for academic concerns, and increasing school & community awareness
OPEN annually sponsors the Donna Boss Educational Lecture Series, providing opportunities for parents, teachers, administrators and other interested community members to:
• network with other parents and educational professionals
• become informed and updated about current issues that affect traditional and special education
• build effective partnerships among parents, teachers and other school personnel involved in your child’s special education
OPEN Board Members
Laura Kaufman-President
Julie Dorsey-Vice President/Publicist
Lisa Perna-Treasurer
Sarah Braid-Community Events/Librarian
Lawrence Daniels-Secretary
Joanna Innes- Solon Parent Mentor
Please join our Solon O.P.E.N. (Organized Parent Education Network) Facebook community to stay up-to-date on event scheduling and news from the Solon Parent Mentor!
NEWS FROM THE PARENT MENTOR
Hi, I'm Joanna Innes, the district's Parent Mentor. I am a member of the district’s Special Education staff responsible for providing families of students with disabilities with additional resources, guidance and support as we navigate Solon’s Special Education system.
I am a free and confidential resource - provided to you through a grant from the U.S. Department of Education - here to help you learn to better advocate for your child, to facilitate communication between you and school personnel, and to answer any questions that may arise.
Contact Information: (440) 349-8039 joannainnes@solonboe.org.
Program Resources - To watch OPEN programs in the video archive, head over to Solon Education TV.