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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

Donna Boss Educational Lecture Series

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

Watch Online
To view a video archive of OPEN programs, please visit Solon Education TV.

OPEN Board Members

Laura Kaufman, President
 
Julie Dorsey, Vice President/Publicist 
 
Lisa Perna, Treasurer 
 
Sarah Braid, Community Events/Librarian
 
Lawrence Daniels, Secretary
 
Shana Arnold, Solon Parent Mentor

Follow Us on Facebook

Please join our Solon Organized Parent Education Network Facebook community to stay up-to-date on news and events.

JOIN THE OPEN FACEBOOK PAGE

A Message from Solon's Parent Mentor

Hi, I'm Shana Arnold, the Solon City School 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. I am here to help you learn to better advocate for your child, facilitate communication between you and school personnel, and answer any questions that may arise. 

To learn more about this program, please visit the Parent Mentor webpage.

Sincerely,

Shana Arnold, Parent Mentor
(440) 349-8039
shanaarnold@solonboe.org.