MISTIE CLEMENTICH
North Dakota Parent Training & Information Center
Minot,ND
16
years of professional experience
Parent Training & Information (PTI) Program Coordinator leading statewide special education advocacy, family training, and grant compliance. Supports families with IEPs, Section 504 Plans, procedural safeguards, and self-advocacy while coordinating outreach, workshops, and reporting for federally funded program goals. Builds partnerships across schools, state agencies, and community organizations to improve access to services for children and individuals with disabilities.
Work History
Parent Training & Information (PTI) Program Coordinator
7 Years 7 Months- Lead statewide PTI program operations, ensuring successful implementation of federally funded grant objectives, compliance requirements, and performance measures.
- Provide individualized support, education, and technical assistance to families navigating special education services, including Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), Section 504 Plans, procedural safeguards, and parent rights.
- Assist families in understanding special education processes, resolving concerns, and developing effective self-advocacy skills.
- Coordinate statewide outreach, trainings, workshops, and family engagement activities designed to increase access to resources and support.
- Monitor program activities, maintain grant documentation, track outcomes, and prepare data for reporting and evaluation.
- Develop and deliver presentations for families, educators, professionals, and community partners on special education, early intervention, family engagement, and advocacy topics.
- Facilitate staff meetings, coordinate program priorities, and support effective communication and collaboration among team members.
- Chair a statewide parent agency coalition, facilitating monthly meetings focused on collaboration, resource sharing, and coordinated family support.
- Support youth leadership initiatives through development and coordination of youth engagement programming.
- Build strong partnerships with families, school districts, state agencies, and community organizations to improve educational outcomes and service delivery.
- Serve as a subject matter resource regarding special education processes, family-centered practices, and parent advocacy.
- Non-profit oversite
- Fiscal and Grant responsibilities
- Nonprofit Board of Director Oversite
- Staff training and onboarding
- Create and maintain professional and community partnerships
- Forward planning for growing and maintaining programs
Parent Support Specialist
6 Years 3 Months- Provided statewide family support and resource navigation services to assist families in accessing quality child care and community resources.
- Educated families regarding child care options, financial assistance programs, provider resources, and early childhood services.
- Maintained accurate statewide child care provider data through database management, quality assurance reviews, and data reconciliation.
- Supported development of annual reports, resource materials, and informational publications related to child care access and availability.
- Collaborated with families, child care providers, community organizations, and state agencies to improve access to early childhood resources.
- Represented the organization at outreach events, community resource fairs, and public education activities.
- Maintained accurate documentation while ensuring confidentiality and compliance with organizational standards.
Program Director
2 Years 1 Month- Managed daily operations of a licensed early childhood education program while maintaining compliance with state licensing requirements, health and safety regulations, and organizational policies.
- Supervised, trained, and supported classroom staff while promoting effective teaching practices and positive learning environments.
- Developed and implemented developmentally appropriate curriculum supporting children's academic, social-emotional, and developmental needs.
- Managed enrollment, scheduling, staffing, family communication, and administrative operations.
- Maintained confidential child and family records while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Coordinated licensing activities and successfully partnered with state regulators during inspections and reviews.
- Managed program budgets, purchasing, food program requirements, and operational resources.
- Built strong relationships with families through communication, education, and ongoing support.
Education
- Early Childhood Education Coursework
Degree Coursework Completed (Degree Not Completed)
High School Diploma
Skills
Program Development & Oversight
Grant Compliance & Reporting
Strategic Planning
Program Evaluation
Training Development & Facilitation
Family Engagement
Community Partnerships
Coalition Building
Staff Leadership & Collaboration
Stakeholder Relations
Donor relations
Volunteer management
Board development
Public relations
Advocacy campaign planning
Resource development
Strategic communications
Conflict resolution
Partnership development
Affiliations
- Board Member
- ND Hands & Voices (Current)
- Member
- North Dakota State Rehabilitation Council
- State Part C & Part B Interagency Workgroup
- National Parent Center Cadre Cohort
- Region C Inclusion Cohort
- North Dakota Early Intervention Cohort
- REIL Advisory Group
- Former Board Member
- National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)
- Volunteer
- Special Olympics North Dakota
Timeline
Parent Training & Information (PTI) Program Coordinator
North Dakota Parent Training & Information Center
01.2019 - 08.2026Read More
Parent Support Specialist
Lutheran Social Services of North Dakota
10.2012 - 01.2019Read More
Program Director
Raisin' Angels Childcare Program
07.2010 - 08.2012Read More
Emmett High School
High School Diploma
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Minot State University
from Early Childhood Education Coursework
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