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{{Organization | {{Organization | ||
|OrganizationName=Community Parent Resource Centers | |OrganizationName=Community Parent Resource Centers | ||
|OrganizationType=Non-profit | |OrganizationType=Non-profit | ||
|Mission= | |Mission=Empower underserved parents of disabled kids with training and resources for education, promoting inclusive experiences. | ||
|ParentOrganization=Supported by U.S. Department of Education | |||
|CreationLegislation=Individuals with Disabilities Education Act | |||
|OrganizationExecutive=Directors (varies by center) | |OrganizationExecutive=Directors (varies by center) | ||
| | |Services=Parent Education; Advocacy Support; Resource Provision | ||
|Website=https://www.parentcenterhub.org/find-your-center/ | |Website=https://www.parentcenterhub.org/find-your-center/ | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''Community Parent Resource Centers (CPRCs)''' are specialized organizations that focus on assisting underserved parents of children with disabilities in understanding and navigating the educational system, advocating for their children, and accessing necessary services. | '''Community Parent Resource Centers (CPRCs)''' are specialized organizations that focus on assisting underserved parents of children with disabilities in understanding and navigating the educational system, advocating for their children, and accessing necessary services. | ||
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The number of employees varies with each individual CPRC. | The number of employees varies with each individual CPRC. | ||
==Organization structure== | |||
* Each CPRC has its own structure, typically including: | * Each CPRC has its own structure, typically including: | ||
*Parent Education and Training for workshops and resource sharing. | |||
*Advocacy and Support Services to assist with IEPs and educational advocacy. | |||
*Community Outreach to engage with underserved families. | |||
==List of programs== | |||
* Workshops on Special Education Rights and Procedures | * Workshops on Special Education Rights and Procedures | ||
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* Community Resource Fairs | * Community Resource Fairs | ||
==Last total enacted budget== | |||
CPRCs are funded through grants from the U.S. Department of Education, with specific budget details not publicly listed for each center. | CPRCs are funded through grants from the U.S. Department of Education, with specific budget details not publicly listed for each center. | ||
==Leader== | |||
Each CPRC is led by a Director or similar executive position. | Each CPRC is led by a Director or similar executive position. | ||
==Services provided== | |||
CPRCs provide services like educational workshops, advocacy training, information on disability laws, and support in understanding and participating in Individualized Education Programs (IEPs). They focus on reaching out to parents from low-income, minority, and other underserved populations. | CPRCs provide services like educational workshops, advocacy training, information on disability laws, and support in understanding and participating in Individualized Education Programs (IEPs). They focus on reaching out to parents from low-income, minority, and other underserved populations. | ||
==Regulations overseen== | |||
CPRCs don't oversee regulations but help parents understand and navigate the educational regulations, particularly those under IDEA, to ensure their children's rights are upheld. | CPRCs don't oversee regulations but help parents understand and navigate the educational regulations, particularly those under IDEA, to ensure their children's rights are upheld. | ||
==Headquarters address== | |||
CPRCs are located across the United States, each with its own address. A list of centers can be found on the CPIR(https://www.parentcenterhub.org/find-your-center/). | CPRCs are located across the United States, each with its own address. A list of centers can be found on the CPIR(https://www.parentcenterhub.org/find-your-center/). | ||
==Website== | |||
There isn't a singular website for all CPRCs; each center has its own. The central hub for finding CPRCs is: https://www.parentcenterhub.org/find-your-center/ | There isn't a singular website for all CPRCs; each center has its own. The central hub for finding CPRCs is: https://www.parentcenterhub.org/find-your-center/ | ||
==Wikipedia article== | |||
There is no specific Wikipedia article for CPRCs; for context, see wikipedia:Individuals with Disabilities Education Act]]. | There is no specific Wikipedia article for CPRCs; for context, see wikipedia:Individuals with Disabilities Education Act]]. | ||
==External links== | |||
* https://www.parentcenterhub.org/find-your-center/ | * https://www.parentcenterhub.org/find-your-center/ | ||
* Example CPRC: Varies by center, e.g., for Texas Education Agency's list](https://tea.texas.gov/academics/special-student-populations/special-education/programs-and-services/cprc) | * Example CPRC: Varies by center, e.g., for Texas Education Agency's list](https://tea.texas.gov/academics/special-student-populations/special-education/programs-and-services/cprc) | ||
Category:Educational Institution]] | [[Category:Educational Institution]] | ||