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{{Organization | {{Organization | ||
|OrganizationName=Parent Training and Information Centers | |OrganizationName=Parent Training and Information Centers | ||
|OrganizationType=Non-profit | |OrganizationType=Non-profit | ||
|Mission=To empower parents of children with disabilities by providing training, information, and support to help them understand their rights, access educational services, and improve outcomes for their children; to foster effective partnerships between families and educational systems. | |Mission=To empower parents of children with disabilities by providing training, information, and support to help them understand their rights, access educational services, and improve outcomes for their children; to foster effective partnerships between families and educational systems. | ||
|ParentOrganization=Department of Education | |||
|TopOrganization=Department of Education | |||
|CreationLegislation=Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) | |||
|OrganizationExecutive=Directors (varies by center) | |OrganizationExecutive=Directors (varies by center) | ||
| | |Services=Parent Education; Advocacy Assistance; Information Resources | ||
|Website=https://www.parentcenterhub.org/find-your-center/ | |Website=https://www.parentcenterhub.org/find-your-center/ | ||
}} | }} | ||
'''Parent Training and Information Centers (PTIs)''' are a network of nonprofit organizations funded to assist families of children with disabilities in navigating the special education system and advocating for their children's educational rights. | '''Parent Training and Information Centers (PTIs)''' are a network of nonprofit organizations funded to assist families of children with disabilities in navigating the special education system and advocating for their children's educational rights. | ||
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* Virgin Islands - Virgin Islands Parent Information Resource Center (VIPIRC) - http://www.vipirc.org/ | * Virgin Islands - Virgin Islands Parent Information Resource Center (VIPIRC) - http://www.vipirc.org/ | ||
== Number of employees == | |||
The number of employees varies by individual PTI. | The number of employees varies by individual PTI. | ||
==Organization structure== | |||
* Each PTI has its own structure but typically includes: | * Each PTI has its own structure but typically includes: | ||
*Information and Training Division for workshops and resources. | |||
*Advocacy Support to assist with IEPs and educational planning. | |||
*Outreach and Community Engagement for networking and public events. | |||
==List of programs== | |||
* Workshops on Special Education Rights and Procedures | * Workshops on Special Education Rights and Procedures | ||
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* Parent-to-Parent Support Groups | * Parent-to-Parent Support Groups | ||
==Last total enacted budget== | |||
Budgets for PTIs vary and are funded through grants from the U.S. Department of Education, with specific amounts not publicly detailed for each center. | Budgets for PTIs vary and are funded through grants from the U.S. Department of Education, with specific amounts not publicly detailed for each center. | ||
==Leader== | |||
Each PTI is led by a Director or similar executive position. | Each PTI is led by a Director or similar executive position. | ||
==Services provided== | |||
PTIs offer a range of services including one-on-one assistance, training sessions, informational resources, and advocacy support. They help parents understand laws like IDEA, prepare for meetings with school officials, and learn how to advocate effectively for their children's educational needs. | PTIs offer a range of services including one-on-one assistance, training sessions, informational resources, and advocacy support. They help parents understand laws like IDEA, prepare for meetings with school officials, and learn how to advocate effectively for their children's educational needs. | ||
==Regulations overseen== | |||
PTIs do not oversee regulations but help families understand and navigate the educational regulations affecting children with disabilities, such as those under IDEA. | PTIs do not oversee regulations but help families understand and navigate the educational regulations affecting children with disabilities, such as those under IDEA. | ||
==Headquarters address== | |||
PTIs are located in every state and U.S. territory, so their addresses vary. A list of centers can be found on the CPIR(https://www.parentcenterhub.org/find-your-center/). | PTIs are located in every state and U.S. territory, so their addresses vary. 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 PTIs; each center has its own. The central hub for finding PTIs is: https://www.parentcenterhub.org/find-your-center/ | There isn't a singular website for all PTIs; each center has its own. The central hub for finding PTIs is: https://www.parentcenterhub.org/find-your-center/ | ||
==Wikipedia article== | |||
There is no specific Wikipedia article for PTIs; for context, see wikipedia:Individuals with Disabilities Education Act]]. | There is no specific Wikipedia article for PTIs; 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/ | ||
* https://osep.grads360.org/#program/pti | * https://osep.grads360.org/#program/pti | ||
* Example PTI: https://www.familyresourcenetwork.org/ (Family Resource Network of NJ) | * Example PTI: https://www.familyresourcenetwork.org/ (Family Resource Network of NJ) | ||
Category:Educational Institution]] | [[Category:Educational Institution]] | ||