Parent Training and Information Centers

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Parent Training and Information Centers
Type: Non-profit
Parent organization: Supported by the U.S. Department of Education
Top organization:
Employees:
Executive: Directors (varies by center)
Budget:
Address: Varies by center
Website: https://www.parentcenterhub.org/find-your-center/
Creation Legislation: Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
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Parent Training and Information Centers
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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.
Services

Parent Education; Advocacy Assistance; Information Resources

Regulations


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.

Official Site

Mission

The mission of PTIs is to provide parents with the knowledge, skills, and resources necessary to ensure their children with disabilities receive a free appropriate public education (FAPE) as outlined by law. They aim to educate, empower, and support families to become active participants in their children's education, advocate for their rights, and enhance educational outcomes.

Parent organization

While PTIs are independent non-profit organizations, they are supported by and work in conjunction with the U.S. Department of Education, specifically the Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP).

Legislation

PTIs were established under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), which mandates support for parent involvement in special education.

Partners

Centers

Alabama

  • Alabama Parent Education Center (APEC) - Website

Alaska

Arizona

Arkansas

  • Arkansas Department of Education - Special Education Unit - Website

California

  • Team of Advocates for Special Kids (TASK) - Website
  • Matrix Parent Network and Resource Center - Website
  • Parents Helping Parents - Website
  • WarmLine Family Resource Center - Website
  • Support for Families of Children with Disabilities - Website
  • Chinese Parents Association for the Disabled (CPAD) - Website
  • EPU Children's Center - Website

Colorado

Connecticut

  • Connecticut Parent Advocacy Center (CPAC) - Website

Delaware

  • Parent Information Center of Delaware (PIC) - Website

Florida

  • Family Network on Disabilities of Florida, Inc. - Website

Georgia

  • Parent to Parent of Georgia - Website

Hawaii

  • Learning Disabilities Association of Hawaii - Website

Idaho

  • Idaho Parents Unlimited, Inc. - Website

Illinois

  • Family Matters Parent Training and Information Center - Website

Indiana

Iowa

Kansas

Kentucky

  • Kentucky-Specific Parent Training and Information Center - Website

Louisiana

  • Families Helping Families of Greater New Orleans - Website

Maine

  • Maine Parent Federation, Inc. - Website

Maryland

  • Parents' Place of Maryland - Website

Massachusetts

  • Federation for Children with Special Needs - Website

Michigan

  • Michigan Alliance for Families - Website

Minnesota

Mississippi

  • Mississippi Parent Training and Information Center - Website

Missouri

  • Missouri Parents Act (MPACT) - Website

Montana

  • Montana Parent Information and Resource Center (MPRC) - Website

Nebraska

Nevada

  • Nevada PEP (Parents Encouraging Parents) - Website

New Hampshire

  • Parent Information Center - Website

New Jersey

  • Statewide Parent Advocacy Network (SPAN) - Website

New Mexico

New York

  • Advocates for Children of New York - Website
  • IncludeNYC - Website
  • Resources for Children with Special Needs, Inc. - Website

North Carolina

  • Exceptional Children's Assistance Center (ECAC) - Website

North Dakota

  • PATH (Parenting Assistance to Help) - Website

Ohio

  • Ohio Coalition for the Education of Children with Disabilities - Website

Oklahoma

Oregon

  • Oregon Family Support Network - Website

Pennsylvania

  • Parent Education & Advocacy Leadership Center (PEAL) - Website

Rhode Island

  • Rhode Island Parent Information Network (RIPIN) - Website

South Carolina

  • Family Connection of South Carolina - Website

South Dakota

  • South Dakota Parent Connection - Website

Tennessee

  • Support and Training for Exceptional Parents (STEP) - Website

Texas

  • Partners Resource Network - Website

Utah

Vermont

Virginia

  • PEATC (Parent Educational Advocacy Training Center) - Website

Washington

  • Washington PAVE (Partnerships for Action, Voices for Empowerment) - Website

West Virginia

  • West Virginia Parent Training and Information, Inc. - Website

Wisconsin

  • Wisconsin Family Assistance Center for Education, Training & Support, Inc. (WI FACETS) - Website

Wyoming

  • Wyoming Parent Information Center - Website

U.S. Territories

  • Puerto Rico - Parents Reaching Out to Help (PRO-H) - Website
  • Virgin Islands - Virgin Islands Parent Information Resource Center (VIPIRC) - Website

Number of employees

The number of employees varies by individual PTI.

Organization structure

  • 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
  • Individualized Assistance for Parents Navigating IEPs
  • Resource Libraries on Disabilities and Education
  • 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.

Leader

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.

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.

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 website](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/

Wikipedia article

There is no specific Wikipedia article for PTIs; for context, see wikipedia:Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.

External links

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