Parent Information and Resources Center
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Center for Parent Information and Resources (CPIR) is a national technical assistance center that supports Parent Centers across the United States. These centers provide information, training, and resources to families of children with disabilities, helping them navigate educational systems and advocate for their children's needs.
Mission
The mission of the CPIR is to build the capacity of Parent Centers by offering technical assistance, resources, and support that enable these centers to better serve families of children with disabilities. CPIR focuses on enhancing family engagement in education and improving outcomes for children with disabilities through comprehensive support and information sharing.
Parent organization
CPIR does not have a named parent organization but operates with funding from federal grants, particularly from the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP).
Legislation
While not directly created by specific legislation, CPIR's activities are supported by federal initiatives under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), which mandates support for Parent Training and Information Centers.
Partners
- U.S. Department of Education - https://www.ed.gov/
- Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) - https://sites.ed.gov/idea/osep-gpra/
Number of employees
Information on the exact number of employees at CPIR is not publicly available.
Organization structure
- The CPIR is led by a Director who oversees the operations.
- Technical Assistance Division provides direct support to Parent Centers.
- Resource Development Team works on creating and updating informational materials.
- Training and Outreach focuses on developing and delivering educational workshops and webinars.
List of programs
- Technical Assistance for Parent Centers - https://www.parentcenterhub.org/resources/
- Resource Library - https://www.parentcenterhub.org/resources/
- Webinars and Training - https://www.parentcenterhub.org/resources/webinars/
Last total enacted budget
The budget for CPIR is not publicly disclosed in detail. It is funded through federal grants which are subject to annual appropriations and competitive grant cycles.
Leader
The head of CPIR is titled "Director."
Staff
The exact number of staff members isn't specified, but the organization includes roles for technical assistance, content development, and outreach.
Funding
CPIR is primarily funded through grants from the U.S. Department of Education, specifically from the Office of Special Education Programs under the IDEA. This funding supports its operations in providing technical assistance and resources to Parent Centers.
Services provided
CPIR offers extensive technical assistance, resource development, and training to enhance the capabilities of Parent Centers. This includes creating informational materials, hosting webinars, and providing one-on-one support to help these centers serve families more effectively.
Regulations overseen
CPIR does not oversee regulations but supports the implementation of IDEA by providing resources and training related to federal education laws affecting children with disabilities.
Headquarters address
507 Broad Street, Suite 702, Newark, NJ 07102, USA
History
The Center for Parent Information and Resources was established to meet the needs of Parent Training and Information Centers and Community Parent Resource Centers as part of the broader support system for families under IDEA. Its history is closely tied to federal initiatives aimed at enhancing educational outcomes for children with disabilities by empowering their families.