There are nearly 100 Parent Training and Information Centers (PTIs)and Community Parent Resource Centers (CPRCs)in the US and Territories who are working with families of infants, toddlers, children, and youth with disabilities, birth to 26 and are helping parents participate effectively in their children’s education and development. They partner with professionals and policy makers to improve outcomes for all children with disabilities. This resource will link you to the "Find Your Parent Center" database which is hosted by the Center for Parent Information & Resources.
Parent Training and Information Centers (PTIs) and Community Parent Resource Centers (CPRCs)
Director(s): Carolyn Hayer, Director
Specialty Area
- Parents, Families, & Youth
Primary Audience
- Families
Services
- Consulting
- Content Expertise
Regions/States
NationalAll States
Level of Support
IndividualAdditional Information
Regional Parent Technical Assistance Centers (RPTACs)
The Regional PTACs help OSEP’s funded network of Parent Centers address administrative/management challenges and increase their capacities to provide information and training to families of children with disabilities. This resource takes you to the Center for Parent Information & Resources site where you can find more information about the four Regional Parent Technical Assistance Centers.
Some of the Technical Assistance (TA) Services RPTACs provide to Parent Centers include:
- One-to-one consultations
- Training/Webinars
- Training for non-profit board training members
- Help with needs assessment
- Peer-to-peer mentoring
- TA using technology to enhance programs and services
- Regional meetings and conferences
- Site visits
- Non-profit management tools
- Newsletters
- Family- and Youth-centered service strategies
Director(s): Carolyn Hayer, Director
Specialty Area
- Parents, Families, & Youth
Primary Audience
- Administrators
- State Education Agencies
Services
- Consulting
- Content Expertise
Regions/States
NationalAll States