Parental Training
Often, parents are their children’s most effective advocates and case managers. It can be difficult, however, to learn the information and skills needed to fulfill these roles in so many areas of a child’s life, including education, health care, employment, housing, and recreation. The organizations below are resource centers run by parents of children with disabilities for parents of children with disabilities. These organizations offer workshops, conferences, trainings, support groups, information packages, library resources, and staff who can serve as mentors to parents who need guidance and advice from somebody who has experienced the difficult issues they are facing today.
Special Education Parent Resource Centers provide information, training and support for families whose children are receiving or being considered for special education services. Parent Resource Centers are staffed by parents of children with special needs.
Alexandria City Parent Resource Center is located at the Jefferson Houston School for Arts and Academics in Alexandria. The Parent Contact is Anne Lipnick.
(703) 706-4552
Arlington County Parent Resource Center is located at 2801 N. Clarendon Blvd., Suite 304 in Arlington. The Parent/Educator Contact is Kathleen Donovan.
(703) 228-7239
Fairfax County Parent Resource Center is located in the Dunn Loring Administrative Center, 2334 Gallows Road in Dunn Loring. The Parent/Educator Contact is Marsha Goldberg.
(703) 204-3941
Parent Educational Advocacy Training Center assists parents and professionals with understanding the legal rights of children with disabilities and how to ensure children have opportunities for full participation in school and community life. PEATC provides training, program development, individual assistance, and publications.
(703) 923-0010
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