Center Overview
The Exceptional Children's Assistance Center, in collaboration with the Parent Information Center of Delaware, will carry out this project to meet the technical assistance needs of the 15 Parent Training and Information Centers (PTIs) and Community Parent Resource Centers (CPRCs) located in Region 2, which includes Delaware, Kentucky, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia, and the District of Columbia.
Methods
The project will provide PTIs and CPRCs with the knowledge and skills necessary to offer parent training and information about the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, the No Child Left Behind Act, educational and system reform activities including continuous improvement and focus monitoring, and specific content areas such as alternate dispute resolution, based on the needs of the families being served. The project will assist the centers in operating effectively and efficiently by staff who are knowledgeable about nonprofit management requirements and strategies. It will provide culturally appropriate outreach to and services for families from underserved and underrepresented populations. It will also assist centers in collaborating with other technical assistance networks, research and dissemination projects, institutions of higher education, and other resources.
States
- DC, DE, KY, MD, NC, SC, TN, VA, WV
Center Type
- TA&D
Dates
- 2008-10-01
- 2013-09-30
Department of Education Contact
- Lisa Gorove
- lisa.gorove@ed.gov
- (202) 245-7357
Center Contact
- Connie K. Hawkins
- Chawkins@ecacmail.org
- (704) 892-1321
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907 Barra Row, Suites 102/103
Davidson, NC 28036-8103
Recipients
- Parent Organization/PTI/CPRC