Assistance available

Parent Education Network (PEN) has provided information and technical assistance to parents of children with disabilities and the professionals who serve them since 1984. PEN assists parents to develop strategies to work effectively within the educational system to advocate for their child to obtain a free appropriate public education as required by federal law. PEN is continuing under a five year grant from the U.S. Department of Education to provide services to parents in Pennsylvania.

PEN services and written materials are available free of charge. Parent Education Network can be contacted at 1-800-522-5827 V/TDD for information and consultation, to request a workshop in your area, or to be placed on our mail list to receive the quarterly newsletter, PENews, special education alerts and flyers for PEN workshops and conferences.