Information Center - Warrenton, Parent Educational Advocacy Training Center
PEATC provides on-on-one assistance, informational resources, and trainings to families of children with disabilities, youth with disabilities to age 26 and the professionals who serve them. We empower families and youth with the knowledge needed to make informed decisions about their lives and successfully navigate the special education and disability services systems. Our services are free and confidential.
Physical Address
8003 Forbes Place, Springfield, VA 22151
Hours
Monday: 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM; Tuesday: 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM; Thursday: 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM; Friday: 09:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Voice
Fax
(800) 693-3514
Voice
Fax
(800) 693-3514
Website
Application process
Telephone or email contact: 800-869-6782 or [email protected]. Calls and emails are typically answered immediately or within 24 hours.
Languages
Spanish
English
Service area
VA
Agency info
Parent Educational Advocacy Training Center (PEATC)
The Parent Educational Advocacy Training Center assists the families of children with disabilities through education, information and training. PEATC builds parent-professional partnerships to promote success in school and community life through: *information and assistance to families in understanding and negotiating the education and service systems for their children with disabilities; *training for families and professionals that model partnerships and encourage active learning; and *collaboration with and technical assistance to schools, state and local agencies, parent resource centers and community organizations. *training for families and professionals that model partnerships and encourage active learning; and *collaboration with and technical assistance to schools, state and local agencies, parent resource centers and community organizations.