Parent Training and Information Center of Iowa (PTI) is a federally funded grant project from the U.S. Department of Education that focuses on the educational needs of children with disabilities in Iowa, particularly those who are underserved or may be inappropriately identified.

In addition to technical assistance to families, PTI also provides training on the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). The goal is to help parents better understand the Individual Education Program (IEP) and Individual Family Support Program (IFSP) process and become better advocates for their children.

There is no cost for information and training provided to families. Shared costs may be requested for services to professionals and others.

TI can provide families with:

• Information and training on IDEA
• Skills to effectively participate in the IEP process
• Communication strategies to help improve family/ school relationships
• Information on family support
• Information about their child's disability
• Information on disability rights

PTI services:

• Technical assistance to families
• Alternative methods of conflict resolution
• Workshops and training
• Information on family support
• PTI Press newsletter
• Community collaboration

Trainings available:

• Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
• Understanding AD/HD
• Positive Behavior Intervention strategies
• Is your child a target of bullying?
• Parent advocacy skills
• IEP-family/student participation
• No Child Left Behind (NCLB)
• Parent/school communication
• Health topics