Parent Educational Advocacy Training Center of Virginia

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.