Trainings and Workshops
WrightsLaw
Provides workshops and training on special education law, rights, and advocacy. They offer both in-person and online training sessions.
PACER Center
Offers a variety of workshops and training sessions, both in-person and online, on topics related to special education, advocacy, and support for parents of children with disabilities.
Parent to Parent USA
Connects parents of children with special needs to trained volunteer support parents and offers workshops on various topics related to special needs parenting.
Council for Exceptional Children (CEC)
Provides professional development, conferences, and workshops for parents and educators on special education and best practices for supporting children with special needs.
CHADD (Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder)
Offers workshops, training sessions, and an annual conference on ADHD, focusing on strategies for managing symptoms and supporting children.
The Early Intervention Training Program at the University of Illinois
Offers workshops and training for parents and professionals on early intervention strategies for children with disabilities.
Federation for Children with Special Needs (FCSN)
Provides workshops, webinars, and conferences on a wide range of topics related to special education, advocacy, and support for families.
Center for Parent Information and Resources (CPIR)
Offers webinars, workshops, and training sessions on various topics related to special education and parenting children with disabilities.
Autism Speaks
Provides workshops and training sessions on autism spectrum disorder, including early intervention, advocacy, and support strategies for parents.
Family Voices
Provides training and workshops on healthcare advocacy, navigating healthcare systems, and supporting children with special healthcare needs.
TACA (The Autism Community in Action)
Offers educational meetings, webinars, and parent mentor programs focused on autism.
National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS)
Provides educational resources, webinars, and training sessions for parents of children with Down syndrome.
Family Network on Disabilities (FND)
Provides training and workshops on special education, disability rights, and advocacy for families of children with disabilities.
Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates (COPAA)
COPAA is recognized as the leader in training attorneys and advocates to represent students with disabilities and their families.
The Arc
Provides training and workshops for parents on topics such as advocacy, special education, and transitioning to adulthood. Local chapters often offer additional programs.
Hands & Voices
Offers training and workshops for parents of children who are deaf or hard of hearing, focusing on communication, advocacy, and education.
National Federation of Families for Children's Mental Health (FFCMH)
Offers webinars, training sessions, and conferences on topics related to children’s mental health and supporting families.
Learning Disabilities Association of America (LDA)
Provides workshops, webinars, and an annual conference on topics related to learning disabilities and support strategies for parents.
The National Autistic Society (NAS)
Offers a range of training courses, workshops, and seminars on autism for parents, including online courses and webinars.
Interactive Autism Network (IAN)
Offers webinars and online resources for parents of children with autism, focusing on research and practical strategies.