Parent education network (pen)

The Department of Education Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services awarded Family Network On Disabilities Of Florida, Inc. $1,216,596 on October 1, 2025, under the Special Education Parent Information Centers program (CFDA 84.328). The award funds the Parent Education Network (PEN), which delivers training, information, and resources to parents of children with disabilities to support informed decision-making about education and early learning options, and provides youth with disabilities training and resources to develop self-advocacy skills. Family Network On Disabilities Of Florida, Inc., a nonprofit based in Clearwater, Florida, operates the program through September 30, 2027. The program purpose encompasses helping families make education choices aligned with children's needs and assisting youth with disabilities in understanding their rights and responsibilities to lead productive, independent lives. Awards under this program may be renewed annually for up to five years if the recipient demonstrates substantial progress toward project goals and funds remain available.