Maryland's parent training and information center

The Department of Education Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services awarded The Parents' Place of Maryland, Inc. $770,474 on October 1, 2025, under the Special Education Parent Information Centers program (CFDA 84.328) to operate Maryland's Parent Training and Information Center.

The Parents' Place of Maryland delivers training, information, and resources to parents and youth with disabilities to support informed decision-making about education and early learning options, and to build self-advocacy skills among youth with disabilities. The organization, based in Glen Burnie, Maryland, performs the work at that location through September 30, 2027.

The Special Education Parent Information Centers program supports families of children with disabilities and youth with disabilities under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), ensuring parents receive training and information to improve outcomes for their children. Awards are renewable annually for up to five years if the recipient demonstrates substantial progress toward project goals and funds remain available.