New mexico parent and training information center (NMPTI)

The Department of Education Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services awarded $500,000 to Parents Reaching Out To Help, Incorporated on October 1, 2025, under the Special Education Parent Information Centers program (CFDA 84.328). The award funds the New Mexico Parent and Training Information Center (NMPTI) to provide training, information, and resources to parents and youth with disabilities to support informed decision-making about education and early learning options, and to help youth understand their rights, responsibilities, and self-advocacy skills. Performance occurs in Albuquerque, New Mexico through September 30, 2027. The program supports families of children with disabilities under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, with the goal of improving educational outcomes and preparing youth with disabilities for productive, independent lives. Awards may be renewed annually for up to five years if the recipient demonstrates substantial progress toward project goals and funding remains available.