For more than 30 years, PACER has helped parents enhance the quality of life and expand opportunities for their children, including those with disabilities. Call 952-838-9000 to learn more.

PACER provides individual assistance, workshops, publications and more to help families make decisions about education and other services for their child with disabilities. Learn more about PACER.

PACER's National Parent Center on Transition and Employment provides quality information on transition for youth with disabilities in a format that useful to families, youth, and professionals.

Children's Mental Health and Emotional or Behavioral Disorders Project. Inspiring Opportunities.

Parents of children with disabilities and special health care needs rely on this central resource for support, advocacy, and information about the health care system. Explore our resources.

PACER helps children and young adults with disabilities employ innovative assistive technology to enhance learning, work, and independence. Discover the latest Assistive Technology.

PACER workshops help parents of children with disabilities and the professionals who serve them to learn more about the subjects that matter most. Find a workshop near you.

PACER gives parents of young children the confidence, knowledge, and skills they need to obtain the services their children deserve. More for children ages birth to 5.

PACER unites, engages, and educates communities nationwide to prevent bullying through the use of creative, relevant, interactive resources. The End of Bullying Begins with you!

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Distance Learning & Coronavirus (COVID-19) Resources for Families

PACER is here to help! PACER’s parent advocates, assistive technology specialists, bullying prevention associates, and all staff are available to assist families and professionals. Call 952-838-9000 or email [email protected] for assistance.

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New Expanded Learning Center on Dispute Resolution with Schools

PACER’s new and expanded Dispute Resolution page offers information and resources on special education procedures and timelines, record keeping and organization, building effective parent-teacher relationships, communication tips and strategies, and more.

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IDEA — 45 Years Later

November 29 marks the 45th anniversary of the law now known as the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). This landmark piece of legislation has helped provide improved education, supports, and services to children and youth with disabilities.

Part of PACER Center’s commitment to children with disabilities includes ensuring that the state and federal laws protecting the rights of people with disabilities remain strong. Join us in celebrating the anniversary of IDEA!

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Thank You to everyone who supported Unity Day

We are grateful to everyone who celebrated Unity Day! Your actions make a difference and together, we can help create a world without bullying! Check out some of the amazing photos from celebrations around the world.

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Unity Day Photos

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PACER's National Parent Center on Transition and Employment

College Options for Students with Intellectual Disabilities

Explore helpful information from PACER Center and Think College about inclusive, postsecondary education programs for young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Children's Mental Health and Emotional or Behavioral Disorders Project

Does My Child Have an Emotional or Behavioral Disorder?

What to Look for: Among all the dilemmas facing a parent of a child with emotional or behavioral problems, the first question-whether the child's behavior is sufficiently different to require a comprehensive evaluation by professionals-may be the most troublesome of all. Even when a child exhibits negative behaviors, members of a family may not all agree on whether the behaviors are serious.

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