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PEN Project https://prntexas.org/texas-ptis/pen-project/ PEN Regional Coordinators are here for you! What if I'm not sure if PEN Project can help me? - Call us anyway!

We can help you understand your child’s disability, understand your rights and responsibilities under IDEA, obtain and evaluate resources and services for your child, and fully participate as a team member with professionals in planning services for your child. What kind of assistance does PEN offer?

* Individual assistance over the phone and in-person
* Workshops and webinars on a variety of special education topics
* Access to resources such as printed publications and online courses

How Do I Get Started? - Call us at our coordinating office at 915.259.8717 or email us at [email protected]

Is There A Cost? - No. All of our services are provided at no cost to parents of infants, toddlers, children and youth with all types of disabilities. PEN Project offers many services and can provide contacts for other national, state and community resources, so chances are, there is something to fit your needs

10/13/2026

✨ We’re still celebrating 40 years of Partners Resource Network!

Meet Verónica Alvarez, PRN TEAM Project Director, and one of the dedicated people behind our work supporting and empowering families across Texas. 💙

For four decades, PRN has been walking alongside families—and our story continues!

Follow us as we celebrate 40 years of impact, and share this post to help more families discover PRN. 🎉

✨ ¡Seguimos celebrando los 40 años de Partners Resource Network!

Conoce a Verónica Alvarez, directora del proyecto TEAM de PRN, una de las personas que forman parte del trabajo que hacemos para informar, apoyar y empoderar a las familias de Texas. 💙

Durante cuatro décadas, PRN ha acompañado a las familias, ¡y nuestra historia continúa!

Síguenos mientras celebramos 40 años de impacto y comparte esta publicación para que más familias conozcan PRN. 🎉

MIDLAND & ODESSA! JOIN US!The Joy in the Journey Special Needs Conference & Resource Fair is almost here!📅 October 24, 2...
10/12/2026

MIDLAND & ODESSA! JOIN US!

The Joy in the Journey Special Needs Conference & Resource Fair is almost here!

📅 October 24, 2026
📍 Midland Shared Spaces, Midland, TX

FREE & OPEN TO THE COMMUNITY!

☕ Breakfast & lunch provided
📚 Great presentations & helpful resources
💻 Virtual attendance available
🎁 Door prizes!

Who should attend? Parents, caregivers, individuals with disabilities, educators, professionals, and anyone interested in disability resources and support!

Register In Person: https://bit.ly/JoyJourney2026

Attend Virtually: https://bit.ly/JoyJourney2026-Virtual

Apply for a Stipend: https://bit.ly/Joy2026-Stipend

Interested in being a vendor?
https://bit.ly/Joy2026-Vendor

A special THANK YOU to Superior HealthPlan for sponsoring this event!

Help us spread the word!

Rest. Reset. Keep growing. ☕🍂Between school meetings, appointments, and advocating for your child, there’s a lot on your...
10/12/2026

Rest. Reset. Keep growing. ☕🍂

Between school meetings, appointments, and advocating for your child, there’s a lot on your plate. You deserve a moment to breathe, too.

Today, give yourself permission to pause. Enjoy your coffee, read a few pages, or let something wait. Taking a break does not erase your progress.

You matter just as much as the people you show up for. 💛

The PEN Project will be closed Monday, October 12, in observance of Indigenous Peoples’ Day / Columbus Day.We will retur...
10/11/2026

The PEN Project will be closed Monday, October 12, in observance of Indigenous Peoples’ Day / Columbus Day.

We will return to regular business hours on Tuesday, October 13. We look forward to serving you when we return!

Are you ready for another parent training series to support you on your special education journey? Region 19 ESC, the PE...
10/09/2026

Are you ready for another parent training series to support you on your special education journey? Region 19 ESC, the PEN Project, and CDIC are teaming up to bring families information, practical tools, and support!

🎓 Join us for Transition: What Comes Next, with Lorraine Herrera and Daniely Gutierrez. Learn how to help your child prepare for life after high school, including education, employment, independence, and community involvement.

📅 Thursday, October 29, 2026
🕤 9:30 a.m. to noon
📍 Region 19 ESC, Horizon Room
6611 Boeing, El Paso, TX 79925

This session will be in person, with Spanish translation, breakfast, and door prizes available.

Register: https://bit.ly/Empower-Parents-ElPaso
Session number: 227967

Thank you, Superior HealthPlan, for supporting these sessions and our families!

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¿Está listo para una nueva serie de talleres para familias que le acompañará en su camino por la educación especial? ¡Region 19 ESC, el PEN Project y CDIC se unen para ofrecer información, herramientas prácticas y apoyo a las familias!

🎓 Acompáñenos en Transición: Qué Viene Después, con Lorraine Herrera y Daniely Gutierrez. Aprenda cómo ayudar a su hijo a prepararse para la vida después de la preparatoria, incluyendo sus estudios, el empleo, la independencia y la participación en la comunidad.

📅 Jueves, 29 de octubre de 2026
🕤 9:30 a.m. a 12:00 p.m.
📍 Region 19 ESC, salón Horizon
6611 Boeing, El Paso, TX 79925

La sesión será presencial. Habrá traducción al español, desayuno y premios.

Inscríbase: https://bit.ly/Empower-Parents-ElPaso
Número de sesión: 227967

¡Gracias, Superior HealthPlan, por apoyar estas sesiones y a nuestras familias!

10/09/2026

💡 ¿Conoces los Servicios Relacionados?

La educación especial es mucho más que apoyo académico. Los Servicios Relacionados pueden ayudar a los estudiantes con discapacidades a participar, aprender y tener éxito en la escuela.

Conocer los servicios disponibles puede marcar la diferencia. 💙

📲 ¡Sigue a PRN para más información sobre educación especial y comparte este video con otra familia!



💡 Did you know about Related Services?

Special education is about more than academic support. Related Services can help students with disabilities participate, learn, and succeed at school.

Knowing what services are available can make a difference. 💙

📲 Follow PRN for more special education information and share this video with another family!

🎁🔥 SOMETHING BIG WAS COMING… NOW IT'S HERE! 🎉🚨 THE WAIT IS OVER! REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN! 🚨Get ready for the 3rd Annual...
10/08/2026

🎁🔥 SOMETHING BIG WAS COMING… NOW IT'S HERE! 🎉

🚨 THE WAIT IS OVER! REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN! 🚨

Get ready for the 3rd Annual El Paso for Autism Conference! 💙❤️💛💚
🎄✨ Inspiring speakers. Powerful connections. Endless opportunities to learn. All ! 🎁

📅 Friday, December 4, 2026
📍Region 19 Head Start | El Paso, TX

🎟️ DON'T WAIT — REGISTER TODAY!
👇 Click the link below or scan the QR code on our flyer!
🔗 https://tinyurl.com/3EP4Autism-Registrations

📣 SHARE THE EXCITEMENT! Tag your friends, colleagues, educators, and families. You won't want to miss this!

Meet Kayla Minchew!Some of the hardest conversations families have are about the future. Kayla is joining us to make one...
10/08/2026

Meet Kayla Minchew!

Some of the hardest conversations families have are about the future. Kayla is joining us to make one of those conversations a little easier to navigate.

Her session:

Options for Residential Care in Texas for Individuals with IDD

will explore residential care options in Texas, Medicaid waiver programs, private-pay options, the role of LIDDA, and why families should begin planning early, even when residential care isn’t an immediate need.

You don’t have to have the entire future figured out. But knowing your options is a pretty good place to start.

Register: https://bit.ly/JoyJourney2026

Share- West Texas Superior HealthPlan 

Meet Yvonne Salazar!With 29 years in Midland ISD Special Education, Yvonne knows that graduation isn’t the end of the jo...
10/08/2026

Meet Yvonne Salazar!

With 29 years in Midland ISD Special Education, Yvonne knows that graduation isn’t the end of the journey. It’s the beginning of a whole new chapter.

Her session:

The Next Chapter: Transition for Students and Parents After High School

will help students with disabilities and their families think beyond high school, explore resources and options, and prepare for the decisions that come with the transition to adulthood.

If adulthood feels like one giant question mark, this session belongs on your agenda.

Register: https://bit.ly/JoyJourney2026

Share- West Texas Superior HealthPlan

10/08/2026

💡 Did you know about Related Services?

Special education is about more than academic support. Related Services can help students with disabilities participate, learn, and succeed at school.

Knowing what services are available can make a difference. 💙

📲 Follow PRN for more special education information and share this video with another family!

💡 ¿Conoces los Servicios Relacionados?

La educación especial es mucho más que apoyo académico. Los Servicios Relacionados pueden ayudar a los estudiantes con discapacidades a participar, aprender y tener éxito en la escuela.

Conocer los servicios disponibles puede marcar la diferencia. 💙

📲 ¡Sigue a PRN para más información sobre educación especial y comparte este video con otra familia!

Address

7400 Viscount Boulevard Suite 201
El Paso, TX
79925

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 12pm
1pm - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 12pm
1pm - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 12pm
1pm - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 12pm
1pm - 5pm
Friday 8am - 12pm
1pm - 5pm

Telephone

+19152598717

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