PEAL Center

PEAL Center The Parent Education and Advocacy Leadership (PEAL) Center empowers families and youth with disabilities and complex healthcare needs all across Pennsylvania.

Parent Education & Advocacy Leadership Center serves the statewide Pennsylvania community to prepare youth with disabilities to lead active lives and participate as full members of their schools and communities.

As part of PEAL's Back to School Series, join us on September 18th from 12-1:15p.m. for 5 strategies every IEP parent sh...
08/28/2026

As part of PEAL's Back to School Series, join us on September 18th from 12-1:15p.m. for 5 strategies every IEP parent should know!

This session will be led by Lisa Lightner, Special Education advocate, parent of a special needs kid with complex needs, author of Your IEP Playbook, and founder of A Day in Our Shoes and the training components: Don't IEP Alone! You won't want to miss this session!

Learn more & register here: https://pealcenter.org/events-trainings/lisa-lightner-a-day-in-our-shoes.html

It's not too late to join us on September 10th for a virtual session on Student Anxiety and School Obligations with Heat...
08/27/2026

It's not too late to join us on September 10th for a virtual session on Student Anxiety and School Obligations with Heather Hulse, special education law expert. Gain insights into the impact of anxiety on education and understand your rights. Register now for this important discussion.

Register Now! www.tfaforms.com/5220430

Join us on October 9th, 2026, for a KinConnector webinar empowering kinship families with vital resources and support in...
08/26/2026

Join us on October 9th, 2026, for a KinConnector webinar empowering kinship families with vital resources and support in Pennsylvania.

This event will provide insights into navigating challenges faced by kinship caregivers, legal considerations, and available community resources.

Don't miss this opportunity to connect and learn!
Register now! www.tfaforms.com/5230763

Registration is now open for The PEAL Center’s 2026–2027 Family Leadership Institutes!FLI equips parents and caregivers ...
08/26/2026

Registration is now open for The PEAL Center’s 2026–2027 Family Leadership Institutes!

FLI equips parents and caregivers of children and young people with disabilities and special healthcare needs with the knowledge and practical strategies to strengthen their advocacy, leadership, and impact.

Participants must attend one in-person cohort in Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, or York. Additional program components can be completed online.

Learn more and register: https://pealcenter.org/26-27-fli

Speaker Announcement for LEAD Early 📢 A physician by training, family leader, and passionate advocate, Sadia Batool, of ...
08/25/2026

Speaker Announcement for LEAD Early 📢

A physician by training, family leader, and passionate advocate, Sadia Batool, of the Pennsylvania Office of Child Development and Early Learning, will open our LEAD Early initiative on September 29, 2026. This is a series specifically for families of young children with disabilities, birth to age 5.

We encourage families to register now for all four sessions starting on Sept. 29th running through October 20, 2026 from 12:00-1:30 p.m.

Live Spanish interpretation available.
Please reach out to [email protected] with any questions.

pealcenter.org/lead-early

Join us for an inspiring evening with Gab Bonesso!Experience a powerful message of hope, resilience, and support tailore...
08/25/2026

Join us for an inspiring evening with Gab Bonesso!

Experience a powerful message of hope, resilience, and support tailored for families and youth.

Don't miss this unique in-person opportunity on September 24, 2026, at COhatch Southside Works in Pittsburgh.

This event is designed to uplift and connect our community, register now! https://www.tfaforms.com/5231466

Want to better understand your child’s Individualized Education Program (IEP)? Join The PEAL Center at Carnegie Library ...
08/24/2026

Want to better understand your child’s Individualized Education Program (IEP)?

Join The PEAL Center at Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh for IEP Essentials, an informative session designed to help families understand the IEP process, their rights, and how to participate effectively as members of the IEP team.

Learn more and join us tomorrow for this in-person session:

Location Details:
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
CLP – Knoxville
400 Brownsville Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15210

Have you heard of the Wrightslaw Conference?Pete Wright, special education attorney and nationally recognized expert, wi...
08/24/2026

Have you heard of the Wrightslaw Conference?

Pete Wright, special education attorney and nationally recognized expert, will share insights at a full-day virtual conference on September 17, 2026.

This conference will help families and professionals better understand special education law, IEPs, evaluations, and the rights of students with disabilities. Participants will gain practical strategies for advocating for appropriate services and supports, communicating effectively with schools, resolving disputes, and confidently navigating the special education system.

Register now! pealcenter.org/wrightslaw

Join us on October 30 for an informative session on the latest changes to Medicaid and MAWD, presented by the Pennsylvan...
08/22/2026

Join us on October 30 for an informative session on the latest changes to Medicaid and MAWD, presented by the Pennsylvania Health Law Project.

This session will cover important updates that can affect your family's healthcare options.

Don’t miss this opportunity to empower your family with valuable knowledge!

Register now! www.tfaforms.com/5230768

Introducing PEAL's newest Early Intervention program, LEAD Early, a supportive program for parents raising young childre...
08/21/2026

Introducing PEAL's newest Early Intervention program, LEAD Early, a supportive program for parents raising young children with disabilities (Birth to 5). 🍼 Beginning this September, LEAD Early will offer connection, resources, and guidance to help families begin their advocacy journey. Join us to build confidence, community, and a strong foundation for your child's future.

Register Here: https://www.tfaforms.com/5226978

Please note:
-These trainings will be fully virtual.

-Live Spanish interpretation will be available for each session.

-This training is designed as a four-part series, and families are encouraged to attend all four sessions to get the most from the experience.

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1001 Liberty Avenue 5th Fl
Pittsburgh, PA
15222

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

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