Alabama Parent Education Center

04/04/2026

Stop by the Old Court House in Downtown Wetumpka TODAY!
Come be part of planting pinwheels for Child Abuse Prevention Awareness Month, and get some popcorn too!

04/02/2026

Our website is back up and working!

04/02/2026

April is Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Awareness Month. Wear Blue this month in support of keeping children safe.

04/01/2026

Join us at the Old Court House in Downtown Wetumpka on Friday the 3rd, at 11:00AM

04/01/2026

APEC was pleased to be part of planting pinwheels in Downtown Montgomery this morning with the Alabama Department of Child Abuse & Neglect Prevention.

03/10/2026

We apologize if our webpage is not loading properly. We are currently working on the issue.

03/06/2026

The Bibb County Transition Training on March 9th has been canceled and will be rescheduled at a later date. Sorry for any inconvenience.

02/25/2026

Are you a family looking to learn more about Pre-Employment Transition Services? This page from our friends at the National Technical Assistance Center on Transition is a great place to start and breaks down what Pre-ETS are and how they support students with disabilities in preparing for work https://transitionta.org/topics/pre-ets/ Workforce Wednesday -RAISE

Pre-Employment Transition Services Both vocational rehabilitation agencies and schools are required by law to provide certain transition services and supports to improve post-school outcomes of students with disabilities. The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) amends the Rehabilitation....

02/24/2026

If you’re a parent of a middle or high school student with a disability, this event is for YOU!

Join us for Special Education Transition: Planning for a Full Life where we’ll talk about:

✔️ Transition planning for life after high school
✔️ Building self-determination & self-advocacy skills
✔️ Resources and supports available for students with disabilities

March 5, 2026
3:00–5:00 PM

Madison County Schools Teacher Resource Center
146 A Shields Road
Huntsville, AL 35811

Registration Link:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/VJGGYTS

02/24/2026

This is all about self-determination. Learn how autonomy, competence, and relatedness can help you make choices, build confidence, and connect with others. Explore the CAR tool here: https://www.imdetermined.org/tool/car/

Explore self-determination through the lenses of three human psychological needs: competence, autonomy, and relatedness.

02/18/2026

USA.gov’s disability jobs and training page connects you with information on employment resources, disability-related workplace support, job training opportunities, and steps to access programs that can help you succeed in the workforce https://www.usa.gov/disability-jobs-training Workforce Wednesday -RAISE