Partners Resource Network (PRN) is a non-profit agency that operates the Texas statewide network of Parent Training and Information (PTI) Centers serving parents of children and youth with disabilities ages of 0-26 as well as youth self-advocates ages 14-26. PTIs are funded by the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP).
In Texas, there are four PTI projects: PACT, PATH, PEN, and TEAM.
Partners Resource Network
2032 82nd Street, Suite 102
Lubbock, Texas 79423
Phone 806.762.1434
Email info@prntexas.org
Empowerment through Education
The mission of Partners Resource Network is to empower and support Texas families and individuals impacted by disabilities or special health care needs.
We help parents and youth self-advocates to:
- Understand the disability
- Find program and service options,
- Participate as team members with professionals during IEP preparation
- Understand state and federal laws
- Communicate more effectively with professionals
- Gain needed advocacy skills
- Build a support network
All of our services are free to parents and youth self-advocates.
We can help you!
How do I get started?
Call our state office at 1.800.866.4726 or email us at info@prntexas.org. Our regular office hours are Monday – Friday from 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
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.
What can I expect when I call?
You will be asked some basic information to direct your call to the appropriate person. The majority of our staff are parents of children with disabilities themselves who understand what you are experiencing and are ready to help you help your child.
What if I’m not sure if Partners Resource Network can help me?
Call us anyway! We offer many services and can provide contacts for other national, state and community resources, so chances are, there is something to fit your needs.
PTI Main Offices
1331 Airport Fwy, Suite 303
Euless, TX 76040
Phone 469.712.8409
Toll Free 1.855.974.1368
Email prnpactproject@gmail.com
2825 Wilcrest Drive, Suite 205
Houston, TX 77042-3396
Phone 409.898.4684
Toll Free 1.800.866.4726
Email pathproject@sbcglobal.net
7400 Viscount Blvd. Suite 201,
El Paso, TX 79925
Phone 915.259.8717
Toll Free 1.833.847.2686
Email penprntx@gmail.com
8920 Business Park Dr., Suite 140
Austin, TX 78759
Phone 281.969.5944
Toll Free 1.877.832.8945
Email prnteamproject@gmail.com
Executive Leadership
Teresa Howell
Executive Director
Jon Howell
Co-Director
Statewide & PTI Leadership
Brandye Brooks
PATH Director
Lisa Cowart
TEAM Director
Kristina Henning
Director of Statewide Services
Bonnie Perez Ramirez
PEN Director
Shannon Rosson
PACT Director
Statewide Services Team
Kristina Henning
Director of Statewide Services
Marggiana Antunez
Translation Specialist
Zachary Hidalgo
Technology Specialist
Stephanie McLoughlin
Training & Evaluation Specialist
Chuck Noe
Education Specialist
Chelsea Rivas
Support Specialist