PEN Project

03/08/2026

Join us for a webinar: Overview of Medicaid Waivers in Texas on Tuesday, May 5th at 12:15 pm.

HHSC staff will provide an overview of what a Medicaid waiver is, what waiver programs we have in Texas, including information about eligibility, how to get added to the interest list, and what the different waiver programs cover.

Guest presenter: Courtney Caruthers, Manager, Federal Coordination, Rules and Committees, Texas Health and Human Services Commission

Registration: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_35s45uqRQPC9KxoD9Ua82A

03/08/2026

How will you use your extra hour of sunshine today?

03/08/2026

Today we celebrate International Women’s Day and the incredible women who advocate, lead, and create change in their communities.

Many of the families we serve are led by strong mothers, grandmothers, sisters, and caregivers who work tirelessly to ensure their children receive the support, education, and opportunities they deserve.

Your advocacy matters 💜 Your voice matters 💜 Your persistence makes a difference.

At Partners Resource Network, we are honored to stand beside the women who continue to empower families and build stronger communities every day.

Happy International Women’s Day 💜

03/08/2026

03/07/2026

We loved being part of the Desert Haven Health Fair out in Hudspeth County today!

Thank you, El Paso Health, for having us. We had to move indoors due to gusty weather conditions, but Partners Resource Network was still able to share resources and build connections with other agencies who serve our community.

03/07/2026

Don’t forget to spring forward tonight for March 8.
Yes…that means one less hour of sleep. 🫣

Parents of kids with disabilities already run on superhero energy, so we know you’ve got this!

Set those clocks ahead and get ready for longer days and more sunshine. ☀️

03/07/2026

¡Prepárate para tu próxima reunión ARD con tu escuela!

💙 To serve families and youth well, posts from our Communications Team will be parent-focused on Tuesdays (English) and Wednesdays (Spanish), and youth-focused on Thursdays (English) and Fridays (Spanish). Same information — shared in both languages!

03/07/2026

Accommodations are changes in how a student accesses information and demonstrates learning.
Modifications are changes in what a student is expected to learn.
https://prntexas.org/accommodations-modifications-2/

03/06/2026

✨ FRIDAY FUN FACT ✨

A 20-second hug releases oxytocin, the bonding hormone that lowers stress and blood pressure.

Long hugs = real science.

03/06/2026

Did you know that SPEDTex offers the Notice of Procedural Safeguards in over 30 languages? Download a copy today! spedtex.org/families

03/06/2026

Get ready for your ARD meeting!

💙 Posting schedule: To serve families and youth well, posts from our Communications Team will be parent‑focused on Tuesdays (English) and Wednesdays (Spanish), and youth‑focused on Thursdays (English) and Fridays (Spanish). Same information — shared in both languages!

💙 Calendario de publicaciones: Para servir mejor a familias y jóvenes, nuestras publicaciones serán para padres los martes (inglés) y miércoles (español), y para jóvenes los jueves (inglés) y viernes (español). ¡La misma información — compartida en ambos idiomas!

03/06/2026

Room Change Announcement for the March 13 Parent Session!

Heads up, El Paso families! Our Understanding Dyslexia: Signs, Support, and Next Steps session has been moved to a new room.

👉 We will now meet in the Sunset Room on the 6th Floor at ESC Region 19.

This session will help families understand:
• How dyslexia is identified
• How it impacts learning
• What supports and services can help your child succeed

And let’s be real, learning is always better with a little fuel and fun ☕🍽️

✨ We’ll have coffee, food, and door prizes for attendees, so come ready to learn, connect, and maybe go home with a prize!

📅 Date: March 13, 2026
⏰ Time: 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
📍 Location: 6650 Continenta Dr., Sunset Room (6th Floor), El Paso, TX

👉 Register here: https://bit.ly/Empower-Parents-ElPaso

Bring your questions, bring a friend, and let’s talk about how to better support students with dyslexia. 💡



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