Parents of the Panhandle Information Network (POPIN)


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About POPIN

This program, funded by the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) provides PTI services to the Panhandle of Florida from Escambia to Alachua County.

Helping to ensure that parents of children with the full range of disabilities have the training and information they need to prepare their children for not only school, but to be able to lead productive, independent lives to the fullest extent possible.

Families Make A Big Difference

Families are very important people in the lives of all children. This is especially true for family members of a child with a disability or special needs. We are here to help you with your educational planning and decision making questions.

  • Information By Phone
    We are here to answer your questions and provide you with the information necessary to help you advocate for your child. (727) 523-1130/Toll Free (800) 825-5736

  • Free Workshops
    For a complete listing and descriptions of all the workshops that POPIN and PEN have to offer please contact us at: (727) 523-1130/ Toll free (800) 825-5736

The Parents of the Panhandle Information Network offers free help and information to families of students with disabilities and the professionals that serve them. Our main focus is on the educational needs of students with disabilities.

We believe informed parents are a child's best advocate, and that parents and professionals working together provide the best resources for our children.

About the Director

Nicole Brown has 9 year old son with Autism. She has been active in the autism and disability community for seven years. Her beautiful son led her to her path in the disability community; she has been with working with family network for two years.

 To contact Nicole please call: (727) 523-1130/(850) 847-0010 or toll free (800) 825-5736

The contents of this website were developed under a grant from the US Department of Education, #H328M110026. However, those contents do not necessarily represent the policy of the US Department of Education, and you should not assume endorsement by the Federal Government. Project Officer, Lisa Gorove.