Miracle League Baseball Camp

PACER Center Trainings and Workshops offers free in-person and online trainings for families on topics such as IEPs, transitions, and housing. The program also includes specific activities like “Tech for Teens: Laser cut pop art.” Families can access disability advocacy videos and tip sheets in multiple languages through this program.

PACER Center Trainings and Workshops is part of the parent center network, which includes parent centers in every state that focus on helping parents participate effectively in their children’s education and development. PACER Center’s mission is to improve educational opportunities and enhance the quality of life for children and young adults with disabilities and their families. PACER helps thousands of families each year at zero cost to them and has access to interpreters in multiple languages. The organization notes that more than 160,000 students in Minnesota receive special education services. The leadership team includes Executive Director Tonia Teasley, Associate Director Gretchen Godfrey, Development Director Jireh Mabamba, Finance Director Renee Gallaher, Parent Training & Advocacy Director Vava Guthrie, Assistive Technology Director Paul Sanft, and board officers and directors Alison Bakken (President), Sara Sagedahl (Vice President), Ginny Hopper (Secretary), Todd Watterson (Treasurer), Jeff Betchwars, Melissa Deike, Dr. Timothy J. Feyma, Jessica Graft, Kathy Graves, John Guthmann, Dan Levinson, Shannan Paul, Lori Riley, Sophanny Schwartz, Cristina Smith, Margery L. Webb, and Matthew Woods.

Last updated December 30, 2025.