PACER Center Trainings and Workshops
PACER Center, 8161 Normandale Boulevard, Minneapolis, MN 55437
About
PACER Center Trainings and Workshops offers sessions that include Tech for Teens (and beyond!): Color-changing chemistry, Tech tools for job success, and Low vision assistive technology for independence. Tech for Teens (and beyond!): Color-changing chemistry is scheduled for June 27, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. CT as a drop-in session. Tech tools for job success is scheduled for June 29, 2026, from 1 to 2 p.m. CT, and Low vision assistive technology for independence is scheduled for July 14, 2026, from 2 to 3 p.m. CT.
• Schedule: Trainings and workshops are offered on specific dates and times, including late morning and afternoon sessions.
• Price: Upcoming trainings and workshops – Free in-person and online trainings on IEPs, transitions, housing, and more.
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 Center 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. Services are free for families, and PACER helps thousands of families each year at zero cost to them. PACER offers disability advocacy videos for families in English, Spanish, Somali, and other languages, with tip sheets available in English and Spanish, and has access to interpreters in multiple languages.
The leadership team includes Executive Director Tonia Teasley; Interim Executive Director Gretchen Godfrey; Development Director Jireh Mabamba; Finance Director Renee Gallaher; Parent Training & Advocacy Director Alex Locke; and Assistive Technology Director Paul Sanft. The PACER Board of Directors officers are Alison Bakken, President; Sara Sagedahl, Vice President; Ginny Hopper, Secretary; and Todd Watterson, Treasurer, with directors Jeff Betchwars, Melissa Deike, Dr. Timothy J. Feyma, Jessica Graft, Kathy Graves, John Guthmann, Shannan Paul, Lori Riley, Cristina Smith, Margery L. Webb, Matthew Woods, and Dan Levinson.
Last updated June 27, 2026.
• Schedule: Trainings and workshops are offered on specific dates and times, including late morning and afternoon sessions.
• Price: Upcoming trainings and workshops – Free in-person and online trainings on IEPs, transitions, housing, and more.
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 Center 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. Services are free for families, and PACER helps thousands of families each year at zero cost to them. PACER offers disability advocacy videos for families in English, Spanish, Somali, and other languages, with tip sheets available in English and Spanish, and has access to interpreters in multiple languages.
The leadership team includes Executive Director Tonia Teasley; Interim Executive Director Gretchen Godfrey; Development Director Jireh Mabamba; Finance Director Renee Gallaher; Parent Training & Advocacy Director Alex Locke; and Assistive Technology Director Paul Sanft. The PACER Board of Directors officers are Alison Bakken, President; Sara Sagedahl, Vice President; Ginny Hopper, Secretary; and Todd Watterson, Treasurer, with directors Jeff Betchwars, Melissa Deike, Dr. Timothy J. Feyma, Jessica Graft, Kathy Graves, John Guthmann, Shannan Paul, Lori Riley, Cristina Smith, Margery L. Webb, Matthew Woods, and Dan Levinson.
Last updated June 27, 2026.
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