Oklahoma Parents Center

Name

Oklahoma Parents Center

Legal name

Oklahoma Parents Center, Inc.

Website

https://oklahomaparentscenter.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Special Education Advocacy and Disability Support Services

NAICS

Educational Support Services (61171), Child and Youth Services (62411), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Autism Parent/Caregiver Education & Training (School-Linked) (EDAKAKAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Family & Parent Support Services (Parent Coaching, Advocacy) (EDAJALAK), Parenting Education for Special Needs & Developmental Differences (EDACALAK), Family Coaching, Parent-Mediated & Home Visiting EI Services (EDACAFAJ)

Keywords

• Special education advocacy
• Parent training services
• Disability support services
• IDEA compliance support
• Transition planning services

Headquarters

HQ city

Holdenville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Federal Grants: Primary funding from US Department of Education grants including #H328M140010 and #H328M200004
2. State Contract: Additional funding under contract with the Oklahoma State Department of Education (OSDE)

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Oklahoma Parents Center provides free statewide parent training and information services to families of children and young adults with disabilities (birth through age 26) in Oklahoma. Core offerings comprise individualized one-on-one assistance, online and in-person trainings, and information resources (newsletters, fact sheets, brochures) designed to help families navigate the special education system, understand IDEA rights, and advocate effectively. Supplementary programs include transition support for youth (Beyond The Diploma, IFTW), surrogate parent services, and assistive technology guidance.

Product overview

Oklahoma Parents Center (OPC) is a nonprofit organization providing a unified set of parent training and information services for families of children with disabilities from birth to age 26. The core offering consists of individualized assistance, trainings, and information resources. OPC operates several specialized programs including SoonerStart (early intervention for birth-3), OKMTSS (multi-tiered system of supports), and Independent Futures that Work (transition services). Additional offerings include Beyond The Diploma (virtual peer support for young adults), assistive technology resources through Oklahoma ABLE Tech, surrogate parent support, and IEP guidance. The organization also facilitates parent/family surveys and maintains a directory of Oklahoma partner organizations. OPC's services are free and primarily delivered through one-on-one assistance, online trainings/videos, and printed/digital resources.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• Annual parent and family surveys conducted in collaboration with OSDE-SES and TAESE to measure satisfaction and guide improvement

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core, strategic, secondary and supporting.

• Oklahoma State Department of Education (OSDE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOPC is funded under contract with OSDE and collaborates on surveys, parent engagement, and special education services; OSDE-SES partners on annual parent surveys for special education services
• Parent Training and Information Centers (PTI) NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOPC is located in Region 3 of the national PTI network; Collaborates with other PTIs across the country serving families of children with disabilities
• Technical Assistance for Excellence in Special Education (TAESE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborates with TAESE on annual parent and family surveys administered in alignment with federal regulations
• Independent Futures that Work! (IFTW) PartnersstrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint effort with PTIs in Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Oklahoma, and Texas focused on transition services for youth with disabilities
• Oklahoma ABLE TechcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization providing assistive technology devices and services for Oklahoma public school students, educators, and families; OPC provides information and training on assistive technology
• Oklahoma Department of Rehabilitation ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState agency partner for vocational rehabilitation and transition services for youth with disabilities
• Office of Juvenile Affairs (OJA)secondaryOthersState agency providing services to juveniles involved in the criminal justice system; OPC provides resources on special education rights in juvenile justice settings
• Oklahoma Partners OrganizationssupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork of 40+ partner organizations across Oklahoma working with youth with disabilities including Ability Resources, The Arc of Oklahoma, Center for Learning and Leadership, and others

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• PACER Center: Minnesota-based Parent Training and Information Center serving families of children with disabilities; one of the original federally-funded PTIs and shares OPC's exact service model, federal funding structure, and statewide parent-training mission.
• PEAK Parent Center: Colorado-based Parent Training and Information Center providing training and resources to families of children with disabilities; equivalent to OPC in mission, federal PTI designation, and statewide parent-training delivery model.
• PEAL Center: Pennsylvania Education for All Coalition, a Parent Training and Information Center providing parent training, information, and advocacy to families of children with disabilities; directly mirrors OPC's federal PTI designation, funding mix, and family-empowerment service scope.
• Family Voices: National family-led organization supporting children and youth with special health care needs and disabilities; shares OPC's family-empowerment mission and federal funding model, though operating at national scope rather than single-state.
• Matrix Parent Network and Resource Center: California-based Parent Training and Information Center providing family support, training, and advocacy for children with disabilities; mirrors OPC's service offerings and federal PTI funding structure across a larger geographic footprint.
• IN*SOURCE: Indiana Resource Center for Families and Schools, a Parent Training and Information Center serving Indiana families of children with disabilities; equivalent to OPC in mission, federal funding mechanism, and statewide hybrid delivery model.
• Federation for Children with Special Needs: Massachusetts-based Parent Training and Information Center providing parent training, information, and advocacy for families of children with disabilities; equivalent in scope, federal funding model, and statewide PTA-style family engagement to OPC.

Others

• Oklahoma ABLE Tech: Oklahoma state agency providing assistive technology devices, demonstrations, loans, and training; complements OPC's offerings via an established partnership (OPC provides AT information and referrals) rather than direct competition.
• Center for Parent Information and Resources (CPIR): Federally-funded central resource hub for the PTI network; provides curated resources and coordination support to all PTIs including Oklahoma Parents Center, making it an ecosystem enabler rather than a direct service competitor.

Broad incumbents

• The Arc of Oklahoma: Oklahoma state chapter of The Arc, a broader disability rights and services organization; overlaps with OPC in disability advocacy and family support but with a wider mandate spanning intellectual and developmental disabilities beyond special-education training.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/oklahomaparentscenter
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/oklahoma-parents-center

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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