The Parent Encouragement Program (PEP) is a DMV-based nonprofit educational organization that offers in-person and online classes to parents and caregivers of children, toddlers, and teens.

Upcoming PEP opportunities include:

Parenting Neurodivergent Children: A 2-Part Series
Parents of neurodivergent kids are invited to a 2-part webinar series offering practical, loving strategies for understanding and responding to challenging behaviors; registration includes live access, recordings, slide PDFs, and resource links.

Nov 18, 2025
Part 1: Parenting Neurodivergent Children
Understanding Behavior focuses on recognizing root causes and what behavior communicates. Parents will learn common motivations, how to read the ABCs of behavior (Antecedent/Behavior/Consequence), and ways to choose supportive interventions that build self-esteem.

Dec 4, 2025
Part 2: Parenting Neurodivergent Children
Responding to Behavior shares solution-oriented approaches for real moments. Topics include anticipating triggers to prevent predictable challenges, soothing dysregulation, and guiding kids toward problem-solving and coping skills—grounded in the truth that behavior is communication.