Sponsored Research Office

Project Director:

Dr. Cheryl Davis

Heather Holmes: Outreach Site Coordinator

Contact Phone:

503-838-8053

503-838-8642

Email:

davisc@wou.edu

heather.holmes@pepnet.org

Website:

http://www.pepnet.org/

Funding Source:

Contract with PEPNet-West regional center at California State University, Northridge. PEPNet is funded through U.S. Department of Education, Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services, Office of Special Education Programs

Project Description:

PEPNet provides resources and expertise that enhance educational opportunities for people who are deaf or hard of hearing--including those with co-occurring disabilities. PEPNet's national outreach is coordinated through its four regional centers. At the local level, each state's contact person is the gateway to the shared knowledge and best practices of the four regions. PEPNet regional centers work collaboratively to provide a broad variety of best practices and resources where and when you need them to enhance educational opportunities.

PEPNet offers consultation, training, professional development, cutting edge technical assistance and other resources to educational institutions, including-but not limited to:

• Two- and Four-year Colleges
• Universities
• Secondary Education Programs
• Community Rehabilitation Programs
• Continuing Education Programs
• Adult Basic Education Programs
• Vocational and Technical Training Programs