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Academy of Powerful Parents
The Academy of Powerful Parents – A leadership and education series for caregivers who want to understand how schools work, build communication skills, and become confident advocates for their child’s success.
Creating Meaningful School Partnerships
We collaborate with principals and leadership to build sustainable, impactful connections rooted in trust, creativity, and mutual celebration. Together, we’re shaping a complete educational journey for students, families, and educators.Activate Families Here » Click Here »
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CUIDA | Care Project
CUIDA is a leadership and advocacy program for families of students with disabilities and language barriers. Grounded in care and community, CUIDA helps caregivers gain confidence, understand their child’s educational rights, and become powerful partners in shaping inclusive, high-quality education.
We center cultural wisdom, lived experience, and community care to transform how families engage with schools and systems—from IEP meetings to parental involvement and partnership.
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VIP Monthly Series
Our 2026 curriculum supports families raising children with disabilities by combining caregiver wellness, practical education, and system navigation tools. Through accessible, bilingual sessions, families gain the clarity, confidence, and strategies needed to reduce stress and respond effectively within school systems.
A wellness-informed curriculum with monthly sessions on the second Tuesday, helping families of children with disabilities navigate school systems with clarity, confidence, and strategy.
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APRIL Highlights
Don’t forget to mark you calendars!
When Behavior Meets Discipline: What Parents Need to Know
👉 “Sometimes we don’t realize how powerful we are… until we have to stand up for our children.”
Families of children with disabilities often face difficult situations when behavior and school discipline intersect. This session is designed to help parents better understand how disability impacts behavior, what protections exist within school systems, and how to respond with clarity and strategy.
Purpose
This training supports caregivers in reducing stress and confusion by providing clear, practical guidance on navigating school discipline processes while protecting their child’s rights and well-being.
In this session, you will learn:
How to understand behavior within the context of disability
What a Manifestation Determination Review (MDR) is and when it applies
How to use your district’s Student Code of Conduct
How to avoid mislabeling and protect your child’s rights
How to respond strategically instead of reactively
📅 Held monthly currently on Saturdays
Taller: Discapacidad y Disciplina Escolar
🧠 Taller: Discapacidad y Disciplina – Protege a tu Hijo con Estrategia
Cuando un niño con discapacidad enfrenta disciplina en la escuela, no todo es tan simple como parece. Muchas veces, el comportamiento está relacionado con necesidades no atendidas, y existen protecciones legales que las familias deben conocer.
En este taller, exploraremos de forma clara y práctica:
Cómo interpretar el comportamiento dentro del contexto de la discapacidad
Qué es una revisión de manifestación (MDR) y cuándo aplica
Cómo usar el código de conducta del distrito a tu favor
Qué preguntas hacer y cómo documentar situaciones
Cómo responder con calma y estrategia en momentos difíciles
✨ Este espacio está diseñado para apoyar a las familias no solo con información, sino también con herramientas para reducir el estrés y tomar decisiones con claridad.
📌 Taller en español
📌 Duración: 1 hora
📌 Virtual (grabación disponible)
👉 Saldrás con pasos claros para proteger a tu hijo y sentirte más seguro/a en el proceso.
Build the Network of Support - Group Chat
Join us for our first support group conversation. Build trust, gain guidance, and feel understood as we explore special education together.
Orientación- Introducción sobre educación especial: clase virtual de E.D.I.E.
¡Última oportunidad para unirse al programa EDIE!
Si se perdió el lanzamiento de la clase el 15 de enero, aún tiene dos oportunidades para comenzar:
Clase presencial:
Únase a nosotros el 22 de enero de 10 a. m. a 4 p. m. para una sesión presencial que cubrirá dos sesiones del programa.
Opción virtual:
Regístrese para completar la primera clase de orientación de forma independiente y luego asista a una orientación virtual de 1 hora el 24 de enero.
¡No se lo pierda, regístrese hoy!
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Last Chance to Join the EDIE Program!
If you missed the class launch on January 15, you still have two opportunities to get started:
In-Person Class:
Join us on January 22 from 10 AM to 4 PM for an in-person session that will cover two program sessions.Virtual Option:
Register to complete the first orientation class independently and then attend a 1-hour virtual orientation on January 24.
Don’t miss out—register today!
Intro to Special Education
Los participantes explorarán los conceptos básicos de los planes educativos y obtendrán conocimientos sobre cómo abordar la educación especial en las escuelas de San Antonio.
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Participants will explore the basics of educational plans and gain insights into navigating the special education in San Antonio schools.
