Strengthening Community Connection and Activation
Since 2020, we have proudly built leadership and power with hundreds of program graduates.
We have Identified over 5,000 education supporters with our visibility in the community event meeting families where they are at. Through transformative programs like the Academy of Powerful Parents, CUIDA Care Project (E.D.I.E.) and our Literacy Bootcamps, we are fostering leadership development and building capacity to drive positive change. Our initiatives equip families with the tools to navigate education systems and advocate effectively, creating a lasting impact in their lives and communities.
Leadership Training
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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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Skill building & Parent Tools
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School Partnerships
Strengthening Family Engagement, One School at a Time
When schools and parents work as true partners, students thrive. MindShiftED helps districts and campuses create meaningful connections with families—especially those with students with disabilities, language barriers, or other learning needs.We offer customizable, bilingual programs and tools that align with your school’s goals, strengthen communication, and build trust between staff and families.
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Tools That Drive Change
Tools That Empower Families & Schools
We don’t just talk about change—we design it. MindShiftED creates practical, bilingual, and visually engaging tools that make it easier for parents, educators, and community partners to work together. Everything we build is rooted in cultural knowledge, accessibility, and real-world use.
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Community-rooted Connections
Transforming gatherings into opportunities for connection, our events are where relationships grow and communities thrive.
Through creative planning and purposeful design, we craft events that inspire engagement and strengthen relationships. Each gathering becomes a platform for meaningful connections and shared growth, fostering collaboration and trust that last well beyond the event.
Ready to create meaningful connections?
Let’s design your next event together.
Nuestros Lideres.
Escucha a Doris Carrillo hablando de la Academia De Padres Poderosos.
Literacy Bootcamp raises awareness of San Antonio's literacy rates and students' individual scores. Parents learn to digest literacy data scores, help their children improve their reading skills, and advocate for high-quality literacy instruction.