Knowledge: Participants will expand their understanding of the educational system, learning about resources, tools, and frameworks based on best practices to more effectively support the educational experiences of their children and other children in their community.

Confidence: Participants will increase their ability to effectively advocate for changes in policies and practices.

Advocacy: Participants will identify parent-led solutions by exploring resources and participatory development to form a “parent-led activist agenda.

Resources: Participants will leverage family and linguistic capital to support the education of their school-aged children, enhancing communication and collaboration with district and school leaders.

Upon completing the training sessions, participants will be prepared to present their areas of focus and priorities for change to school district leaders.

Program schedule

The program is delivered weekly by facilitators from Latinos for Education:

• Salem, Massachusetts: Tuesdays from 5:00pm to 8:00pm
• Houston, Texas: Wednesdays from 5:30pm to 8:00pm

Who should apply

Parents and caregivers of:

• Elementary and middle school students in Salem, MA Public Schools.

• Elementary school students from the Gulfton neighborhood in the Houston Independent School District (HISD).

Financial compensation:

Participants will receive financial stipend upon completing the program.