Partnering with Schools for Student Success: Effective Parent Advocacy

A 7-week online course for parents and caregivers

👉 Choose the option that best suits your learning preferences and support needs.

Full Course (with Certificate) – $350 plus applicable taxes

  • Full access to all course content

  • Structured weekly learning with guided facilitation

  • Ongoing support from CDI and LDAO facilitators

  • Feedback on assignments

  • Certificate of Completion

Enroll in Full Course

Self-Directed Course – $250 plus applicable taxes

  • Full access to all course content
  • Self-paced participation
  • Opportunity to engage in discussion and ask questions

  • Facilitator responses within discussion spaces

  • No certificate
Enroll in Self-Directed Course

About the Course

This course supports parents and caregivers in building effective, collaborative partnerships with schools to support their child’s success.

Developed in partnership with the Child Development Institute (CDI), the course focuses on advocacy, understanding school systems, and practical strategies for navigating meetings, IEPs, and decision-making.

This is a fully online, asynchronous course. There are no scheduled live sessions.

Course Schedule

Course begins May 11, 2026
Weekly modules released each Monday, with the final unit (Week 7) released on June 22, 2026

Both options include the same course content. Choose the option that best fits your learning preferences and support needs.

Participants will receive additional instructions closer to the course start date.