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Professional Development Series

2026 Parent Sessions
Free Virtual Sessions Included with 2026 PD Series Registration

Presented by: Graciela Avila

Parent & Family Engagement Coordinator, Department of School, Family, & Community Support, Division of Governance & Community Impact, Region One Education Service Center. 

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PARENT SESSION #1

Tuesday, February 10, 2026

5:30 - 6:45 p.m.

Growing Confidence, One Recipe at a Time

Graciela Avila, Parent & Family Engagement Coordinator, Department of School, Family, & Community Support, Region One Education Service Center, Texas

This virtual session, Growing Confidence, One Recipe at a Time, empowers migratory parents with practical, culturally relevant strategies to support their children’s emotional well-being and academic success. Based on parent-authored “recipes,” participants will explore communication tools, confidence-building practices, and learning approaches that strengthen relationships at home. Through reflection, discussion, and real-life examples, parents will walk away with simple, daily actions that create long-term positive impact.

 

Cultivando la Confianza, Una Receta a la Vez

Graciela Avila, Parent & Family Engagement Coordinator, Department of School, Family, & Community Support, Region One Education Service Center, Texas

Esta sesión virtual, Cultivando la Confianza, Una Receta a la Vez, empodera a los padres migrantes con estrategias prácticas y culturalmente relevantes para apoyar el bienestar emocional y el éxito académico de sus hijos. Basado en “recetas” elaboradas por padres, los participantes explorarán herramientas de comunicación, prácticas para fortalecer la confianza y enfoques de aprendizaje que fortalecen las relaciones en el hogar. A través de reflexión, discusión y ejemplos de la vida real, los padres se llevarán acciones simples y diarias que generan un impacto positivo a largo plazo.

 

PARENT SESSION #2

Tuesday, April 14, 2026

5:30 - 6:45 p.m.

 

Confidence, Voice, and Clarity

Graciela Avila, Parent & Family Engagement Coordinator, Department of School, Family, & Community Support, Region One Education Service Center, Texas

This virtual session empowers migratory parents to speak up for their children’s academic and emotional needs with confidence. Parents will learn what advocacy means, explore common barriers in schools, and practice communication strategies that strengthen their partnership with educators. Through real-life examples and practical tools, families will gain the clarity and skills needed to ensure their children receive the educational support they deserve.

 

Confianza, Voz y Claridad

Graciela Avila, Parent & Family Engagement Coordinator, Department of School, Family, & Community Support, Region One Education Service Center, Texas

Esta sesión virtual empodera a los padres migrantes para que hablen con confianza sobre las necesidades académicas y emocionales de sus hijos. Los padres aprenderán qué significa la abogacía, explorarán las barreras comunes que enfrentan en las escuelas y practicarán estrategias de comunicación que fortalecen su colaboración con los educadores. A través de ejemplos de la vida real y herramientas prácticas, las familias obtendrán la claridad y las habilidades necesarias para asegurar que sus hijos reciban el apoyo educativo que merecen.

Association for Migrant Educators of Texas  *  P. O. Box 126, Granger, TX 76530

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