EmpowerED: Building Conscious Student Citizens and Empowering Parents

Join us for a free workshop designed to support both students, parents and advocates in fostering a more informed, respectful, and empowered community. *Parental permission is required for students in grade 5-8. Refreshments will be provided. Click here to register your 5th-8th grader.

All attendees are required to register in advance.

Workshop Goals:

·          Awaken young minds to be leading conscious citizens aware of the law, their own rights, respectful of the rights of others, and aware of the strength of their own voice.

·          Promote educational advocacy for parents and advocates requiring assistance with educational policy and procedure.

·          Inform parents and advocates how to exercise their rights on issues of school discipline, to recognize hostile environments, navigate special education concerns, and raise bullying or harassment claims.

·          Provide tools and resources regarding the obligations of public (including charter) schools to ensure safe, inclusive, and welcoming environments where all students can succeed.

Breakout Sessions:

For Students:

Grades 5-8: Sponsored by The Legal Kid Foundation

*Parental permission is required for students in grade 5-8. Click here to register your 5th-8th grader.

Students will learn how to:

• Apply the Rule of Law and the Constitution to protect their rights.

• Become conscious citizens and respect the rights of others.

• Recognize the strength of their own voice while safeguarding their mental health.

Grades 9-12:

High school students (grades 9-12) are invited to participate in the Educational Law Center-PA Workshop alongside parents and advocates.

For Parents, Advocates, and High School Students (Grades 9-12):

This workshop, presented by the Education Law Center-PA, provides:

• Tools to strengthen education knowledge and advocacy skills.

• Guidance on proper channels, processes, and responsible parties to address concerns.

• Insights on recognizing and challenging potential rights violations.

Empower yourself and your children with the knowledge to succeed in school.

*Grades 5-8 students: Parental permission required. Click here to register your 5th-8th grader.

*Grades 9-12 students, parents, and advocates: RSVP via the "Register" button at the top of the page to let us know you’ll attend.