CPAC Advocacy Training
WHAT IS
CPAC Advocacy Training
In partnership with the Connecticut Parent Advocacy Center (CPAC), CFSP offers advocacy training to help families understand their rights and build confidence navigating the school system. These trainings focus on special education, effective communication, and leadership development.
KEY WORKSHOPS
For Special Education
Together, we empower families to become strong advocates and partners in their child’s education. We also offer tailored sessions for schools seeking to strengthen collaboration with families of students with disabilities.
Training Programs
About special education, IEP’s and state laws
1:1 Support
Individualized support for families transitioning
Online Resources
Special education training and information
Advocacy
Helps families advocate for their child’s needs
HOW TO GET INVOLVED
Who Can Join Us
Our partners in education promoting full, equal, and equitable partnerships between families, school, and community partners for student success.
CFSP Elementary Schools
participating in the Connecticut Family School Partnership (CFSP)
Families
looking for more involvement in their child’s learning
Educators
seeking joyful, inclusive ways to engage families)
Community Partners
who value literacy and connection
Why It Matters
Research tells us that increasing family engagement in children’s education is one way to to increase student success.
✅ Build trust
✅ Increase student motivation
✅ Strengthen school climate
✅ Encourage family voice in education
Our Goals
- Be a family engagement resource to families and schools
- Help build positive collaborative family-school partnerships where families and schools work together to empower students and empower their success
- Increase family voice and family engagement in schools
- Effective Conversations – help families when Disputes arises between family and school staff by offering phone support and meeting participation
NEXT STEPS
How the Process Works
Join our statewide network to receive free, exclusive family‑engagement tools, newsletters, coaching, and event invites.
1. Contact Us!
Contact us at info@cfsp.org for more information.
2. Become a CFSP Partner!
Join our statewide family engagement network.
3. Gain Exclusive Resources
Gain access to exclusive family-engagement tools.