Parent Leadership Program
“Do For”, “Do With”, “Cheer On”
Building Stronger Systems for Children—Together with Families
Parents are powerful.
When families have the knowledge, skills, and support to speak up, real change happens for children and communities. Our Parent Leadership Program exists to equip, connect, and empower parents to be informed, confident, and effective advocates for early childhood systems.
Our Mission
We partner with families to build knowledge, grow leadership skills, and strengthen family voices in decisions that affect children’s learning, development, and well-being.
We believe:
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Parents are experts on their children
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Family voices belong in systems-level decisions
- Strong systems are built with families, not just for them
What We Do
Family Voice Collective
We offer learning-based empowerment groups that help parents develop the skills needed to hold an active role in early childhood systems.
Parent Leadership Committee (PLC)
We offer a platform for parents to provide their feedback and influence the programs we offer.
Training & Resources
- Workshops and learning sessions
- Practical tools for advocacy and leadership
- Information about navigating systems and services
Who We Serve
We welcome:
- Parents, guardians, and caregivers
- Families of young children and pre-school age students
- Families from all backgrounds, cultures, and experiences
Why Parent Leadership Matters
When parents are informed and empowered:
- Children get better support
- Families feel more confident navigating systems
- Schools and communities make stronger decisions
- Systems become more responsive, fair, and effective
Contact:
Aubrey Williams
aubrey.williams@nisdtx.org
(682) 605-4472
