ROAR
Parent Advocacy Workshop Series
Free monthly virtual workshops for parents and caregivers navigating IEPs, 504 plans, and school support systems.
Recordings will be available for registered participants.
Presented in partnership with Kai’s Promise Co.
Practical tools you can use right away
Guest speakers with real-world experience
An in-person parent panel in June
Save Your Spot
Complete the form below to register. You’ll receive a confirmation email and reminders before each session.
Dates + Format
Virtual sessions are held from 7:00–7:45 PM EST.
Dates:
Thursday, February 26, 2026
Thursday, March 26, 2026
Thursday, April 23, 2026
Thursday, May 28, 2026
June 2026: In-person Parent Advocacy Panel (Saturday). Date and location coming soon
Topics Covered:
IEPs & 504s
Meeting prep
Advocacy confidence
Tough conversations
Parent stories
What You’ll Gain
A clearer understanding of how school support systems work
A simple way to prepare for meetings without overwhelm
Communication strategies to speak up respectfully and effectively
A realistic approach to advocacy you can sustain
Guest Speakers: Our Voices at the Table
The ROAR Parent Advocacy Workshop Series brings together trusted professionals and lived-experience advocates who understand what it means to sit at the table and fight for a child.
Each guest speaker adds depth, clarity, and practical tools to help you move from overwhelmed to empowered.
These are the voices helping parents ROAR with confidence.
Craig Goodmark
Special Education Attorney
Session Focus: Knowing and Using Your Parent
Craig Goodmark provides legal insight into parent rights under federal and state law. He will walk parents through written notice requirements, disagreement procedures, and what options exist when conflicts arise with school systems.
Read his Bio here.
What You’ll Learn:
What the Parent Rights packet truly represents
The legal protections that safeguard your child and your voice
How to apply these rights during real advocacy meetings
Tyosha Mobley, B.S.
Parent Advocate | Founder, AuSome Answers
Session Focus: Preparing for Advocacy Meetings with Confidence
Tyosha Mobley is a dedicated Parent Advocate and the Founder of AuSome Answers. She works alongside families navigating special education systems and helps parents organize documentation, understand school procedures, and show up prepared for IEP and eligibility meetings.
What You’ll Learn:
How to organize your child’s records before meetings
Questions every parent should ask in an IEP meeting
How to follow up after decisions are made
Laraleigh Windom
Parent Advocate | GCDD Advocate
Session Focus: Building Your Personal Advocacy Plan
Laraleigh Windom is a Licensed Practical Nurse, clinical leader, and devoted mother who understands advocacy from both professional training and lived experience. As the parent of a child with complex medical and behavioral needs, she has navigated healthcare systems, insurance barriers, school challenges, and difficult decision-making processes firsthand.
What You’ll Learn:
How to identify a clear advocacy goal
How to separate concerns, facts, and desired outcomes
How to structure your approach for meetings and follow-ups
How to pull in outside resources when school support falls short
Meet Your Facilitator
Hi, I’m Jatoyia Armour. I’m a parent advocate and the author of ROAR at the Table. I created this series because too many parents feel dismissed or overwhelmed when trying to get support for their child. These sessions are designed to give you practical tools, language you can use, and the confidence to show up prepared.
My advocacy journey has been recognized publicly, including being featured in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. My son’s case became a precedent-setting moment in the special education world, where I pushed back against the system — and won.
That experience shapes how I support parents today — with clarity, preparation, and confidence.
For parents who want a deeper, step-by-step resource after the sessions, ROAR at the Table is available as an optional support tool.
Have Questions After a Session?
Parents can submit follow-up questions through the ROAR Parent Advocacy Q&A. Responses are shared in batch format for educational support. This is not legal or clinical advice and is not 1:1 coaching.
FAQ
Is this really free?
Yes. Registration is free for parents and caregivers.
Do I have to attend all sessions?
We recommend it, but you can attend the sessions that fit your schedule.
Will sessions be recorded?
Recordings will be made available at a later time for registered participants.
Is childcare provided for virtual sessions?
June event will include supervised children’s activities.
Ready to Join Us?
