CPAC Connecticut Parent Advocacy Center
Connecticut's Resource for Children with Disabilities Connecticut Parent Advocacy Center
Connecticut's Resource for Children with Disabilities;
Empowering and Educating Families

Effective Engagement with Your Board of Education

Sponsoring Organization: CPAC
Wednesday, November 12, 2025
6:00pm
No cost

Families, community members, and Boards of Education (BOEs) all want the same thing—student success. But how do BOEs make the decisions that shape every child’s education? From setting policies and priorities to balancing budgets and staffing challenges, their choices have a direct impact on classrooms across Connecticut. 

In this dynamic session, you’ll get an inside look at: 

How BOEs work: What drives their decisions and responsibilities. 
The power of your voice: How families and community members can influence outcomes. 
Real-world strategies: Ways to engage effectively—even during tough conversations about funding, staffing, or policy. 

You’ll leave with practical tools to strengthen partnerships with your BOE and make your voice count in shaping your child’s education. 

Presented by:
Patrice McCarthy
Connecticut Association of Boards of Education (CABE)
Executive Director and General Counsel

and

Jennifer Lussier
Connecticut Parent Advocacy Center (CPAC)
Partnership Programs Manager

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