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CCC Advancing Educational Excellence Online Webinar: Supporting Parents as the Primary Educators of Their Children

Date & Time
Sep 10, 2026 12:00 PM in Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Description
California Catholic Conference Advancing Educational Excellence Webinar Series
Session One: Supporting Parents as the Primary Educators of Their Children
Thursday, September 10, 2026 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. (Pacific Time) Live Virtual Webinar (place link in or send when they register)
Parents Are a Child’s First and Most Important Teachers
The California Catholic Conference invites parents, educators, and school leaders to join us for the inaugural webinar in our Advancing Educational Excellence series.
Whether your child attends a public, charter, private, or Catholic school, this timely webinar will provide valuable information about parents’ educational rights, responsibilities, and opportunities to become informed advocates and engaged partners in their child’s education.
Speakers:
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Bishop Michael C. Barber, S.J. – Diocese of Oakland CCC Education Chair and President of WCEA,
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Samara Palko, CCC Director of Education
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Kathleen Domingo, CCC Executive Director
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Nick Romley – Capitol Advisors
Topics Include:
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Knowing Your Rights & Responsibilities as a Parent in California Schools
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Understanding State & Federal Education Legislation Impacts
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Following Public Policy Updates Affecting Families Learning
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Tips for Effective Parent Advocacy & School
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Engagement Understanding Educational Choices & Opportunities for Students
Who Should Attend:
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Parents & Guardians Public, Charter, Private & Catholic School Families
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Superintendents & Associate Superintendents
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Principals & School Leaders
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Teachers Diocesan Education Leaders & Staff
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School Board Members
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Anyone committed to strengthening educational excellence
“Education is always a shared mission in which teachers, students, families, pastors, and society all participate.”
— Pope Leo XIV Get Informed.
Get Involved. Empower Your Child’s Future.
