Join us on Tuesday July 14th from 5:30-8:30PM at Frederick Douglas Park (1616 E 25th st). We are excited to invite you to our FREE Summer Celebration where we will have food, games, and prizes, and will give away school supplies. Bring your family and friends!

To RSVP, click the link below! For questions, please contact Carolina Figueroa at cfigueroa@empoweredfamiliesindy.org or 317-371-1442. We look forward to seeing you!

We are gathering a group of youth, 13-21 years old, that focus on civic engagement in our community. We meet once a month to learn about advocacy and how to take action by creating campaigns for local issues. Register below! If you have any questions, please reach out to Carolina Figueroa, cfigueroa@empoweredfamiliesindy.org.

This in-person session will bring families, educators, and community partners together to prepare for a strong summer of learning. You will learn how to keep students engaged, prevent summer learning loss, and connect with local programs and resources across Indianapolis.

The session will highlight practical strategies you can use at home and in your community. We will also share tools and opportunities available through EmpowerED Families and partner organizations.

Indy Summer Learning Labs program staff will be available to answer question and help you enroll your student for summer 2026. Learn more about the program at indysummerlearninglabs.com. 

If you are a parent leader, school partner, or community advocate, this event will help you plan with intention and keep students on track through the summer months.

For questions, contact us at info@empoweredfamiliesindy.org.

In partnership with NexGeneration Learning, we will focus on practical uses of AI for parents and guardians. We will connect over food, share experiences, and discuss important education topics impacting our community and schools.

In partnership with NexGeneration Learning, we will focus on using AI for test prep for ILEARN and SAT prep for parents and guardians. We will connect over food, share experiences, and discuss important education topics impacting our community and schools.

Join us for a virtual session on February 5th at 6 PM for our virtual Education Learning Hub meeting! This session will equip parents, educators, and community members with the awareness, support, and tools needed to safeguard the mental well-being of young individuals. 

Zoom meeting ID: 834 8819 9930

Our guest speaker will be Tracy Pruitt from Eskenazi Health.

The Indianapolis Local Education Alliance is a city-led body charged by the Indiana General Assembly to craft plans that address facility and transportation management, among other topics such as governance structure and increasing efficiency. The goal of the alliance is to deepen collaboration across traditional public and public charter schools and support a strong academic experience for all students.

The EmpowerED Families Parent Leadership Training is a 6 week program designed to equip Indianapolis parents and community members with the knowledge and skills to advocate effectively for better schools and policies in their communities.

Best for: This training is specifically designed for Indianapolis parents, grandparents, caregivers, and community leaders who are passionate about education and want to understand the education system better and become strong advocates for children.

For questions on how to participate, please contact Arion Clanton at info@empoweredfamilies.org.

To register for cohort 2, please register below by September 30th.

EmpowerED Families is hosting an Educational Learning Hub meeting on Friday, October 17th at 5:30 p.m. We are eager to present on the following K–12 topics:

• Strategies for IREAD

• New High School Diplomas

• Building Family Partnerships with Educational Institutions

There will be an opportunity for attendees to participate in trick-or-treating during the event. Door prizes and a light meal will also be offered.

Your engagement in this initiative is greatly valued, and we can’t wait to see you! If you have any questions, please email Kim Graham, Director of Organizing & Partnerships at kgraham@empoweredfamiliesindy.org.

EmpowerED Families is pleased to announce our first Educational Learning Hub meeting of the school year, scheduled for Thursday, September 18th at 6:00 p.m. We are eager to present on the following K–12 topics:

• The new high school diploma, focusing on graduation requirements

• IREAD readiness

• The development of partnerships between parents, guardians, and schools

Your engagement in this initiative is greatly valued, and we can’t wait to see you! If you have any questions, please email Kim Graham, Director of Organizing & Partnerships at kgraham@empoweredfamiliesindy.org. Thank you!

Join us for an informative event covering key education topics, including the impact of chronic absenteeism on students and the legal consequences of being chronically absent, updates on Indiana's new IREAD Literacy legislation on student retentions,  the latest high school graduation pathways requirements and school options.

Join us for an informative event covering key education topics, including the impact of chronic absenteeism on students and the legal consequences of being chronically absent, updates on Indiana's new IREAD Literacy legislation on student retentions,  the latest high school graduation pathways requirements and school options.

Join us for an informative event covering key education topics, including the impact of chronic absenteeism on students and the legal consequences of being chronically absent, updates on Indiana's new IREAD Literacy legislation on student retentions,  the latest high school graduation pathways requirements and school options.

Join us for an informative event covering key education topics, including the impact of chronic absenteeism on students and the legal consequences of being chronically absent, updates on Indiana's new IREAD Literacy legislation on student retentions,  the latest high school graduation pathways requirements and school options.