Partner with VELA

Let's work together.

We’re excited you’re interested in partnering with VELA to support families in becoming their child’s greatest advocate. We work with schools, nonprofits, clinics, and community partners to bring VELA’s workshops. Our offerings include parent workshops and professional development for your team, all designed to be practical, engaging, and immediately useful.

Review the options and complete the form below so we can connect and plan together.

Workshops for Parents

From Confusion to Confidence: Navigating Special Education

Audience: Parents of children with any disability that are relatively new to special education

Description: Understand the sped process, learn IEP basics, and get practical tips to prepare for ARD meetings and advocate.

Availability:

March- December 2026

Understanding Autism: Supporting Your Child’s Strengths & Needs

Audience: Parents of children with an autism diagnosis.

Description: Learn how autism can impact communication, social interaction, play, and sensory processing, while gaining advocacy skills and resources.

Availability:

April-December 2026

Taking Care of You: Caregiver Wellness

Audience: Parents of children with any diagnosis.

Description: Introducing caregiver wellness and learning about and practicing self-compassion and practical mindfulness stress based reduction strategies.

Availability:

July-December 2026

Preparing for Adulthood: Transition Planning

Audience: Parents of children with any diagnosis ages 11–17.

Description: Introduction to transition planning in order to get the most out of high school and connect to key supports and services for 18+.

Availability:

September-December 2026

Workshop for Providers

Supporting Families Navigating Special Education

Audience: Healthcare, educational, and social services providers who support families whose children access special education services.

Description: Build a practical understanding of special education services and supports, learn when and how to effectively support families navigating this complex system, and leave with clear strategies and trusted resources to guide families with confidence.

Availability: July–December 2026

About Our Workshops

Interactive, live workshops focused on knowledge, skills, and connection
Delivered via Zoom, with limited in-person options in Austin
Parent workshops: 1.5 hours, English or Spanish, led by VELA Parent Facilitators
Provider workshops: 1.5–2 hours, offered in English, led by VELA Parent Facilitators

Interested? What to Expect

Complete the form to share which workshop(s) you’re interested in
Connect with the VELA team. Once you complete the form, we will reach out to discuss your goals, share pricing, and scheduling options
Plan for recruitment (for Parent Workshops only): Workshops are typically scheduled out at least one month in advance; VELA provides sample marketing materials and recruitment strategies to support your outreach efforts.
Reach out sooner than later! Even if you’re considering workshops later in the year, we encourage you to connect with us early so we can get you scheduled!