Family First - Parent Workshop

Understanding Your Parental Rights in the Fairfax County School System

Saturday, August 26

10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

CAPA NoVA Office

6888 Elm Street,

Suite 2c, McLean, VA 22101

Do you know what your child is learning about sexuality and gender at school?

Parents—you’re not alone.

Do you wonder what's actually happening in your child's classroom, but sometimes feel intimidated — or even like an intruder — at the thought of approaching school officials with questions? This workshop makes it easy to get started!

Introducing our Family First Parent Workshop, created to empower parents with the confidence they need to protect their children and their parental rights—especially at this moment in our culture when more than ever before, our children are faced with an avalanche of confusing messages about sexuality and relationships. This workshop will help you understand your essential parental rights and the school’s responsibility to uphold them. Hosted by Chinese American Parent Association-NoVA and the Family Foundation’s Speak Up! Fairfax team, this event equips you with tools and takeaway tips to protect your child’s heart and mind.

Program and Speakers

Welcome:

Yuyan Zhou, President, CAPA-NOVA

Susan Otto, Director, Speak Up! Fairfax

Overview of Your

Parental Rights at School

Candi Cushman, Vice President of Grassroots/Communications for The Family Foundation Virginia

Sex Ed in Virginia (FLE)

& Your Parental Rights

Meg Kilgannon, Senior Fellow for Education Studies at Family Research Council; Served at the U.S. Department of Education during the Trump Administration.

Transgender Issues in School

& Your Rights

Candi Cushman—The Family Foundation; Director of Protect Every Kid initiative

Laura Bryant Hanford—National writer on parental rights issues; served on the Fairfax County FLE Curriculum Advisory Committee; Experience with legislation concerning transgender issues in schools.

Takeaway Tips & Red Flags to Watch For

Lizbeth C. White, Attorney and Family Counselor with experience advocating for children and families; Family Foundation board member

Spread the word!

Download a flyer to share with friends!

Share this PowerPoint slide with your church!

Is Fairfax County really listening to parents?

Society’s sexual chaos has entered into your child’s classroom—know your rights as a parent!