Classes and Events
It all starts with an idea, a quiet moment with coffee and curiosity that grows into purpose. It becomes a space where knowledge, support, and empowerment come together, whether in a morning chat or an evening conversation.
Join us each month for a Saturday Coffee Chat or a Thursday evening discussion. We explore parenting, education, child development, college planning, and advocacy. These gatherings offer guidance, encouragement, and connection for parents and caregivers who want support while raising and advocating for their children.
Pull up a chair, ask questions, share your experiences, and learn from experts and a community of people who understand the path you are on. Whether you are looking for practical strategies or a place to connect, this is where learning meets real support, because no parent should have to do it alone.
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Monthly 45-Minute Classes & Discussion Groups
Join a welcoming space where you can learn, connect, and grow with other parents and advocates. Our monthly 45 minute coffee and cocktail sessions offer practical guidance on parenting strategies, education advocacy, negotiation, special education law, and working with schools. Saturday mornings and Thursday evenings make the sessions easy to fit into your week.
As a member, you will receive monthly access links, class topics, and regularly added resources to keep you informed. The sessions are designed to be flexible and accessible so you can learn in a way that fits your schedule.
Exclusive Social & Live Events
Membership include invitations to exclusive social and live events with Catherine, both virtual and in person. These gatherings give you the chance to meet parents, educators, and advocates, share experiences, and build meaningful relationships in a supportive environment.
From back to school dinners and expert panels to barbecues, speaking events, and virtual networking sessions, members receive access to free community events that encourage learning and connection. If you want expert insight or a welcoming place to spend time, your membership opens the door to valuable experiences for you and your family.
Knowledge, Confidence & Hands-On Training
Our sessions go beyond typical webinars or pre recorded content. You will learn, participate, and build real world skills that support parenting, education, and advocacy.
The classes are interactive and immersive, with guest speakers, breakout discussions, and practical exercises that turn ideas into actions you can use right away.
“My goal has always been to provide families with access to two decades of materials, knowledge, experience, and life lessons all in one place. Every class is designed with purpose, whether led by me, another attorney, an experienced advocate, psychologist, , or medical professional. Our sessions are built to maximize your knowledge and skills while remaining affordable, accessible, and practical for everyday life.
I wanted to create a space where families can develop a deep understanding of education, advocacy, parenting, and self-care—without the overwhelming financial burden. These classes are structured to empower you with confidence, whether you join once a month or every week.
No matter where you are in your journey, you’re not alone. This is a place for learning, growth, and unwavering support.”
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Our Monthly Classes
Our classes give parents, caregivers, and advocates the knowledge, confidence, and tools needed to support children in education, personal growth, and future success. Each session is led by education attorney and advocate Catherine Michael, J.D., along with a team of therapists, psychologists, educators, medical professionals, and parent coaches. Together they offer expert insight and practical strategies that address the challenges families face every day. If you are working through school issues, college planning, behavioral concerns, or child development, you will find real solutions you can apply right away.
You can join live discussions, listen the same way you would with a podcast, or watch recorded sessions at your own pace. Classes cover parenting strategies, education advocacy, career readiness, independent living, emotional well being, behavioral interventions, social emotional learning, and community resources. The goal is to help parents and caregivers feel supported and capable in their decision making.
If you miss a session, you can catch up through video recaps, and we revisit key topics throughout the year. Your membership includes unlimited access to live and virtual events, expert led discussions, and exclusive learning materials that add up to more than one hundred hours of valuable education each year.
Now is the time to build skills, gain confidence, and join a community that supports you. Every child deserves the chance to thrive, and you deserve support as you guide them forward.
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What People Are Saying
"Catherine Michael is a trailblazer. Her coffee classes have been invaluable to me as a parent of multiple foster children with disabilities."
— Kristi Cundiff
“Catherine’s help understanding the special education and the federal special education laws has been invaluable for a new parent like me. I am hopeful that I can avoid some IEP pitfalls by regularly attending our “Coffee” sessions!”
— S. Williams
“Catherine Michael is one of the most passionate attorneys I have ever met. Being able to sit down with her for a glass of wine to discuss law, parenting and advocate is incredible.”
— Jessica W.
“I love your classes! Please make more available. Parents need them!”
— Angela Roberts
“Catherine has been there for me and for so many others as an attorney. These classes bring her to my kitchen table as a friend.”
— Sarah Parks
“Parenting is hard. While there is a lot of guidance out there there is nothing like this. Classes with Catherine over the past year have given me confidence, security and skill.”
— K. Jefferson
“Catherine, why didn’t you come along sooner! As a former teacher, parent and now an advocate, I have been waiting for something like this a long time. Thank you so much for everything I have been learning over the past year!”
— J. Patel
“The workshops and classes I have done with Catherine Michael have been a true blessing. I do not know where our family would be today mentally, physically, emotionally, and academically, without the knowledge we gained.”