The Education Service Center, Region 20 Family Engagement Program provides training and support to school districts, charter schools, private schools and families to help strengthen home-school partnerships. Family Engagement Program Initiatives: Provide ongoing and direct training and support for district and campus staff who work directly with families; Provide ongoing and direct training and support in building a sustainable framework for home-school partnerships; Provide FREE weekly parent trainings on a variety of topics, including special education; and Increase community awareness and supports.

List of Trainings from Region 20

Meld Parent Support Groups
Using evidence-informed curriculum and led by a parenting coordinator, Meld brings together parents who have similar parenting needs to educate parents on health and safety, child guidance and development, family management, personal development and other topics related to successful parenting. Meld stems from the belief that parents can, and do: learn from each other; give one another support; need to be free to make informed decisions about their families and can cooperate in groups while maintaining their individuality.

Meld groups meet once a week for two hours at various locations around San Antonio. Group participants are eligible to attend a free annual field trip. There are three Meld programs, each geared toward the needs of the parents within the group.

Meld Young Families for parents ages 13 to 25

Meld Growing Families for parents ages 26 and older, grandparents raising grandchildren, or other family members who take an active role in the parenting of children

Meld Special Needs group, designed specifically for parents or caregivers raising children living with a wide range of illnesses and disabilities

Enrollment is free. A complimentary meal and child care are provided during group sessions. Transportation assistance is available. English, Spanish and bilingual groups are available.