Introducing the Parent Power Summit | August 21–22, 2026 | Douglas County, Georgia

Parents are a child's first teacher, first advocate, and first line of support. The Parent Power Summit was created to honor that truth, and to give Douglas County parents and caregivers the tools, knowledge, and community they deserve.

This two-day event brings together families, educators, community leaders, and local organizations around one shared purpose: empowering parents to show up fully for their children and for themselves.

Friday evening, 6pm-8pm, August 21, opens with a kickoff fireside chat, an intimate, vision-casting experience for the community to come together, connect with one another, and catch a glimpse of what's ahead.

Saturday, 10:00am-3pm, August 22 is the full Summit day, featuring hands-on breakout sessions, and ending with a Parent Partnership Charter Workshop led by Tai Cochran of herPM. Breakout content will cover topics including advocating for students with disabilities, understanding IEPs and 504 plans, Identifying and Aligning Personal Values to Lead Our Families, and the importance of mentorship.

Whether you are a seasoned advocate or just trying to figure out where to start, there is a seat at this table for you.

The Parent Power Summit is a community initiative co-led by Jamilia Smith of AKT Unlimited, Leslie Nelson of Pivotal Connections, LLC, Tai Cochran of herPM Project Management Consulting, and Jasmine Moore of Grateful Hands, Inc.

Parent Power Summit 2026