Do you feel like you have to battle at every IEP meeting to get your child what they need?


You prep for every meeting.

You know the laws.

You even try to stay “reasonable.”

And still, the staff smile, nod… and nothing changes.

Sound familiar?

Here’s what I’ve learned over 15 years of supporting parents just like you to navigate this broken system.”

• “More effort doesn’t guarantee better outcomes.”

• “Powering through, trying to find exactly the piece of information that’s going to change things for your child, that’s not actually how it works.”

  • Being polite doesn’t protect your child.

  • And I get it, maybe you’re afraid of retaliation for your child.”

  • You’re stuck in people-pleasing mode, and you’re not actually  “getting your child what they need.

• Just because you have it in writing doesn’t mean it’s going to be implemented with fidelity.

  
  I’m Charmaine, if we haven’t met.

  I am a retired special and general educator of 30 years and a parent of an adult son with Down syndrome.

  I’ve sat on all sides of the table, and I understand what’s missing.

  That’s why I created Connecting for Change™ the online membership that gives you:
  

• The support you need.

• The progress your child deserves.

• The accountability the school can’t ignore.

• Win, win, win.
  
  

 Join for just $25/month

That’s it. No contracts. No pressure. Cancel anytime.

You Don’t Have to Take My Word for It:

“These AI tools are GOLD. I feel like I finally have the tools to be heard.”

— A.S., Parent

“Charmaine Thaner has a membership group called Connecting for Change™ for parents. It’s only $25 per month, yet the value is incredible. Charmaine is available to help through the group, holds regular meetings on topics like AI in the classroom, getting school admins to listen, and talking to legislators. It’s so nice to connect with other parents and an advocate who truly understands and shares ideas on making real change happen.”
— M.S., Parent

“It is such a raw pain being told our kids aren't allowed to be with other kids. It shatters all our dreams. Charmaine’s support is life-changing.”
— C.M., Parent

“I signed up for Connecting for Change™ because I trust Charmaine, and I needed to find my oasis of peace and sanity, my safe space, my tribe that empowers me in my parent advocacy journey. I feel happy and empowered every time I join one of her weekly meetups and trainings.”
— Tamara Dillard

“Charmaine is amazing and so on top of everything! I keep learning so much from her!”
— A.K., Parent

You’ll get:

• Live support with Charmaine: three hours a month so you never prep alone
  
  
  
• Daily coaching in a small, steady private group so you don’t stay stuck
  
  
  
• Instant access to 7 custom AI tools (with more to come)  Charmaine built for real advocacy moments so your advocacy sounds like you, not a robot.
  
  
  
• Monthly live AI training sessions, walk away knowing exactly how to use the tools for your child
  
  

And most importantly?

You’ll stop second-guessing every sentence.

You’ll stop rewriting the same email five times.

You’ll stop wondering if you said enough.

Instead, you’ll have a repeatable way to:
Be Heard. Be Understood. Drive Change.

Want to feel less alone, more clear, and deeply supported?

This space was built for you.

Join Now for $25/month
Cancel anytime.

Still Wondering If This Is For You?

“I’m not tech-savvy. Will I be lost?”

You won’t be.
I’ve spent 30 years as an educator, and I teach the way I wish someone had taught me. Slowly. Clearly. Step by step.

Every AI tool comes with simple walkthroughs, real examples, and monthly guided sessions where I walk beside you, not ahead of you.

You’ll never be left alone with “just a robot.”
Your voice leads. AI follows. I help you find the rhythm.

“What if I don’t have time?”

That’s exactly why we use AI to give you time back.
Instead of spinning for hours on how to word an email, or chasing down meeting notes, you’ll have tools that do the heavy lifting.

You’re not doing more you’re doing differently.

And that difference? Feels like a deep breath.

You’ve Tried Doing It All On Your Own.

You’ve Googled late at night.
You’ve written and rewritten.
You’ve stayed calm when you wanted to scream.
You’ve held the line, even when it felt like you were the only one standing.

Now it’s time for support that stands with you.

Connecting for Change™ is a community for parents like you.

It’s a space where your voice gets stronger, your clarity comes faster, and you stop feeling like you’re always behind.

And the best part?

You don’t have to do it alone anymore.