You’ve been doing it the hard way.
And let’s be honest it’s not working like it should.

You’re pouring your heart into every IEP email, every meeting, every “let’s try this one more time” conversation.

And you’re still walking away tired and unheard.

The truth is:

💥 Advocacy alone isn’t enough.

⚙️ AI alone isn’t enough. 

But together?

It's the support you've dreamed of.

When the support is both smart and human, you finally feel like you’ve got a path forward.

A place where it’s safe to ask the hard questions.

A space where you can show up messy, stuck, or exhausted and still be met with understanding, strategy, and a way forward.

And that's why I started Connecting for Change™.
 
It’s not a "program" with steps to finish. It's not a course with 5-7 modules to work through.

It’s a community for parents who are done trying to figure this out alone and love bouncing ideas off one another.

You’ll get access to amazing custom AI  tools, yes.

But more importantly, you’ll gain access to me and to other parents who are walking the same advocacy path.

This isn’t about waiting for schools to change.

It’s about speaking up so they can’t ignore you.

Inside Connecting for Change™, you’ll learn how to:

• Say what needs to be said and finally feel heard.

• Hold your ground when schools push back, without losing yourself.

• Track what’s working (and what’s not) so your child doesn’t fall through the cracks.

What You Get When You Join

This isn’t a giant Facebook group where your voice disappears.

This is a trusted space where:

• We get to know each other

• Your questions get real answers

• Wins (and worries) are shared, not buried

Here’s what’s included every month:

🔹 Live support from Charmaine two times per month. Replays are available.

Morning and evening sessions available, come as you are, get your questions answered, and feel less alone.

🔹 Daily support from Charmaine in our private group.

🔹 Monthly Live AI Workshop 
Each month, Charmaine leads a live work session where she demonstrates one of her custom-built AI advocacy tools. Replays are available.

You’ll try it live, ask questions, and walk away knowing how to use it for your child.

🔹 Custom AI Tools for Advocacy
Charmaine has developed and refined these AI tools for the moments when you’re staring at a blank screen, second-guessing every word, or wondering how to say something without getting shut down.

You'll get instant access to these custom AI tools (with new ones being developed as we speak).

✏️ This Is Me!

Put your child’s strengths, needs, and learning style into words so the AI responses reflect your kid, not just their test scores.

💖 My Advocacy Voice

Your voice leads. AI follows.

🗣 Negotiation Coach

Know what you want to say and how to say it before you walk into a tough meeting.

"Say It So They Listen"

Write emails that sound like you and get taken seriously, no more rewriting the same sentence ten times.

📝 "IEP Meeting Analysis & Checklist"

Make sense of what actually happened in the meeting, what got said, what got missed, and what still needs action.

💭 "The Belief Shifter"

Push back on outdated thinking without blowing up the whole conversation.


“These AI tools are GOLD. I feel like I finally have the tools to be heard.”
— A.S., Parent

You Might Be Wondering… 

“What if I don’t have time?”

That’s exactly why we use AI, to make advocacy faster and more focused.

You’ll stop reinventing the wheel and start using tools that write, organize, and clarify, without sacrificing your voice.

“What if this won’t work at my school?”

The strategies you’ll learn are grounded in federal law, real IEP meeting experience, and proven parent wins.

You’ll walk in with better prep, clearer requests, and stronger follow-up, backed by tools that make it easier to be heard.

“I’m not tech-savvy. Will I be lost?”

Nope. You’ll never be left alone with just a robot.

Every AI tool comes with walkthroughs, real examples, and monthly guided sessions where Charmaine answers your questions and helps you use the tools, not just look at them.

💥 All This for Just $25/Month

Here’s what’s included every month:

🔹 Live support from Charmaine two times per month. Replays available.

Daytime and evening sessions available, come as you are, get your questions answered, and feel less alone.

🔹 Daily support from Charmaine in our private group.

🔹 Monthly Live AI Workshop 
Each month, Charmaine leads a session where she demonstrates one of her custom-built AI advocacy tools. Replays available.

You’ll try it live, ask questions, and walk away knowing how to use it for your child.

🔹 Custom AI Tools for Advocacy

Charmaine has developed and refined these AI tools for the moments when you’re staring at a blank screen, second-guessing every word, or wondering how to say something without getting shut down.

You'll get instant access to these custom AI tools (with new ones being developed as we speak).

🔷 Cancel anytime. No contracts. No pressure.

You’ll walk away with:

• Words that get taken seriously without second-guessing every sentence.

• Emails you don’t have to rewrite five times.

• A plan that doesn’t fall apart the night before the meeting.

• And support that feels like a deep breath, not another to-do.

• And most important?
  
  Real momentum toward the change your child has needed all along.

“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 FB group 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

Join Connecting for Change™ today

Get the education your child deserves without the burnout.

Join Now $25/month – Cancel anytime.