<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[PIA4Marin]]></title><description><![CDATA[Empowering parents, one voice at a time.]]></description><link>https://www.pia4marin.org/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 07:30:16 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.pia4marin.org/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[March Meeting: IEP vs. 504 Plan- A Guide for Families ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Every student is unique—and that uniqueness should be celebrated. Schools are supposed to help families navigate the system, and kids thrive, and while all these tools seem to be available for parents, the reality hits hard for the parents of these kids who have to struggle and fight with all their might for the resources they should received; they are not only struggling with their own beliefs about why their child is behaving in some way, but also with society and the school staff...]]></description><link>https://www.pia4marin.org/post/march-meeting-iep-vs-504-plan-a-guide-for-families</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a0df95fce2b5b4a4d6d82b6</guid><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 23:45:52 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ed8ddf_f8559f8dc6c048a5b45cf8a4d8e00548~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_945,h_527,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>parents in Action</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[PIA meeting in February: Special Education important terminology]]></title><description><![CDATA[In the first part of this meeting, we have an important conversation about substance abuse and how this can impact our homes, and ways to prevent and get help. See our  slide show to see some statistics and some resources. n the second part of the meeting, we had a presentation and activity about some important terminology in special education advocacy. As parents, we all want what's best for our children. We want them to have access to the resources and support they need to thrive. However,...]]></description><link>https://www.pia4marin.org/post/navigating-the-system-tips-for-successful-parent-advocacy</link><guid isPermaLink="false">66296317c579c0d62b5eed31</guid><pubDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 15:53:59 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ed8ddf_927a741230584ea8b4994870f65d8543~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_386,h_512,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>parents in Action</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Positive Parenting- Paternidad Positiva]]></title><description><![CDATA[Have you though in how your childhood affected your adulthood, or in which of those things you like about your childhood would you like to do with your children, and which of those would you never want your children to experience? Have you heard that saying "the apple does not fall far from the tree"? Thinking about that, we as Parents In Action, decide to hold a meeting about parenting and discuss with our parents regarding where the conduct of our kids comes from and how to connect with...]]></description><link>https://www.pia4marin.org/post/positive-parenting-paternidad-positiva</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a0b6959c5d6668af2e9379d</guid><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 20:35:19 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/ed8ddf_a54dd3a37fb84c73a396d51038c40632~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_976,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>parents in Action</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>