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CAPEE

CAAL’s Asian Parents for Educational Equity


CAPEE is a parent leadership program that aims to build a support system for parents as they navigate education. The purpose of the program is to build upon the leadership of Asian parents through learning organizing strategies, offering an opportunity to reimagine our education system, and taking action on issues that come up during the course of the school year. Our hope is for Asian parents to have the tools and connections they need to advocate for education policies at the local and state level that ensures robust academic and socio-emotional support, while also providing a joyful and nourishing environment for Asian Minnesotan learners.

Applications now open for CAPEE 2022 cohort!


Asian Minnesotan parents, looking for a space to connect with other parents on education issues you care about? CAPEE is a 10-month program where you’ll learn about issues that are impacting Asian Minnesotan students and work with other parents + youth to advocate for system change.

TIME COMMITMENT
The program includes 2 day-long retreats (in-person) – Saturday, September 3rd and Saturday, February 4th; 8 monthly sessions (virtual) on the first Thursdays of the month from 5:00PM to 7:00PM – October 6th, November 3rd, December 1st, January 5th, March 2nd, April 6th, May 4th,  June 1st.

CAPEE leaders will:
1) Identify opportunities to increase educational achievement of K-12 Asian American students. Of particular interest is elevating the needs of dual/multi-language learners,

2) Advocate for policies and practices that ensure the visibility and inclusion of Asian American students in education equity efforts, and

3) Increase the overall involvement of the community in education advocacy efforts especially targeting activities that reach parents and students, and other strategic partners.

REQUIREMENTS
You must have children, grandchildren, or siblings in a Minnesota School District and be actively involved to apply. At this time we are looking for 15 cohort members. All cohort members must commit to two in-person day-long retreats (September and February); and at least seven of the eight monthly sessions. All monthly sessions will be virtual. In-person retreats will cover: childcare, snacks, breakfast, and lunch.

STIPEND/COSTS
This program is made available by the generous support of our funders, so there is currently no cost to the selected participants. Participants will instead receive a stipend of $1000 for participating in at least seven of the eight sessions.

DEADLINE TO APPLY
Applications for the 2022-2023 cohort have closed! Stay tuned for information on next year’s cohort!

CONTACT
If you have any questions, want further information, or need any assistance filling out your application, please contact info@caalmn.org

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“It was gratifying to have other parents as thought partners and learn about how other parents have tackled issues impacting their children.”

“I was able to have confidence in myself and take lead on issues impacting my community.”

“Though CAPEE is over, I will continue to build power in my community by finding ways to connect with parents and youth.”