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GET INVOLVED

Participate in EPTSA Programs

Our programs help build confidence through understanding a child's mental health and educational needs, uplifting caregivers and educators through compassionate peers who offer insight and encouragement, and inspiring courage to successfully advocate for a child's academic and mental wellness moving forward.

   

EPTSA programs include:

  • Peer-Led Support Groups

  • Mental Health BASICS Classes 

  • Learning Disabilities Workshops

  • Peer Buddy for 504/IEP ARD navigation 

  • Symposiums: SPED 101 & Juvenile Justice 

Become an EPTSA Facilitator

NAMI Greater San Antonio trains all EPTSA facilitators and support group leaders. Trained leaders will need a background in navigating the special education system and having a close family member, preferably a child, with a mental health condition.

   

Volunteers must be open-minded, empathetic, and committed to creating safe spaces for caregivers, parents, and educators. Class facilitators must be willing to undergo many training hours and then lead classes once a week for six weeks, whereas support groups are once a month. LDATX will train all facilitators for Learning Disabilities programs and workshops.

Become a Trained ARD Buddy

Families and educators often recognize when a child is struggling. EPTSA offers training to help them navigate Special Education, 504 plans, and caregiver rights to advocate for their child.  

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The ARD Buddy Program pairs parents with experienced peers for guidance and support. ARD Buddies can attend IEP/504 meetings upon request to provide encouragement and take notes. They are NOT advocates but receive training from the Learning Disabilities Association of Texas.  

   

We seek volunteers with a positive attitude, IEP/504 experience, a willingness to train with LDATX, and flexibility to meet in person or virtually.

EPTSA Community Network

School districts, nonprofits, and businesses in San Antonio — join our resource network to support parents and teachers of children with learning disabilities and mental health conditions.  

  

School districts: Equip your educators with expert training on Specific Learning Disabilities (SLD) and mental health conditions while sharing valuable EPTSA programs with families in your district.  

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Nonprofits & Businesses: Help spread the word about EPTSA programs, and when possible, contribute expert speakers or volunteers to enhance our initiatives.  

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Together, we can improve the educational and mental health outcomes of our community’s special needs children. Contact us to get involved!

EPTSA Expert Speaker

Are you passionate about improving the lives of children with special needs in our community? 

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We are seeking expert volunteers who are:

  • Mental Health Experts on specific pediatric mental health conditions.

  • Educators, Administrators, or Advocates who specializes in Specific Learning Disabilities (SLD)

  • Certified Academic Language Therapist (CALT)

  • Special Education Advocates

  • Juvenile Justice System Advocate, Judge, Lawyer, or Liaison.

   

Volunteer to become part of our community team of expert speakers for workshops, symposiums, and as a resource to parents and teachers in our community.

Bilingual Volunteers

Use Your Bilingual Skills to Empower Families! 

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Fluent in Spanish and English? Passionate about supporting parents and educators in improving children’s mental well-being and academic success? Join EPTSA as a volunteer! We’re seeking individuals with ARD meeting experience or parents/teachers of children with a learning disability and/or mental health condition to help families navigate the mental health and education systems in our communities through EPTSA programs. Help us expand our EPTSA programs to reach bilingual families in need.

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