Advocacy, Support, and Training (ASTra) Program
Educational Advocacy Training
📌 Registration NOW Open
The ASTra Educational Advocacy Training is a full-day, in-person training designed to bring together parents, professionals, DHH students, and community members who support Deaf, Hard of Hearing, DeafBlind, and DeafPlus students.
This intensive training focuses on building knowledge, confidence, and practical tools so that every student is supported in reaching their fullest potential.
📅 Training Details
Date: Saturday, March 28, 2026
Time: 8:15 AM – 5:30 PM (8-hour training)
Location:
Weingarten Children’s Center
3518 Jefferson Ave.
Redwood City, CA 94062
📚 Training Topics Include
- Introduction to Special Education & the ABCs of FAPE and LRE
- Special Considerations for Students who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing
- A Question of Eligibility: Birth–3 & Transition to Preschool
- Procedural Safeguards
- Assessment and Evaluation
- IEPs & 504 Plans
- Meeting Planning: Tools and Advocacy Strategies
- Considerations for Deaf, DeafBlind, and Deaf Disabled Students
💵 Registration Rates
| Participant Type | Member | Non-Member |
|---|---|---|
| Parent | $50* | $75* |
| Professional | $100 | $125 |
*A second parent may attend for $10 additional.
💡 Not a member of California Hands & Voices yet?
You can become a member at the time of registration and pay the member rate.
✅ Registration Includes
- Full-day ASTra Educational Advocacy Training
- Certificate of Completion
- Lunch
🤝 Thank You to Our Sponsors
We are grateful for the support of:
- NCL Jr. Newport Beach
- Weingarten Children’s Center
✨ More sponsors will be added as they join us in supporting families and students.
Would you like to sponsor the ASTra Training?
Your sponsorship helps cover costs such as meals, interpreters, printing and materials, and trainer travel fees. We would love to include your logo on our training flyer!
Contact our 2026 Training Sponsor Liaison, Joycelyn:
📘 Optional Resource: Hands & Voices Guidebook
During registration, attendees will have the option to purchase The Hands & Voices Guidebook: Educational Advocacy for Students Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing for $40.
📌 This is available only to individuals who are registered for and attending the ASTra Training.
To purchase the guidebook without attending the training, please visit the Hands & Voices website:
👉 https://handsandvoices.org/resources/products.htm#astra
