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One-on-One Family Support

You Don't Have to Navigate the School System Alone.

Every child deserves an advocate.

At S.T.A.N.D. Up Minnesota Parents United, we provide free, one-on-one advocacy and support to help families understand their rights, navigate school systems, and advocate confidently for their children.

Whether you're facing a difficult situation or simply need someone to help you understand your options, we're here to walk alongside you every step of the way.

You don't have to do this alone.

We Can Help With

📚 Literacy & Reading Support

• Reading concerns and early literacy

• Understanding the Minnesota READ Act

• Dyslexia and reading intervention questions

• MTSS and literacy support

• Reading assessments and progress monitoring

🛡️ Educational Rights

• Understanding your rights as a parent or caregiver

• Preparing for school meetings

• School policies and procedures

• Student records and educational access

• School communication and problem-solving

🎓 Special Education

• IEPs and 504 Plans

• Special education evaluations

• Eligibility questions

• Accommodations and services

• Meeting preparation and advocacy

⚖️ School Discipline

• Suspensions and expulsions

• Behavior intervention planning

• Restorative practices

• Re-entry planning

• Protecting student rights

🏫 School Support

• Enrollment and school transfers

• Bullying and school climate concerns

• Attendance challenges

• Communication with teachers and administrators

• Connecting families to community resources

What You Can Expect

When you reach out to S.T.A.N.D. Up, we will:

✔ Listen to your concerns.

✔ Help you understand your rights and available options.

✔ Work with you to develop an advocacy plan.

✔ Prepare you for meetings and conversations with your child's school.

✔ Connect you with helpful resources and community partners when appropriate.

Our goal is to empower families—not to speak for them, but to help them become confident advocates for their children.

Who We Serve

We proudly support families across Minnesota, with a focus on communities that have historically faced educational disparities, including:

• Black families

• Immigrant and multilingual families

• Families of students with disabilities

• Families navigating educational inequities

• Parents and caregivers seeking stronger partnerships with schools

Every family deserves respect, information, and support.

Request Family Support

If you need assistance, we're here to help.

Use the contact form below to tell us what support you need, or email khuliapringle@standupmpu.org. You can also call 651-432-1821.

Together, we can help ensure every child has the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive.

Request One-on-One Support

You Are Your Child's Strongest Advocate.

We're Here to Help You Lead with Confidence.

Get Involved

Help strengthen parent and caregiver leadership in Minnesota. Volunteer your time or expertise, partner with us, or contact us about hiring Khulia to teach a workshop for your organization. Workshops S.T.A.N.D. Up offers directly to families are free.

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