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Championing

inclusion

and creating

Belongingness

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    FACILITATION SERVICES

    Bringing together diverse teams to achieve goals

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    CONSULTING

    In the disability community

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    SEPAC CREATION AND GUIDANCE

    For school districts and families

Upcoming Events

Events
Indiana Consortium of Family Networks quarterly summit
Aug 27
Indiana Consortium of Family Networks quarterly summit

Join the network near where you live, work and place for support, connection, & advocacy

Westfield Family Network Westfield Family Network webpage

Marshall-Starke United for All Family Network MSUFN Facebook

Greater Together Gary Family Network Greater Together Family Network 

Southwest Indiana Community Family Network SWICFN Facebook 

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Real Life, Real Parenting: Partnering for Student Success - Westfield Watch Party
Sep 12
Real Life, Real Parenting: Partnering for Student Success - Westfield Watch Party

WFN is co-anchoring a Westfield watch party for the INSource Fall Conference — "Real Life, Real Parenting." Families in Westfield can join us locally while connecting into the statewide virtual keynote at 10am, with local programming to follow. We will have refreshments and a kid zone,

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Indiana SEPAC Collaborative Quarterly Meeting
Oct 20
Indiana SEPAC Collaborative Quarterly Meeting

Indiana SEPAC Collaborative Quarterly Meeting

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What people are saying.

  • “SEPAC has been a fantastic addition for Westfield Washington Schools. It has improved parent and school staff relationships allowing for programming/services transparency. Mendi Cooley has been essential in planning and developing a clear mission and vision for our committee.”

    — Dr. Chase Stinson, Director of Human Resources for Westfield Washington Schools Comment end  

  • “Mrs. Cooley merges personal and professional experiences in a proactive and collaborative manner. She is knowledgeable, kind, and has a genuine interest in helping others navigate the complexities of raising a child or dependent with disabilities.”

    — Dr. Angie Balsley, Founder & CEO of Unified Leadership

  • “Mendi radiates creativity, empathy, and determination, ensuring every student finds a voice in their educational journey. She is an expert at forging meaningful connections with families and schools, and always ensuring that her collaborators feel supported and empowered”

    — Ney Vivo + Avanelle, Founder & CEO - Therapprove

  • “Mendi has been really great for helping us develop clear ways to collaborate with our district's families, staff, and administration.”

    — Shannon DeNoon, parent lead of a SEPAC

  • “Mendi is a dedicated advocate for individuals with special needs. Her kind leadership makes others feel welcomed and encouraged to partner with her in her worthwhile cause.”

    — Rachel DeLafuente, educator serving on a SEPAC

  • “Mendi is a great listener and always makes you feel heard. She does a great job weeding through the emotions to get to the root issue. Mendi also asks what you think the best solution or action would have been in a certain situation or issue. I think this keen ability allows everyone working with her to stay on the same page.”

    — Michelle Degnan, parent serving on a SEPAC