- (562) 600-8406
- hello@camicroschoolcollective.org
- Based in Los Angeles, CA.
Start here! This no-cost session allows you to share your goals and challenges while exploring how our services can support your journey. Ideal for those curious about next steps and wanting to connect with a trusted guide.
This 5-week virtual professional development series is for anyone working with young people—educators, caregivers, ministry volunteers, and youth leaders. In a supportive cohort, you’ll learn how to build trust, respond to behavior with insight, and create emotionally safe environments where students can thrive.
Through weekly 90-minute sessions, you’ll gain strength-based tools, research-informed practices, and a deeper understanding of trauma’s impact on learning. You’ll leave equipped to shift from compliance to connection—creating classrooms, microschools, and communities that heal.
✔️ Research-informed strategies grounded in brain science and care
✔️ Real-life case studies, reflection prompts, and open dialogue
✔️ Tools to decode behavior and build co-regulating environments
✔️ A cohort experience where connection is just as important as content
✔️ A digital workbook to guide your journey (printed version available)
All sessions take place from 5:00–6:30 PM PT | 7:00–8:30 PM CT | 8:00–9:30 PM ET
Session 1 – June 19
Understanding Trauma & the Learning Brain
Learn how trauma impacts nervous system development, learning, and behavior. We’ll explore survival states, regulation, and the role of relationship in restoring safety and trust.
Session 2 – June 26
Behavior as Communication
Reframe “challenging” behaviors through a trauma-informed lens. Learn how to respond with insight instead of reaction, and build relational trust.
Session 3 – July 3
Co-Regulation, Connection & Safety
Explore how adult nervous systems influence students. Practice strategies for co-regulation, routine-building, and creating emotionally safe environments.
Session 4 – July 10
Designing for Belonging
Learn how the physical environment, routines, and relational practices can promote safety, agency, and community.
Session 5 – July 17
Sustaining the Work
Explore what it means to be a healing-centered educator. We’ll focus on boundary-setting, burnout prevention, and implementing what you’ve learned in your unique setting.
This series is designed for any caring adult who works with young people, including:
Teachers, paraeducators, and school leaders
Microschool educators and founders
Homeschool educators and learning pod guides
Youth mentors, nonprofit and community-based staff
Ministry volunteers, Sunday school teachers, and church youth leaders
Foster/resource parents and their support systems
Caregivers, guardians, and faith-based program staff
Whether you lead a classroom, a homeschool group, a microschool, or a youth ministry—or you support young people in any capacity—this series will equip you to build trust, respond with care, and create spaces where kids feel emotionally safe and supported.
Live via Zoom
5 sessions, 90 minutes each
Digital workbook included
Optional printed workbook available for $25
$197 per participant
Optional printed workbook: $25 (includes shipping)
Group discounts available upon request.
CMC Founder Discount: 15% off
📣 Want to learn more before registering?
Join us for a free two-hour workshop:
“Building a Trauma-Informed & Reparative Environment—At Home & School”
🗓️ Tuesday, May 28
⏰ 5:00–7:00 PM PT
📍 Live via Zoom
👉 Register here in advance to receive the Zoom link.
We’ll explore simple, everyday ways to begin shifting your environment toward safety, healing, and connection—at home, in the classroom, or in your microschool.
Get focused, personalized guidance in this one-on-one session. Ideal for founders with specific questions or challenges, from curriculum design to setting up operations, this coaching call provides actionable advice to keep you moving forward with confidence.
Pricing: $102 (member) or $120 (non-member)
CMC Founder Discount: 15% off
Created by Lizette Valles, this joyful, signature experience helps educators, microschool founders, homeschool families, and anyone wanting to create spaces that support kids bring warmth, creativity, and intentionality into their learning environments. It’s all about turning your space into a place of calm, connection, and possibility—where kids feel inspired and supported every day. Whether you’re a DIY dreamer or want a full-service transformation, there’s a Reset for you.
This is perfect for:
Classroom teachers and microschool leaders
Homeschool families
Community educators and after-school program staff
Faith-based program leaders
Anyone creating or managing a space for children or youth
If you’re ready to bring more joy, ease, and meaningful connection into your learning space—this Reset is for you!
🌿 What You’ll Gain
✅ A design that supports healing and emotional regulation
✅ Clarity and flow in your space layout
✅ Sensory-friendly, student-centered setup suggestions
✅ A more peaceful, purposeful learning environment
Join our free info session on Friday, May 17 at 9:00 AM PT
📅 Register here
We’ll explore simple, everyday ways to begin shifting your environment toward safety, healing, and connection—at home, in the classroom, or in your microschool.
Take a look below and find the option that brings you the most excitement—whether you’re envisioning a big transformation or taking your first step into thoughtful design!
CMC Founder Discount: 15% off
For the creative soul who loves a good checklist and fresh inspiration.
Includes:
Reflective digital workbook + printable journal
Sensory-friendly checklist
“Healing-Centered Design 101” video training
Curated product & visual elements list
For those who want expert eyes and a gentle guide—without leaving home.
Includes everything from Tier 1, plus:
60-minute 1:1 virtual consultation
Personalized space review (photos or video)
Custom mood board & layout suggestions
Two weeks of follow-up support
CMC Founder Discount: 15% off
Ready to transform your space from chaos to calm? Let’s roll up our sleeves and reset together.
Includes everything from Tier 2, plus:
Half-day or full-day on-site visit
Live walk-through + transformation session
Sensory-informed layout redesign
Mini PD (30–45 min): “Designing for Regulation & Belonging”
Optional custom signage + before/after documentation
Travel fees may apply outside Los Angeles County. A custom quote (starting at $600) will be provided based on the nature and scope of your project. A non-refundable retainer deposit of $250 is required to begin the process.*
We’ll handle everything—so you can focus on what matters most.Includes everything from Tier 3, plus:
Travel fees may apply outside Los Angeles County. A custom quote (ranging from $1500–$5000+) will be provided based on the nature and scope of your project. A non-refundable retainer deposit of $500 is required to begin the process.*
Join a supportive community of like-minded founders. With monthly workshops, group discussions, and peer resources, you’ll gain insights and support on everything from startup challenges to scaling strategies. Perfect for founders ready to build their network and knowledge.
Price: $149 annually
Ready to tell your school’s story? We’ll help you shape grant proposals and craft a pitch deck that showcases your vision. With our support, your mission and goals will shine! (Please note, we don’t identify funding opportunities.)
| Service | Description | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Grant Writing or Pitch Deck Support – Hourly | Hourly rate for grant writing or pitch deck services, suitable for smaller projects or first-time clients. | $150 per hour
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| Grant Writing – Basic Package | Flat rate for a full grant writing project with an initial draft and one revision. | $1,500 |
| Grant Writing & Pitch Deck Support – Premium Package | Comprehensive package covering grant writing and pitch deck support with 2-3 revisions, consultations, and strategy sessions. | $3,000 |
| Consulting & Strategy Sessions | Strategic consulting sessions to align program goals with grant objectives and provide actionable insights. | $300 for two sessions |
Supporting Founders in Building Purposeful, Impactful Learning Experiences
Empower yourself with expert mentorship to build or enhance a microschool that truly impacts students’ lives. Choose from our proven framework—featuring trauma-informed, experiential, and competency-based approaches—or bring your unique vision to life. Whether you’re looking for a quick start or an immersive journey, our 1-month, 3-month, and 6-month programs offer the perfect level of support to create a lasting legacy in education.
1-Month Intensive Program
Price: $1,800
Includes: 3 x 60-minute sessions
Scope: Foundational guidance with minimal customization, ideal for setting up a structured curriculum using either our framework or your unique ideas. Perfect for founders needing focused, short-term support to kickstart their curriculum.
Additional Support:
3-Month Customized Program
Price: $2,700
Includes: 6 x 60-minute sessions
Scope: Moderate customization and tailored guidance, allowing time to develop and adapt a curriculum that either leverages our trauma-informed, experiential, and competency-based framework or fully reflects your unique vision. This option provides a balanced approach for founders seeking personalized support over a manageable timeline.
Additional Support:
6-Month Premium Program
Price: $4,000
Includes: 12 x 60-minute sessions
Scope: High-level customization with ongoing, intensive support, revisions, and additional resources. Ideal for founders looking to build a fully personalized curriculum—whether using our trauma-informed, experiential, and competency-based framework or entirely new ideas—with comprehensive guidance, multiple revisions, and implementation support.
Additional Support:
This flexible structure provides expert support at the pace that best aligns with your goals, ensuring your program reflects your unique vision and educational philosophy while benefiting from our trauma-informed, experiential, and competency-based framework.
CMC Founder Discount: 15% off all packages
Join this live group session to explore how trauma-informed practices can transform both home and school settings, equipping you to create environments where children feel safe, understood, and connected. Neuroscience and parenting expert Robyn Gobbel describes children’s “big, baffling behaviors,” which often arise from survival states like fight, flight, freeze, or fawn, as calls for understanding rather than punishment. In this session, you’ll learn strategies to decode these behaviors and build stronger connections. Participants will also receive a comprehensive guidebook with resources and actionable strategies for continued support.
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Pricing: $195 per participant
2 hr. workshop
CMC Founder Discount: 15% off
If you have been directly impacted by the wildfires, please email Lizette at lizette@camicroschoolcollective.org, for a code to attend free of charge.
Perfect for those just beginning or looking to enhance their approach, this easy-to-use, time-saving guide empowers you to create individualized learning plans for every student, centered on strengths, personal milestones, and emotional well-being.
Take a meaningful step toward truly customized learning with a resource tailored to address each child’s unique needs. By focusing on individual growth—without extensive prep time—you’ll bring clarity and insight to best meet your learners’ needs. This tool is a transformative asset in personalizing education while preserving your valuable time.
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Joining the California Microschool Collective (CMC) means becoming part of a vibrant community of practice dedicated to reimagining education across California. Together, we learn, innovate, and support one another as we strive to create transformative, student-centered learning environments. As a member, you gain access to essential resources, expert mentorship, and a strong network of forward-thinking educators who are committed to making an impact in microschooling.
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