2025–2026 Catalog
Parent & Family
Workshop Catalog
High-impact workshops that bridge the gap between home and school — specifically tailored to meet the needs of diverse and multilingual communities.
DOE Vendor #MAD959011
WBE Certified
Microsoft Global Training Partner
Title I & Title III Eligible
At Made Manifest, we believe that true parent engagement is the heartbeat of student success. We partner with schools to deliver workshops that are flexible, multilingual, and designed for real families with real schedules.
Total Flexibility: Delivered onsite, online, or hybrid at the time that best serves your families.
Zero Language Barriers: Live facilitation with integrated translation (Wordly or Spanish Zoom interpreters). Bilingual presenters for select sessions.
Turn-Key Promotion: Professional promotional flyers in your choice of languages to ensure maximum turnout.
Funding Aligned: Designed to meet Title I and Title III family engagement requirements, supporting MLL/ELL advocacy and digital equity.
Workshop Categories
Category I
Technology & Digital Citizenship
Discover strategies to leverage technology for homework, learning, and skill-building while fostering responsible digital habits at home. All AI tools demonstrated are DOE-approved and student-safe.
- Empowering Families: Using AI and Tech to Boost Study Skills (Onsite/Online · Bilingual)
- Smart Living: AI Support for the Whole Family (Onsite/Online · Bilingual English/Spanish)
- Google Classroom for Families (Online)
- Social Media Safety: Dealing with Digital Drama (Online)
- Raising Safe & Balanced Digital Kids: Gaming and the Internet (Online)
- Unplug & Play: Screen-Free Family Fun Using What You Already Have at Home
Category II
Family Wellness & Mental Health
Tools for parents to support their own wellbeing and their child's mental health — especially in today's fast-paced, post-pandemic school environment.
- Relaxed Parent = Happier Family (Onsite)
- Wellness at Home: Supporting Your Child's Stress & Anxiety (Onsite)
- Art Therapy Tools to Support Family Wellness (Onsite – 15 Person Max · Bilingual)
- Breathe Easy: Simple Ways to Melt Away Family Stress (Online)
- Setting Clear Boundaries: Creating Harmony in Your Family (Online)
- Flip the Script: Coaching Your Kid Past Negative Thoughts (Online)
- From Unease to Confidence: Helping Kids Navigate Change with Resilience (Online)
Category III
Multilingual Family Pathways & Immigrant Advocacy
Workshops designed for multilingual and immigrant families navigating the U.S. school system — conducted in multiple languages and tailored to your community.
- Supporting Immigrant Families in Special Education (Online)
- Adjusting to a New Country: Emotional Support That Matters (Online)
- Partnering with Your Child's School (Online)
- Connected Schools: Using Live Translation & Digital Tools (Onsite)
- The U.S. Cultural School Experience (Onsite/Online)
- The ELL Student Journey: Beyond the Mandate (Onsite/Online)
- Cultural Connection & Advocacy (Onsite/Online)
- Looking Ahead: The College Experience for Multilingual Students (Onsite/Online)
Category IV
Literacy & Academics
Practical, research-backed strategies for parents to support their child's learning at home — from building strong readers to navigating learning differences.
- Growing Together: Supporting Your Child's Learning at Home (Onsite/Online · Bilingual)
- Helping Your Child Become a Lifelong Reader (Onsite/Online)
- Literacy at Home / Growing Strong Readers (Onsite)
- From Struggle to Strength: Supporting Students with Learning Differences (Onsite – with Abigail Helfat)
- Time Management & Organization (Online)
- Friendships & Boundaries (Online)
Category V
Smart Strategies for Families
Financial knowledge and practical organization tools to help families feel more secure, prepared, and empowered in supporting their children's futures.
- Building a Strong Financial Future: Practical Money Tools for Families (Onsite/Online · Bilingual)
- Save Your Receipts: Turning Everyday Shopping into Extra Cash (Onsite/Online)
- Time Management & Organization (Online)
Category VI
Inclusive Education
Empowering parents to understand, advocate for, and support children with diverse learning needs — from autism and behavioral challenges to building systemic resilience.
- Understanding Autism & Related Behaviors (Online)
- Turning Challenges into Superpowers: Helping Your Child Thrive (Online)
- Team Up for Your Child: Aligning Home and School for Success (Online)
Special Partnership Series
Table Tennis + Social-Emotional Learning
Made Manifest in partnership with Spin & Learn — led by world-renowned table tennis athlete Yasiris Ortiz
A unique 3-part series combining physical movement, social-emotional learning, and family engagement. Spin & Learn brings world-class table tennis to your school community — with all equipment provided.
- Session 1 – Rally & Connect: Families discover table tennis as a tool for focus, impulse control, and emotional regulation.
- Session 2 – Mind, Body & the Game: Explore the connection between physical movement and emotional wellbeing.
- Session 3 – Play Together, Grow Together: A culminating celebration with a mini-tournament, student-family play, and shared reflection.
Meet Our Presenters
Made Manifest brings together a team of specialists across literacy, wellness, technology, multilingual education, and more — each with deep roots in New York school communities.
Dana Maynard Unger, M.Ed. — Founder
AI & Technology · Family Engagement · Instructional Design
Dana is the founder of Made Manifest LLC and a leader in helping schools and communities adopt technology in ways that are practical, inclusive, and rooted in real-world needs. With more than 20 years of experience, she holds an M.A. in Instructional Technology from Teachers College, Columbia University. She is known for her humor, flexibility, and ability to connect with learners across roles. Her work includes AI literacy training, workflow development, live translation tools, and inclusive communication strategies. Made Manifest is a certified WBE at the federal, New York State, and New York City levels, and a Microsoft Global Training Partner.
Abigail Helfat, M.Ed.
Literacy · Science of Reading · Special Education
Reading Specialist with over 20 years of experience. M.Ed. in Language and Literacy from Harvard Graduate School of Education. Trained in Orton-Gillingham. Adjunct instructor in the Literacy Program at Hunter College for 15 years.
Dr. Jasmine Byrd, EdD
ENL · Multilingual Education · Leadership
Educator and consultant with 10+ years in multilingual education, special education, and youth leadership. EdD from American University; MA in TESOL from Hunter College. Advocates through NYS TESOL and Educators for Excellence.
Mary-Ann Mastreani, LPC
Wellness · Mindfulness · Somatic Therapy
30+ years in Yoga, Meditation, and Mindfulness. M.A. in Counseling Psychology with specializations in Somatic Therapies and Expressive Arts. Certified Integrative Life Coach. Guides families through burnout, stress, and major transitions.
Dr. Marnee Firestone, Psy.D.
Child Psychology · Inclusive Education · Neuropsychology
Licensed clinical psychologist with 25+ years supporting children, teens, and families. Dual Doctorate in School and Clinical Child Psychology with specialization in Neuropsychology. Published author and guest lecturer at schools and universities.
Tamar Oppenheimer, LCSW
Mental Health · School Social Work · Youth Mental Health First Aid
Licensed clinical social worker with 25+ years working with children, teens, and parents. Certified Youth Mental Health First Aid instructor. Currently serving as a mental health coordinator for Miami-Dade County Public Schools.
Ben Sadoff, MSW
Live Translation & Digital Tools · Community Programming
Social worker and educator with 10+ years designing and facilitating multi-generational school and community-based educational programming. Specializes in Live Translation & Digital Tools workshops.
Jenny Mirmelstein
Social Media · School Communications · Strategic Messaging
25+ years in public relations, marketing, and strategic communications, with a decade focused on education. Trusted advisor to superintendents and leadership teams on crisis communication, social media strategy, and community engagement.
Terence Joseph
School Leadership · Family Engagement · Community
Former English teacher, Assistant Principal, and Principal of 10 years at a high school in East Harlem. Founder of PrinciplEd Development LLC. Expert in building communities of learners and empowering leadership teams.