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| Retreat |
Creating a Caring Community for Children |
| Session I |
Thriving with Diversity in the Group Process |
| Session II |
The Change Process |
| Session III |
Parents as Change Agents |
| Session IV |
How to Define a Problem and Work Toward a Solution |
| Session V |
The Intentional Use of Language |
| Session VI |
Learning How a Community Works |
| Session VII |
How Local Systems Work and How to Interact with Them |
| Session VIII |
Networks |
| Session IX |
The Power of the Media and How to Use It |
| Session X |
Using Your Voice |
| Session XI |
The Life Cycle of the Child and the Functions of the Family |
| Session XII |
Social and Economic Trends Affecting Children and Families |
| Session XIII |
What is Public Policy? |
| Session XIV |
How the State Works |
| Session XV |
How a City Works |
| Session XVI |
How Do We Understand the Law? |
| Session XVII |
Budgets, From Wallets to State. It's All Money and Priorities |
| Session XVIII |
Evaluation, Outcomes, and Accountability |
| Session XIX |
The Magic of the Unexpected: Forming New Alliances |
| Session XX |
Language: Packaging and Moving Agendas
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All classes are conducted in English.
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We believe that parents are their children's first and most important teachers.
They are also great advocates for children in society. Parents can speak out on issues and inform policymakers, the media, and other parents about the needs of our families.
The Parent Leadership Training Institute offers a stimulating program, which boosts parents' leadership skills to address issues of concern, such as accessible child and health services, quality and accountability in education and other systems, and neighborhood safety. Participants learn to become a strong voice for the next generation.
The program begins with an all-day Saturday retreat and continues with Tuesday evening classes, from 5 to 9 p.m., one night each week for 20 weeks. Dinner in a relaxing atmosphere is provided. We also offer a literary-based children's curriculum for children ages 3-12.
Candidates are drawn from a large pool of diverse applicants in the Bridgeport area who have an interest in developing leadership skills.
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