Middlesex County Parent Leadership Training Institute
Click on the picture above to link to the Middletown Press "Leadership program at risk" article dated December 9, 2009
New classes starting in January - REGISTER NOW
call 860 638-1463 to register
free dinner and child-care available.
Mission Statement
The Parent Leadership Training Institute (PLTI) seeks to enable parents to become leading advocates for children. The cornerstones of the program are respect, validation, and a belief that when the tools of democracy are understood, the public will actively engage in civic life.
Contact Information
www.mxcplti.com
Email: plti@mps1.org
Keisha Williams, Parent Leadership Training Coordinator
310 Hunting Hill Avenue
Middletown, CT 06457
Phone: 860-638-1463
Email: williamsk@mps1.org
Fax: 860-347-2112
Donna Marino, Parent Resource Coordinator
310 Hunting Hill Avenue
Middletown, CT 06457
Phone: 860-638-1463
Email: marinod@mps1.org
Fax: 860-347-2112
Training
Parents are offered three phases of training:
1) A retreat to develop group cohesion and define mission.
2) 10- week course on parent leadership, understanding personal history and its impact on perception.
3) 10-week study of politics, policy and media with a Community
Project to practice your new skills within a community framework.
Selection
Parents will be selected for each class with consideration given to how their participation will enhance diversity, and strengthen learning for the group as a whole. Interviews will start in October.
Who Should Attend?
Parents, grandparents or other adults who wish to improve the lives of children, families and communities.
What Parent Leaders have to say about PLTI:
“The power is in your voice, yourself, your pen, your computer, and your phone. You can make your presence known and make a real difference. Maybe not this week, but if you stay at it, something will happen for children.”
Rosalind Adgers, Class 2000
“I didn’t realize how much of an impact it would have on my children. The training gave me more confidence in my parenting. You develop a nice support system. As the course continues into the second part, you learn about different systems and how they operate. With this kind of information I now feel that I am in the middle of trying to effect change in the school system.”
Ava Marie Hart, Class 2002
“It’s the best experience I can take through life.” Colleen Allene, Class 2002
The PLTI Giving Program
Middletown Board of Education
Children Trust Fund, Parent Trust
Liberty Bank Foundation
Middletown Substance Abuse Action Council
