<p> TheThe StamfordStamford ParentParent LeadershipLeadership TrainingTraining InstituteInstitute</p><p>Dear Parent:</p><p>We are pleased to announce Stamford’s (14th ) Parent Leadership Training Institute (PLTI). We will continue to offer in-depth leadership training to 25-30 selected parents.</p><p>Parents are their children’s first and most important teachers. They are also the best advocates for children in society. Parents can speak out on issues and inform policy-makers, the media, and other parents, about the needs of their families. </p><p>PLTI offers a stimulating curriculum that will boost parents’ leadership skills to address areas of concern such as, accessible child health, the achievement gap, neighborhood safety, and the significance of parental involvement. Together parents will emerge as strong leaders and advocates for all children.</p><p>We will begin with an all-day (parents only) retreat and continue with classes on Tuesday evenings for 19 weeks from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 pm, beginning with a family style dinner from 5:00 p.m. to 5:45 p.m. Classes 6pm – 9pm.Childcare will be provided for ages 5 and up.</p><p>Candidates will be selected from a diverse group of parents, who are passionate about children‘s issues and policies, and also have an interest in developing their individual leadership skills. </p><p>The institute is offered free of charge. Your time, commitment, and a written community project that reflects your passion, is what we ask for in return. Please consider whether PLTI is the right initiative for you at this time.</p><p>Please return the completed application form on or before Tuesday, December 29, 2011. Mail to: Stamford Parent Leadership Training Institute, 888 Washington Blvd., 8th Floor, and Stamford, Ct. 06901. If you have any questions, please call:</p><p>Josephine Fulcher-Anderson, PLTI Coordinator – (203) 977-5829 or (203) 216-2063 – Fax 203-969-0797 ... Thank you</p><p>.We Empower Parents! 1 of 4</p><p>Please complete each page of this application form. THANK YOU</p><p>Name: ______</p><p>Address: ______</p><p>City: ______State: ______Zip Code: ______</p><p>Telephone: Home: ______Work: ______Cell: ______E-mail: ______</p><p>Number of Children: ____ List ages please ______</p><p>Other adults in household: _____YES _____NO</p><p>Family Status: ___ Divorced ___ Married ___Single ___ Widowed ______Other</p><p>I will ______will not ______require child care.</p><p>I will ______will not ______require transportation to classes.</p><p>I will ______will not ______need help in getting a job release.</p><p>2 of 4</p><p>Racial/Ethnic Background (Optional):</p><p>____ Asian/Pacific Islander ____ Native American</p><p>____ Black ____ White </p><p>____ Latino ____ Other (Specify) ______What skills would you like to learn/develop to become a stronger parent leader? </p><p>______What issues primarily concern you for your children and others?</p><p>______</p><p>______</p><p>______</p><p>In view of your concern(s) at this time for children, what subject area would you want to develop for your community project? ______</p><p>______</p><p>Applicant’s Signature ______</p><p>3 of 4</p><p>Sponsored by: ______</p><p>Address: ______</p><p>State: ______Zip Code ______</p><p>Telephone: ______</p><p>Email: ______</p><p>ALL CLASSES WILL BE CONDUCTED IN ENGLISH</p><p>“Tell me and I’ll forget; Show me and I may remember; Involve me and I’ll understand.” Confucius Curriculum Outline Retreat 1 Creating a Caring Community for Children Session II Thriving with Diversity in the Group Process Session III The Change Process We Empower</p><p>Session IV Parents as Change Agents Parents! </p><p>Session V How to Define a Problem and Work Toward a Solution</p><p>Session VI The Intentional Use of Language</p><p>Session VII Learning How a Community Work& Local Systems</p><p>Session VIII Networks Session IX The Power of the Media and How to Use it 4 of 4 </p><p>Session X Using Your Voice Session XI The Life Cycle of the Child and the Functions of the Family</p><p>Session XII Social and Economic Trends Affecting Children and Families Session XIII What is Public Policy& How Do We understand Law?</p><p>Session XIV How State Government Works?</p><p>Session XV How Local Government Works?</p><p>Session XVI Budget – From Wallets to State – It’s all Money and Priorities</p><p>Session XVlI Evaluation, Outcome and Accountability</p><p>Session VIII The Magic of the Unexpected Forming New Alliances</p><p>Session XIX Language: Packaging and Moving Agendas</p><p>Session XX Local Graduation TBA Snow Day Make Up June, 2012 State Graduation @ Legislative Office Building In Hartford- Pending confirmation of Local class schedules</p>