Thank you to the local cities who continue to sponsor and fund this initiative.
We appreciate You!
2023 PLTI Graduates from Broward Cities, City of Sunrise, Plantation, City of Lauderhill, City of Tamarac, City of Margate, Coral Springs, Fort Lauderdale, Davie, Weston, Miramar, and City of Pompano Beach
Broward Parent Leadership Training Institute
Broward County Residents Only
4.5 Free Continuous Education Units Available
Broward Parent Leadership Training Institute
Broward County Residents Only
4.5 Free Continuous Education Units Available
Candidates are selected from a pool of diverse applicants from Broward County
who have an interest in developing leadership skills.
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Family Central's Training Academy's, Parent Leadership Training Institute’s Design Team in partnership with the local cities is pleased to offer several free opportunities for parents, grandparents, guardians and others to become leaders and advocates for children. Candidates are selected from a pool of diverse applicants from Broward County who have an interest in developing leadership skills.
The Parent Leadership Training Institute (PLTI)
Parent Leadership Training Institute Team in partnership with the Stamford Public Education Foundation is pleased to announce 8th Cohort of Parent Leadership Training Institute (PLTI) where in-depth leadership training will be offered to 18-25 selected participants. Broward PLTI is looking for parents, grandparents, guardians or other adults wishing to improve the lives of children, families, and communities to join the 2024 PLTI program beginning this April in a hybrid setting.
Participants will become advocates for children through:
– An in-person Saturday community-building retreat TBD
– A 10-week virtual instructional course on community and personal development, plus an in-person Saturday session
– A 10-week virtual civics course on politics, policy and media
– A written community project
Candidates will be selected from a pool of diverse applicants. The Institute is free; your contribution is your time and commitment. The training will be offered in a hybrid model, with a virtual orientation and a in-person retreat on Saturday, and classes continuing on Tuesday evenings for 20 weeks. Classes are from 5:30 pm to 9:00 pm, beginning with networking and social time from 5:30 pm to 6:00 pm. The training will be offered only in English.
Participating families and children will receive children's book every week!
Class Schedule
Class Schedule
PLTI Training Tentative Dates:
Retreat: Creating a Caring Community for Children (Full Day)
Session 1 Thriving with Diversity in the Group Process
Session 2 The Change Process
Session 3 Parents as Change Agents
Session 4 How to Define a Problem and Work Toward a Solution
Session 5 The Intentional Use of Language, Context, & Frameworks
Session 6 Learning How a Community Works
Power Session (In-Person)
Session 7 How Local Systems Work & How to Interact with Them
Session 8 Networks & Coalitions
Session 9 Using Your Voice (In-Person- Tuesday)
Session 11 The Life Cycle of the Child and Functions of the Family
Session 12 Social & Economic Trends Affecting Children & Families
Session 13 What is Public Policy?
Session 14 How the State Works
Session 15 How a City Works
Session 16 How Do We Understand the Law
Session 17 Budgets from Wallets-State: It is all Money & Priorities
Session 18 Evaluation, Outcomes, and Accountability
Session 19 The Magic of the Unexpected: Forming New Alliances
Session 20 Language: Packaging and Moving Agendas
Graduation (In-Person)
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"PLTI is a family civics initiative created by the Connecticut Commission on Children"-
now known as the CWCSEO
For information, click the link below.
4.5 C.E.U.s are available for Accreditation Renewals
Family Central is approved as an Authorized Provider by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET), 11130 Sunrise Valley Drive, Suite 350, Reston, VA 20191; (703) 234-4065. In obtaining this approval, Family Central has demonstrated that it complies with the ANSI/IACET 1-2013 Standard which is recognized internationally as a standard of good practice. As a result of their Authorized Provider membership status, Family Central is authorized to offer IACET CEUs, which are critical to Early Childhood teachers and directors who need to renew their credentials..
For more information
Contact: Annmarie Campbell at 954-724-3850
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