The Parent Leadership Training Institute (PLTI) of Alexandria is now accepting applications for its third program year of training parents — or grandparents or guardians — to participate more fully in community and school life for the betterment of their children. The deadline for applying is Sept. 30.
“PLTI is an important program that strengthens our community by helping parents become more effective advocates for their children,” said David. “We should all be proud of PLTI’s success.”
PLTI is a 20-week program in leadership skills, community building, civics, public policy and practical democracy action are now being accepted. Up to 25 students may participate in the 2008-2009 program, which begins on Oct. 24 and continues through April 24, 2009. A retreat on Oct. 18, focusing on developing group communications, kicks off the year.
The program is free to class participants. Dinner, child care — including for the first time an age-appropriate Children’s Leadership Training Institute — and translation services are all provided at no charge.
Participants engage in learning activities with trained facilitators, local educators, child advocates, government leaders, policy makers, media representatives and participants’ peers.
For more information or to request an application, please contact Executive Director Fay Slotnick at 703-739-0233 or e-mail info@plti-alex.org. Visit the PLTI website at www.plti-alex.org. Online applications are simple and quick to complete and send.
PLTI operates in cooperation with the Connecticut Commission on Children and Alexandria City Public Schools, and in partnership with the City of Alexandria and Hopkins House.
