You are the change the world and your community need. Join us!
The Parent and Children’s Leadership Training Institutes
A PROGRAM OF
You are the change the world and your community need. Join us!
The Parent and Children’s Leadership Training Institutes
A PROGRAM OF
REGISTRATION FOR THE PARENT LEADERSHIP TRAINING INSTITUTE
"Sometimes, something that we believe is small can reach thousands of people; never underestimate the power of one."
"Speak up for yourself and others. You can be the change the world or community needs."
PLTI -GRADUATES
WHAT IS THE PLTI?
The Parent Leadership Training Institute (PLTI) is a free, 12-week online course that teaches parents to identify community challenges and work toward solutions by understanding local and state governments and the public education system. PLTI students learn leadership, communication and public speaking skills. To bring positive changes to schools and communities, they develop a project that benefits other children and families. The course offers five, free elective college credits for those who graduate.
Are you an educator?
We offer12 clock hours for K-12 educators and 15 in service (STARS) hours to those who work within Early Childhood Education.
Why you should take this class
PLTI Graduate testimonials
WHAT IS THE CLTI?
The Children’s Leadership Training Institute (CLTI) is a free, reading-based school and civic leadership course offered only to the children of parents enrolled in the PLTI. Children 6-12 years old learn public speaking skills and receive age-appropriate books to create their home libraries.
FOUR OPPORTUNITIES TO TAKE THE PLTI CLASSES
- OPEN TO ANYONE RESIDING IN WASHINGTON STATE
- ALL CLASSES ARE ONLINE
Next session registration is coming soon.
Take the Class
In English
1
Thursdays from
6:00 to 9:00 pm
AND
Saturdays from
9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Take the Class
In English
Whatcom Residents
Thursdays from
6:00 to 9:00 pm
AND
Saturdays from
9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Take the Class
In Spanish
1
Wednesdays from
6:00 to 9:00 pm
AND
Saturdays from
9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Take the Class
In Spanish
Whatcom Residents
Tuesdays from
6:00 to 9:00 pm
AND
Saturdays from
9:00 am to 12:00 pm
COURSE REQUIREMENTS
- Attend the first online session.
- Have a reliable Internet connection and a laptop, desktop, or tablet.
- Be punctual and don’t have more than 3 absences during the term.
- Develop a community project. We will guide you.
THE IMPACT OF OUR GRADUATES ON WASHINGTON STATE
COMMUNITY PROJECTS
CLASS SCHEDULE
SATURDAY SEPT. 23
RETREAT 8:30 AM -1:30 PM
WEEKDAY
6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
SATURDAYS
9:00 am to 12:00 pm
CLASS 1
Thriving with Diversity
CLASS 2
The Change Process
CLASS 3
Parents as Change Agents
CLASS 4
Defining a Problem and Working for a Solution
CLASS 5
The Intentional Use of Language
CLASS 6
Learning how a Community Works
CLASS 7
How Local Systems Work/Advocacy
CLASS 8
How the Public School System Works
CLASS 9
The Power of the Media/How to use it
CLASS 10
Using Your Voice – Moving Up
CLASS 11
Life Cycle of the Child/Functions of the Family
CLASS 12
Educational Trends and Parent Rights in WA
CLASS 13
What is Public Policy?
CLASS 14
How the State Government Works
CLASS 15
Understanding the Law
CLASS 16
How Local Government Works
CLASS 17
Budgets from Wallets to State
CLASS 18
Evaluation, Outcomes, and Accountability
CLASS 19
Alliances, Networks and coalitions
CLASS 20
Language – Packaging and Moving Agendas
Do you have questions?
Send us a message!
CLASS SCHEDULE
SATURDAY SEPT. 23
RETREAT 8:30 AM -1:30 PM
WEEKDAY
6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
SATURDAYS
9:00 am to 12:00 pm
CLASS 1
Thriving with Diversity
CLASS 2
The Change Process
CLASS 3
Parents as Change Agents
CLASS 4
Defining a Problem and Working for a Solution
CLASS 5
The Intentional Use of Language
CLASS 6
Learning how a Community Works
CLASS 7
How Local Systems Work/Advocacy
CLASS 8
How the Public School System Works
CLASS 9
The Power of the Media/How to use it
CLASS 10
Using Your Voice – Moving Up
CLASS 11
Life Cycle of the Child/Functions of the Family
CLASS 12
Educational Trends and Parent Rights in WA
CLASS 13
What is Public Policy?
CLASS 14
How the State Government Works
CLASS 15
Understanding the Law
CLASS 16
How Local Government Works
CLASS 17
Budgets from Wallets to State
CLASS 18
Evaluation, Outcomes, and Accountability
CLASS 19
Alliances, Networks and coalitions
CLASS 20
Language – Packaging and Moving Agendas
Do you have questions?
Send us a message!
