Parent Leadership Initiative (PLI) is an intensive, hands-on training program that provides a forum to bring together diverse groups of individuals with a common interest in creating a caring community for children. The program is designed to empower participants with the knowledge, skills, and confidence necessary to become a leader in their communities. Participants are equipped with the tools to act and influence positive change through interactive sessions. To encourage collaboration among families and staff, we encourage staff members to apply - but understand that space is limited and staff will be accepted on a first come, first served basis.

Location:

Wyandanch UFSD

1445 Straight Path

Wyandanch, NY 11798

6PM light dinner provided for attendees

Sessions Topics and Schedule -Tuesday and Thursday evenings 6:30-8:30 PM:

July 17th - “Self, Diversity and Others” – Explores our own identities and lived experiences and how this may affect how we see others.

July 22nd - “Defining our Community” – Existing Conditions, what an ideal community might have/look like and how we can accomplish our desired outcomes.

July 24th “ Change and How It Happens” – identifying structures of government institutions and officials; differentiating between local, state and federal jurisdictions.

July 29th - “Civic engagement and voting Rights” – Includes the history of Long Island and why it’s important to be actively involved.

July 31st “Know Your Rights” – presentation by NYCLU

August 5th - “Budgets” – how they relate to priorities and advocacy

August 7th “Mental Health and Wellness”

August 12th “Effective Communications” – how to respectfully engage with others.

August 14th “ Power of the Media” – Explores social media, sources of information and potential misinformation, differentiating between “facts and opinions”

August 19th “You Have A Voice” - applying skills and knowledge to achieve desired outcome