What is a Parent Leader?
Our definition of Parent Leader is someone who fights or speaks publicly in support of a person, belief, cause etc. that will help change or make a difference in the community. Parent leaders represent the demographic profile of their region. Ages span from teen parent to grandparents raising grandchildren. They are single parents, married parents, stepparents, foster and adoptive parents; even those who act as a parental figure to children. Classes are comprised of 20-25 parents.
Parent Leaders are offered four phases of training built on interactive adult learning practices:
- A retreat to develop group and define mission:
- 10 weeks on parent leadership with focus on voice, difference, values and problem
definition: - 10 weeks on how change occurs for children including best practice, data analysis,
model policy - A graduation follows in a local civic setting or the State Capitol where parent leaders
receive a diploma with the state seal from the Secretary of State. Alumni group of
COPLTI is formed. Alumni continue to work with COPLTI after completion
Each 20-week class meets once per week for 4 hours.
Class is free for the parent leaders attending.
Healthy Family Style Meals served before each class.
Child Care provided during classes.
Every Parent Leader that attends the 20-week class has a community project due in the
class PLTI can assist in the implementation of the projects in the community.
GET EDUCATION CREDIT FOR BEING A PARENT LEADER!
ANNOUNCEMENT!
Central Ohio Parent Leadership Training Institute Partnership with Ashland University and YWCA Columbus.
- New with Cohort III: Parents will have the opportunity to register for Professional Development (PD) credit through Ashland University!!!
- Virtual sessions allow us to welcome ALL to apply from Cleveland, Dayton and Cincinnati and surrounding areas in Ohio!
This opportunity to partner in our community supports the empowerment of our parents, families, children and our community. Ashland University and YWCA mission is aligned with Central Ohio PLTI mission for better outcomes for ALL children.
- Complete Central Ohio PLTI application.
- Interview with COPLTI.
- Accept offer to attend.
- Register with Ashland U. for PD credit $180 (Optional).
