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Parent and Community Leadership Institute: Lehigh Valley
About the Program
Sponsored by The Education Policy and Leadership Center (EPLC) and the Children's Coalition of the Lehigh Valley, the goals of the Institute are to:
- Develop an informed cadre of citizens who can influence public policy on educational issues.
- Enhance the knowledge and skills of local education policymakers and potential school board candidates with a focus on quality decision-making.
- Build community networks of support and advocacy for sound education policies and initiatives that strengthen families and enhance the growth and development of children.
Applications are encouraged from a broad range of current or emerging community leaders that will include parents of school-age children, business and professional persons, educators, civic leaders, local elected officials, school board members, prospective school board candidates, and others.
PCLI Format and Curriculum:
The Parent and Community Leadeship Institute is a free, 12-hour program held on four Thursdays from 6:00 to 9:15 p.m.
Session #1 - Thursday, October 2
Topic: Governance of Education
Session #2 - Thursday, October 16
Topic: Standards, Assessments, Accountability
Session #3 - Thursday, October 23
Topic: Financing Public Education
Session #4 - Thursday, November 6
Topic: School and Community Partnerships, Public Advocacy
All sessions will be held at:
Moravian College
Haupert Union Building
1200 Main Street
Bethlehem, PA 18018
A light dinner will be provided at 5:30 p.m., immediately preceding every session.
How to Apply:
Although there is no registration fee, you must apply and be accepted to participate in the Parent and Community Leadership Institute. The deadline is Thursday, September 25, 2008. Click here to apply online.
For more information about the Institute, please call EPLC at (717) 260-9900.
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