tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-39616953249174692822024-03-19T09:05:02.541-04:00The Parent Leadership Training Institute (PLTI)A family civics initiative of the Connecticut Commission on Children.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06653119975671908716noreply@blogger.comBlogger54125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3961695324917469282.post-46701893977815330682016-05-04T18:52:00.002-04:002016-05-04T18:52:40.854-04:00Let graduation season begin!<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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Congratulations to all who received their diplomas today at
the FAVOR Parent Leadership Training Statewide Dual Capacity Training
Graduation. The event, held at the Pond House Café in West Hartford, included
food, music (courtesy of Lara Herscovitch), and lots of smiles.</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06653119975671908716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3961695324917469282.post-85117322661246903572015-10-15T12:02:00.000-04:002015-10-15T12:07:08.496-04:00PLTI grad wins funds for her schoolPLTI graduate Regan Allan recently entered her children's school, the Julia A. Stark Elementary School in Stamford, in the Build a Bright Future promotion run by Saputo Cheese USA. She just received word that Stark is one of seven schools receiving a $1,000 prize, making it automatically eligible for a top prize of $10,000.<br />
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To participate, Regan had to submit an essay describing how Stark Elementary would use the $10,000 prize to "build a bright future." Regan’s idea is to enlist parents, teachers, student council members, and the schools' Girl Scout troops in preparing backpacks full of food that needy students can bring home to their families for the weekend. She noted that 62 percent of Stark students receive free or reduced-price meals at school. You can read Regan’s essay <a href="http://www.brightfuturepromo.com/contests/showentry/1904185" target="_blank">here</a>. Since the $10,000 is awarded to the top online vote-getter, you may also cast a vote there. You may vote once a day until October 31.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06653119975671908716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3961695324917469282.post-33605152089686471472015-08-26T12:34:00.000-04:002015-08-26T12:35:40.423-04:00Bloomfield PLTI grad's op-ed article published <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Monica Stellmacher, a 2015 graduate of Bloomfield PLTI, has written <a href="http://www.ctnewsjunkie.com/archives/entry/op-ed_95_pink_slips_on_the_wall/" target="_blank">an op-ed article for CT News Junkie</a> that takes note of recent layoff notices in state government and offers some advice for everyone on how to conduct a job hunt. Monica has some expertise on this subject, since her community project for PLTI was the creation of the a support group called K.U.D.O.S. Cafe, short for Keeping the Unemployed Determined Optimistic and Sane.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06653119975671908716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3961695324917469282.post-67423139721763940412015-06-24T15:55:00.002-04:002015-06-24T15:57:37.821-04:00PLTI and Parent SEE statewide graduation ceremonies<a href="http://www.cga.ct.gov/coc/plti_15grad.htm" target="_blank">Go to the Commission on Children website</a> for multi-media coverage of the 2015 statewide PLTI and Parent SEE graduation ceremonies, held June 17 at the Legislative Office Building in Hartford. You'll find:<br />
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<li>complete video of the event, courtesy of the Connecticut Network (CT-N);</li>
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See other posts in this blog for photos from the local graduation ceremonies.<br />
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Congrats to all the new parent leaders! <br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06653119975671908716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3961695324917469282.post-39773243538692408612015-06-09T16:57:00.001-04:002015-06-09T17:11:37.363-04:00A rockin' tribute to West Hartford PLTI<p>West Hartford's PLTI Class of 2015 got a wonderful gift from classmate Aariyan Googe in the form of a photo montage set to the Simple Minds song "Don't You (Forget About Me.)" Now you can enjoy it too:
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06653119975671908716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3961695324917469282.post-39050275405155382022015-06-03T15:59:00.002-04:002015-06-03T16:00:34.085-04:00Celebration time for Bridgeport PLTI, TLI classesThe parent leaders of the Bridgeport PLTI Class of 2015 received their diplomas Tuesday night, as did the young leaders in this year's class of the Teen Leadership Institute.<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06653119975671908716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3961695324917469282.post-13089154010954637952015-05-26T10:00:00.001-04:002015-05-26T10:06:03.718-04:00Feds want your input on child support servicesThe federal <a href="http://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/css" target="_blank">Office of Child Support Enforcement</a> has asked a few groups with strong connection to parents--including PLTI--to seek feedback on its current child support program. The Office is very interested to learn how well the program performs and where it can be improved. <br />
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You're invited to take five minutes to fill out the survey, <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1-E7TY_qqhvfFV0qYOWMnAF09C6BCffsbD4ZhdHyxmUg/viewform?usp=send_form" target="_blank">in English</a> or <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1OROaYE0PhUw0lrxXjfpquUfRd12ZJKTpY_N5SrIEJ2g/viewform?usp=send_form" target="_blank">in Spanish</a>.
Your comments and ideas will be summarized and offered to the federal government for improvements in law. The survey is anonymous but still ensures that your opinions are heard.
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06653119975671908716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3961695324917469282.post-11622763197416482612015-05-21T16:08:00.001-04:002015-05-22T16:09:59.072-04:00Congratulations, Milford PLTI Class of 2015!The Parent Leadership Training Institute of Milford held graduation ceremonies for its Class of 2015 at Milford City Hall on Wednesday. The graduates heard remarks from Milford Mayor Benjamin G. Blake, Milford Public Health Director Deepa Joseph, and Commission on Children Director off Development and Special Initiatives Mary Kate Lowndes. <br />
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Congratulations to Holly Allen, Anna Cass, Melvin Cass II, Agne Covill, Patricia Esianor, Kara Flannery, Aurora Moral, Kimberly Neff, Jezzabel Noel, Carla Parker, Christina Pritchard, Jaime Swett, and Melissa Vera.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06653119975671908716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3961695324917469282.post-68947289284522051722015-05-13T13:07:00.002-04:002015-05-22T16:21:54.118-04:00Spotlight on Gina Levon Simpson<b></b>Gina Levon Simpson, lead teacher of the Bridgeport Children's Leadership Training Institute (CLTI), was the focus of <a href="http://bridgeport.dailyvoice.com/neighbors/bridgeport-woman-gives-children-tools-they-need-become-leaders" target="_blank">a nice feature article</a> recently by the Bridgeport Daily Voice.<br />
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“It’s all about helping the children become the best leaders they can be, both for themselves and for others,” Gina said of CLTI.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06653119975671908716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3961695324917469282.post-7289361229503327152015-04-28T18:10:00.004-04:002015-04-28T18:12:40.447-04:00West Hartford PLTI mom featured in CourantAs part of her PLTI community project, Brooke Daly of West Hartford encouraged several local elementary schools to celebrate World Down Syndrome Day by
promoting the Changing the Face of Beauty campaign on social media. When she tweeted a photo of her 2-year-old son Finn, who has Down syndrome, with the #ChangingTheFaceOfBeauty hashtag, it got noticed by a flower boutique, which is using photos of the family for an advertising campaign that benefits HARC of Hartford.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06653119975671908716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3961695324917469282.post-414664124420477552015-04-07T16:42:00.000-04:002015-04-07T16:42:47.382-04:00Danbury parent leader defends Parent Trust FundDanbury parent leader Maria Prosecuter has written a strong defense of the <a href="http://plti.blogspot.com/2015/03/what-you-didnt-know-about-parent-trust.html" target="_blank">Parent Trust Fund</a> in a <a href="http://danbury.dailyvoice.com/opinion/danbury-letter-plti-first-step-vibrant-economy">letter to the editor</a> of the Danbury Daily Voice. The Fund, which supports PLTI and other parent leadership initiatives, is in danger of losing its funding under the proposed budget that Governor Malloy has submitted the state legislature. Maria argues that programs like PLTI should be recognized as "the gateway to progress."<br />
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That's <a href="http://www.ryasap.org/plti/" target="_blank">Bridgeport Children's Leadership Training Institute (CLTI)</a> graduate Leah Attai on the right, with Lead Teacher Gina LeVon Simpson. They're holding some of the stuffed toys that Leah made for the emergency shelter which the <a href="http://centerforfamilyjustice.org/" target="_blank">Center for Family Justice</a> operates for adults and children fleeing abusive situations. Leah and the current CLTI class are also helping CFJ and the <a href="http://www.danieltrustfoundation.org/" target="_blank">Daniel Trust Foundation</a> by collecting "gently used" toys, redeeming bottles, and seeking contributions. In addition, the students are collecting toiletries for homeless veterans. Way to go, kids!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06653119975671908716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3961695324917469282.post-21022663628063015802015-03-02T13:32:00.001-05:002015-03-02T13:32:50.113-05:00What you didn't know about the Parent Trust FundThe Parent Trust Fund, created by the General Assembly in 2001, is the first family civics initiative focused on training parents in the leadership skills needed to improve the health, safety, and learning outcomes of children. PLTI is one of the initiatives it supports. You can learn more about how the Fund works, what it has accomplished, and in which towns and cities it currently operates by <a href="http://www.cga.ct.gov/coc/PDFs/parenttrustfund/parent_trust_fund_2015-02.pdf" target="_blank">downloading this primer</a>.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06653119975671908716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3961695324917469282.post-14973065078610581782015-02-20T11:34:00.000-05:002015-02-23T13:24:38.035-05:00Plymouth PLTI celebrates its fifth<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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</xml><![endif]-->Plymouth PLTI marked its fifth anniversary by holding an alumni reunion last night at the Lyceum in the Terryville section of town. The event was also held in recognition of <a href="http://parentsanonymous.org/programs/national-parent-leadership-month/about/">National Parent Leadership Month</a>.
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Senator Martin brought with him a Connecticut General Assembly proclamation recognizing Plymouth PLTI for "five years of outstanding work for the parents and children of West-Central Connecticut."<br /><br />Click to enlarge any of the photos:<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">From left: Senator Henri Martin; Parents SEE graduate Donna O’Such, who is also the chief professional officer of the United Way of West Central Connecticut; PLTI graduate and Plymouth Site Coordinator Linda Schnaars; PLTI graduate and Plymouth Training Coordinator Donna Koser; and state Representative Whit Betts.</td></tr>
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When the Milford PLTI Class of 2015 held a retreat to kick off its sessions last Saturday, the parents got a visit and some words of encouragement from state Representative Pam Staneski. <a href="http://patch.com/connecticut/milford/staneski-welcomes-milford-parent-leadership-trainees-0" target="_blank">Here's an article</a> that appeared in the Milford Patch and a <a href="http://cthousegop.com/2015/01/staneski-welcomes-milford-parent-leadership-trainees/" target="_blank">news release</a> from the representative, who said:<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06653119975671908716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3961695324917469282.post-62586097227411405622015-01-20T16:28:00.001-05:002015-01-20T16:39:39.222-05:00A formidable mother-daughter team <div class="MsoPlainText">
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That's 2014 Danbury PLTI graduate Sandra
Prendergast with her daughter, Lexie, at a recent farewell reception in Washington, D.C. for U.S. Senate pages.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Lexie spent the
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Thanks to Katherine Tucker for the photo and information.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06653119975671908716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3961695324917469282.post-70056132221549405252015-01-20T15:57:00.003-05:002015-01-20T15:58:22.125-05:00A new year, and a new PLTI class begins in BridgeportSome photos from the class retreat:<br />
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PLTI graduates were among those who came to the Legislative
Office Building in Hartford last week to participate in "This is What Health Care
Should Be," a forum on how to continue making Connecticut’s health-care system more responsive, more accessible, and less expensive now that the federal Affordable
Care Act has been enacted. The event was sponsored by Christian Community Action (CCA) Inc. and the Legal Assistance Resource Center of Connecticut (LARCC).
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In the photo above, clockwise from top left: Dawn Herring,
Jonathan Stewart, Marilyn M. Carson, and Claudette Deer. In the photos below:
Lieutenant Governor Nancy Wyman shares a few remarks with the gathering, and
Mr. Stewart poses with state Social Services Commissioner Roderick L. Bremby.
Photos by Kelly Martin.<br />
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parents attending the retreat. In the bottom photo, Mayor Scott Slifka welcomes them.<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06653119975671908716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3961695324917469282.post-39079761398357638742014-05-27T16:16:00.004-04:002014-05-27T16:16:56.884-04:00Kellogg awards grant to expand PLTI nationallyThe W. K. Kellogg Foundation has awarded a
$500,000, two-year grant to the Commission on Children for a national
expansion of its ground-breaking Parent Leadership Training Institute
(PLTI). The funding will also allow expansion of the program to a
two-generation strategy, so that it includes the children of
participating parents. Read more about it in this <a href="http://www.cga.ct.gov/coc/media_2014-05-20_kellogg.htm">news release</a>.
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WTIC-AM morning host Ray Dunaway interviewed Commission Executive Director Elaine Zimmerman about the grant. <a href="http://connecticut.cbslocal.com/?podcast_url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.podtrac.com%2Fpts%2Fredirect.mp3%2Fnyc.podcast.play.it%2Fmedia%2Fd0%2Fd0%2Fd1%2Fd5%2FdD%2FdD%2Fd1%2F15DD1_3.MP3%3Fauthtok%3D5562414164299679812_NTWgN0UAiQn4TbaRe7MSkxpYOHY&podcast_name=Ray+w+Elaine+Zimmerman+5%2F22%2F14&podcast_artist=Ray+Dunaway%2C+WTIC+News%2FTalk+1080&station_id=80&tag=pages&dcid=CBS.HARTFORD" target="_blank">You can listen to it here</a>. Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06653119975671908716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3961695324917469282.post-36325832977895022982014-01-02T15:14:00.001-05:002014-01-02T15:14:52.847-05:002014 PLTI sites and contact informationThe Parent Leadership Training Institute (PLTI) sites for 2014 are Bridgeport, Danbury, Hartford, Meriden, Middlesex County, Milford, Norwalk, Stamford, Waterbury, West Central Connecticut, and West Hartford. <a href="http://www.cga.ct.gov/coc/plti_sites.htm" target="_blank">You'll find contact information for each here</a>. <a href="http://www.cga.ct.gov/coc/plti.htm" target="_blank">Learn more about PLTI here</a>. Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06653119975671908716noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3961695324917469282.post-90425110998356665922013-12-09T16:11:00.001-05:002013-12-09T16:46:28.065-05:00Pictures from an exhibitionThanks to Doug Edwards for taking these great photos of the reception held at the state Capitol in Hartford on Thursday night in honor of "Illuminate!
Bringing My Culture to Light," an exhibit of children's artwork from around the world. Danbury PLTI grad Miguel Barreto engineered the exhibit in his capacity as director of operations for Creative Commons, a nonprofit organization based in Norwalk. The exhibit can be seen throughout December in the concourse that connects the Capitol to the Legislative Office Building. For more details, <a href="http://plti.blogspot.com/2013/12/plti-grad-brings-international-art.html">see the previous post</a>.
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for <a href="http://www.creativeconnections.org/" target="_blank">Creative Commons</a>, a Norwalk-based nonprofit organization, </span></span><span class="userContent"><span class="userContent"><span class="text_exposed_show">Miguel gathered examples of the artwork created under</span></span></span> Creative Connections’ ArtLink program, a six-month program in which American and foreign students make art that express a common theme but still reflects their own cultures. This year, students were asked to highlight otherwise-hidden aspects of their cultures by placing a source of light on them.<br />
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