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Parent Leader Fahima and her son attended Child Advocacy Day at the Missouri State Capitol
“Please show up. Your voice is the voice your child hears anytime they find themselves in a problem. It truly does start with us.”
Beyond the Program: Growing Leaders, Building Communities
At PLTI-KC, we're committed to supporting our parent leaders beyond graduation! This month's blog is shared by our Senior Advisor for Civic Leadership, Denesha Snell, as she highlights how she helps our parent leaders continue their journey of growth and impact.
Sparking Children’s Leadership
This September, PLTI is launching the Children's Leadership Training Institute (CLTI), where young minds aged 7-12 will learn essential civic and leadership skills.
Meet Jamie Kelsey and Cassandra Bruington, two PLTI graduates and our current CLTI teachers. Their passion for education and community engagement is sure to inspire your child.
Discover what they're most excited about as this new program launches this September!
The Power of Presence: Parent Leaders and Board Membership
Are you tired of hearing the harmful stereotype that parents can’t be effective school board members? We are too! To challenge these misconceptions, we're gathering stories from parent leaders who are making a real difference in their communities.
PLTI from Our Perspectives
Two PLTIKC program graduates and current members of the Recruitment and Selection Committee share their perspectives on why they completed the 21-week program and its impact on their lives and the way they approach advocacy.