Sanford Community Parent Leadership Training Institute (PLTI)

Cornerstones The cornerstones of the program are respect, validation and a belief that when the tools of democracy are understood, the public will become active participants in communities. Definition of parent leadership Parent leadership is the capacity for parents to interact within society with purpose and positive outcomes for children. The public is increasingly alienated from government. Most parents are deeply concerned about the impact of schools, community and the environment on their children, but don’t know how systems function or how decisions are made within the public policy and budget domains. A democracy toolkit is needed to develop the skills of civic leadership.    

The Parent Leadership Training Institute (PLTI) helps parents become leading advocates for children. It is designed by the American Leadership Forum, Leadership Greater Hartford, and the Connecticut Commission on Children.