This teleconference featured presentations on successful training models and practices to involve parents and other adults in a meaningful way in civic engagement. The focus was on preparing parents with the skills and knowledge to work within systems to improve outcomes for their children, families and communities.

Presenters included:

Roxanna Foster, Parent Leader and Director
Council for Civic Parent Leadership

Elaine Zimmerman, Executive Director
Connecticut Commission on Children

Joanna Bogin, Program Supervisor
Connecticut Children's Trust Fund

Handouts:
 But I am Just a Parent
 Continuum of Parent Engagement/Involvement/Empowerment
 Parent Involvement and Leadership- Study Findings and Implications for the Field
 Parent Leadership Training Institute- Connecticut
 Parent Trust Act and Fund Update, Fall 2006
 Recommendations for Parent Participation

* A Tip: Open the PowerPoint Slide file and follow along with the audio