FREE INSTITUTE SPONSORED BY THE PEAL CENTER Parent Leadership Institute A 7-month institute for parent leaders from the State College area
The PEAL Center is actively recruiting parents to participate in the Parent Leadership Institute. The institute will help parents develop an understanding of public healthcare and disability policies, and how those policies are manifested in each particular system or ‘silo.’ You will be coached to develop skills to increase the impact of your voice to promote change beneficial to children and families across Pennsylvania.
Participants will focus on a specific area of interest to effect change. The entire seminar series will focus on applying the skills you are acquiring to your own situation.
Parent Leadership Institute Participants: • Gain knowledge and understanding about healthcare policy and the effects of those policies • Increase communication and advocacy skills • Develop leadership skills • Expand network of colleagues with similar focus • Plan and collaborate on institute project
You are invited to apply if you: • Have a child with a disability or special healthcare needs and • Have experience in leadership in community or advocacy organizations and • Have commitment to complete five 3 ½ -hour evening meetings in the State College Area and one 2-day conference in Pittsburgh ( travel, room, meals and registration paid by PEAL)
Your commitment: • Participate in monthly sessions held in Port Matilda. Seminar dates are: October 27, November 16, January 12, February 16 and April 20. All meetings will be held from 5:30-9:00 p.m. Meals will be provided and travel expenses will be covered • Attend the PEAL Conference, in Pittsburgh, March 16-17 (expenses paid by the PEAL Center)
Institute schedule
Session 1 October 27, 2009, Tuesday, 5:30-9:00 p.m. Matternville Preschool 3638 N. Atherton Street, Port Matilda, PA 16879 Topic: Introduction to the institute and history of disability
Session 2 November 16, 2009, Monday, 5:30-9:00 p.m. Matternville Preschool 3638 N. Atherton Street, Port Matilda, PA 16879 Topic: Navigating the Maze
Session 3 January 12, 2010 Tuesday, 5:30-9:00 p.m. Matternville Preschool 3638 N. Atherton Street, Port Matilda, PA 16879 Topic: Medical Home, Family Centered Care and HRTW Transition
Session 4 February 16, Tuesday, 2010, Tuesday, 5:30-9:00 p.m. Matternville Preschool 3638 N. Atherton Street, Port Matilda, PA 16879 Topic: Tips for Leading Effective Meetings
Session 5 March 16-17, 2010, PEAL Conference, Four Points Sheraton, Pittsburgh North Topics: Medical Assistance and Waivers Conflict Resolution Health Issues and the IEP Organizing for Change
Session 6 April 20, 2010, Tuesday, 5:30-9:00 p.m. Topic: Wrap up and Celebration