Commonwealth Institute for
Parent Leadership
Focused on Science, Technology, Engineering and Math
Application deadline is April 15, 2010.
(include at least one reference form with application submission)
Notification of acceptance into the STEM CIPL institute will be made by May 15, 2010.
Who participates?
Participation in the Commonwealth Institute for Parent Leadership is open to all parents, grandparents and guardians who have or have had children in Kentucky public schools. Participation is also open to teachers, administrators, mentors, and others who want to improve student outcomes in our public schools.
Participants will:
- Enhance their leadership and communication skills
- Learn about the public education system in Kentucky
- Receive and learn how to read and understand the test data from their school and district
- Focus on the importance of the Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) areas
- Learn about achievement gaps in our schools
- Partner with their school administrators, teachers, and other parents to improve student achievement
- Connect to an existing network of committed parents and community leaders
- Commit to attend all three two-day sessions
- Commit to leading at least one project in a school or community
- Receive support and coaching as they plan and implement their project
- Maintain an ongoing connection with the Commonwealth Institute
To attend:
- Fill out the forms on the following pages
- Send your application and reference forms to:
Commonwealth Institute for Parent Leadership
P. O. Box 1658
Lexington, KY 40588-1658.
Or Fax to: 859-233-0760
This form can also be accessed on our web site: www.cipl.org
2010 STEM INSTITUTE
Location:
Holiday Inn University Plaza
1021 Wilkinson Trace
Bowling Green, KY
Dates:
August 26-27, 2010
September 23-24, 2010
October 21-22, 2010
*attendance is requred at all six days.