You Are Invited!
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The California State Parent Team and Parents Anonymous® Inc. in partnership with the California Department of Social Services are pleased to invite you to attend the exciting 2011 California Parent Leadership Conference. The theme of this 1½ day event is Taking Parent Leadership to New Heights: Real Families, Real Involvement, Real Outcomes.
The conference is scheduled on Tuesday February 8, 2011 from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm and Wednesday February 9, 2011 from 9:00 am to 3:30 pm at the Ontario Convention Center located at 2000 E. Convention Center Way, Ontario, California., 91764. We hope you will also join us for a Special Networking Reception on Tuesday evening from 5:30 - 6:30 pm at the Holiday Inn Hotel (within walking distance from the Convention Center).
The registration fee is $175.00 per person and covers the cost of workshops, Think Tanks, meals and all conference materials. There will be a separate $25.00 fee for those interested in showcasing materials at a Resource Table.
For those who need overnight lodging, we have reserved a block of rooms at a discounted rate at the Holiday Inn Hotel Ontario Airport, located at 2155 E. Convention Center Way, Ontario, California 91764. The price for a room (single/double) is $84.00 plus tax. Click onHotel and Lodging for more information.
Based on feedback from the 2010 California Parent Leadership Conference, we are pleased to announce that the 2011 conference will include more in-depth skill-building workshops on parent leadership practices, policies and research in an effort to move parent leadership to new heights throughout the state. We have also added a new component -- "Think Tanks" to facilitate discussions on critical parent leadership issues and challenges with parent leaders, service providers and other key stakeholders.
Since California Parent Leadership Month is celebrated annually all throughout the month of February, we will recognize and honor 2 outstanding Parent Leaders, 1 exemplary staff member and 1 exceptional Parent Leadership Program. The deadline for submission isDecember 10, 2010. Click on Award Nominations to get more information on submitting nominations.
Key conference participants will include parents and staff from the public and private sector interested in partnering together to strengthen services and policies affecting families and creating and implementing meaningful leadership roles for parents. This includes administrators, supervisors, and direct service staff who work with children and families in various systems such as child welfare, early childhood development, education, mental health, health, juvenile justice and other family strengthening organizations, parents/caregivers, Parent Advocates, Parent Partners and other Parent Leaders.
We look forward to seeing you!
