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Objective
The
objective of the Family Leadership Institute is to teach
parents and caregivers the art and skills of family
leadership in support of academic achievement and life
success for their children by using a practical ten-step
approach.
Overview
The
Family Leadership Institute (FLI) is a multifaceted
educational curriculum focused on providing families
with the knowledge, tools and inspiration to help their
children succeed in school and in life. Originally
designed as a cultural-specific program for parents of
first- and second-generation children, the FLI program
has evolved into a curriculum that helps families of
diverse ethnic, racial and cultural backgrounds grow as
individuals, parents and leaders.
Through a series of ten modules, parents are provided
the skills, abilities and attitudes necessary to enhance
their effectiveness as role models for their children.
During the FLI program parents are encouraged to become
engaged in their children's education in an effort to
achieve academic success.
The
FLI workshops are conducted in both English and Spanish.
Each workshop contains a series of lectures, participant
discussions, story telling, role-playing, group and
individual activities.
Goals
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Increase engagement of families in their children's
education.
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Provide purpose, tools and direction to parents and
their children to achieve academic success as well
as life success.
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Produce a cadre of knowledge and committed parents &
caregivers who actively support school/community
efforts that benefit their children in addition to
encouraging other families to do the same.
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Program Features
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Workshops are taught in Spanish and English by
experienced bilingual facilitators who share the
immigrant/migrant experience.
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Modules can be tailored to the specific needs of
individual schools and school districts.
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Incorporates community resource speakers to inform
participants of types of assistance available
locally to aid families in supporting the success of
their children.
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FLI
program can be coupled with existing and/or
specifically designed English-as-a-Second
Language/adult literacy programs.
F.L.I.
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Client
Roster
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Bridgeport Independent School District, Bridgeport,
Washington
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Clark
County School District,Las Vegas, Nevada
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Clint
Independent School District, El Paso, Texas
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Clovis Municipal Schools, Clovis, New Mexico
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Houston Independent School District, Houston, Texas
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Orange County Public Schools, Orlando, Florida
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The
Sunrise Children's Foundation, LasVegas, Nevada
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Washoe County School District, Reno, Nevada
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Testimonials
 "I
wanted to tell you that since I began to attend the FLI
workshops my life took a more positive turn. My family
is more open and relaxed, my sons grades got better.
Every day issues are now taken care effectively and
practically, with a vision of more positive results. I
am planning to go to college.
I also realized that I have
more to offer to my family and my community. I am more
involved in my son's school and want to be a role model
for my family and others.The Family Leadership Institute
Workshops prepared me to understand the schools system
and showed me how to integrate myself to it more
effectively. Many of us usually leave all the work to
the teachers and the school to do, without realizing
that we as parents have a role in it too. I learned in
these workshops that we need to be more proactive within
our schools because that helps kids more. In my case I
can say it works. It shows in my son's grades. I also
recognized the teacher's efforts because they are
usually unappreciated. But if we all work together we
can make it work.
The Family Leadership Institute
workshops should be expanded all over the world. In my
opinion, something as good as this should be shared with
others. It empowers, it liberates, it gives you the
tools to understand and to take positive action. I
thank the Family Leadership Institute and its leaders,
especially Consuelo Castillo Kickbush for finding a way
to motivate and help me find within myself what I needed
to move on and make things happen for me. I also want to
thank her organization for this great opportunity to
help me make my life better. 'I am preparing today to
be tomorrow's leader. Thank You." -Wanda Ramos,Orlando,FL
"I learned that as a
leader, I must have a vision and need to formulate a
vision for my family. I remind my children
everyday the importance of an education and we must take
advantage of the opportunities this country provides."
-Virginia Alvarez, Houston, TX
"This is a program
that I think is very good because one learns a lot on
how to talk to your children, give them advice and
exchange experiences." -Rigoberto Alvarez, Las Vegas, NV
"It caught my
attention because I didn't have much communication with
my husband and now we talk more and we have a better
relationship with our daughter who also has changed
positively in her way of being and now has better
grades." -Margarita Alvarez, Las Vegas, NV
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Ten-Module Family Leadership
Institute Curriculum
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Home:
Where Leadership Begins
Each participant
is able to identify his or her own leadership
style and preference.
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Self-Identity: Past, Present & Future
Parents define elements of self-identity,
explore self-esteem and its effects on
the family.
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Living in
Two Worlds: Cultural and Generational
Perspectives
Cultural pride
and traditions are highlighted. Participants
will learn about the pressures children face
related to drug and alcohol experimentation,
peer pressure, teenage pregnancy, depression,
suicide and other relevant
issues.
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Storytelling and Journaling: Valuing
Literacy through Family History
The value a
family places on literacy in the enjoyment of
reading has a profound effect on the ability of
children to acquire the reading skills essential
to success.
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Education:
The Key to a Better Future
Parents focus on
the essential role of education in the economic,
social and intellectual well-being of their
children. Facts and national statistics on
reading and mathematics are presented.
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College
Field Trip: What Does Success Look Like?
Participants
visit a local community college or a four year
university to understand that a college
education for their child is attainable and is a
realistic family goal.
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Improving
Family/School Relationships: Partnerships
for Success
Strategies for
building relationships with teachers, staff, and
administrators are addressed. Parents become
true advocates of education and your staff.
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Facing
Challenges at Home: Coping Strategies for
Success
Participants set
goals after they identify the obstacles and
behaviors that keep them from achieving personal
and family goals.
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Creating a
Family Action Plan: Roadmaps to Success
Parents develop
their vision, missions, goals and objectives,
creating an action plan of how to support their
children to achieve success in school and in
life.
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Celebrating Family Academic Excellence:
Success As a Way of Life
The culmination
of the course includes families making
presentations to members of the local school
board or other educational administrators. They
share the success and outcome of their children.
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Additional Family Leadership
Institute Component
Parent Graduation
The final element of the Family Leadership
program is a graduation ceremony for parents who
have participated in the program (criteria for
graduation is determined by the school
district/client).
Certificates
are given to each qualified parent and a final
presentation is given by either the facilitator
of the program, or an administrator of the local
school district.
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The
Family Leadership Institute is provided by:
Educational
Achievement Services, Inc.
3300 S.
Decatur #10212, Las Vegas, NV 89102
Toll-free:
(888) 354-4747
For
More Information Contact:
Cynthia
Rocha
Direct:
(888) 354-4747
Email:
cynthia@latinaspeaker.com
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