Date: September 30, 2023
Time: 8:30 am-3:00pm
Location: Goodwin University
The Business & Manufacturing Center (Willgoos)
Three Pent Road
East Hartford, CT 06118
The Connecticut
Parent Leadership Summit
“Led and Designed BY Parents,
FOR Parents & Parent Leadership Allies”
La Cumbre de Liderazgo de
Padres de Connecticut 2023
“Dirigido y diseñado POR padres,
PAR padres y aliados de liderazgo de padres”
Marcus Stallworth, LMSW
President and CEO
Stallworth Counseling
Keynote Speaker
Marcus Stallworth, LMSW, operates with a strength based, hands on approach. Spending close to 20 years providing Child Protective Services, he is recognized by the State of Connecticut as an expert witness for Superior Court for Juvenile Matters. He has spearheaded several initiatives to promote the engagement of Fathers, identify the dangers of social media, and raise awareness for equity and inclusion. He has direct experience educating and supporting Human Trafficking and Sexually Exploited victims, including those in Foster Care. He played a leadership role in Connecticut’s Disaster Behavioral Health Response Network and oversaw recovery efforts in Newtown CT after the events on December 14, 2012.
Agenda
Morning
Registration & Refreshments
begin at 8:30am
9:00 AM-10:00 AM
Main Room / River Building
Workshops
10:15 AM-11:30 AM
Assigned Rooms
10:15 AM-11:30 AM
Assigned Rooms
Opening Session & Keynote
A Call to Collective Action:
Stamford’s Alliance for Black Achievement
Empowering Parents to Take on Leadership Roles and Enhance Family Engagement
Traductora de español disponible
10:15 AM-11:30 AM
Assigned Rooms
10:15 AM-11:30 AM
Assigned Rooms
10:15 AM-11:30 AM
Assigned Rooms
10:15 AM-11:30 AM
Main Room / River Building
Parenting Through Early Childhood: Using Modern Tools to Support Our Kids
Current Trends in Youth Substance Use: What Caring Adults Can do to Promote Prevention
Padres Lideres Unidos Para Defensa
de Sus Derechos
Dream a Little Dream for You
and Your Community Session
10:15 AM-11:30 AM
Walking Tour
Walking Tour of Goodwin University
11;30 - 12:15 PM
Cafeteria
Lunch & Raffle
Afternoon
12:15 PM-12:45 PM
Main Room / River Building
Workshops
12:50 PM - 2:05 PM Assigned Rooms
Blue Ribbon Panel
Facilitated by OEC
Expressions of the Heart:
A Mom’s Story and Sound Healing Offering
12:50 PM - 2:05 PM Assigned Rooms
Women’s Circle
Toivo
12:50 PM - 2:05 PM Assigned Rooms
Mindful Parenting
Toivo
12:30 PM-1:30 PM
Fellowship Hall
12:50 PM - 2:05 PM Assigned Rooms
Chair Yoga with Toivo
Traductora de español disponible
Estrategias Para Fometar La Resilience Familiar
12:50 PM - 2:05 PM
Main Room / River Building
Dream a Little Dream for You
and Your Community Session
12:50 PM - 2:05 PM
Walking Tour
Walking Tour of Goodwin University
2:15 PM - 3:00 PM
Main Room / River Building
Closing feat. Self Suffice
Presented by
The CCA's mission is to avail comprehensive statewide services to all child abuse victims and their families through collaboration, systemic change, public awareness, prevention, and legislative advocacy.
Prevent Child Abuse America is the nation’s oldest and largest organization committed to preventing child abuse and neglect before it happens. Our Connecticut chapter PCACT promotes programs and resources informed by science that enable kids, families, and entire communities to thrive—today, tomorrow, and for generations to come.
The Connecticut Office of Early Childhood (OEC) oversees a network of early childhood care, education, and development programs. We focus on the first years of children’s lives, from birth to age five.
Goodwin University is an innovative learning community that empowers hard-working students to become sought-after employees.
The Connecticut
Parent Leadership Summit
The Connecticut Parent Leadership Summit (CTPLS) is an annual event designed by parents for parents and parent-leader allies from across the state. It is an opportunity for parents to come together to network while they learn. Parent leaders will present the amazing things they are doing to improve the lives of families and children with partners in their communities and statewide.
CTPLS 2023 es un evento anual diseñado por padres para padres y padres líderes aliados de todo el estado. Es una oportunidad para que los padres se reúnan para establecer contactos mientras aprenden y crecen juntos. Los padres líderes presentarán las cosas asombrosas que están haciendo para mejorar las vidas de las familias y los niños con socios en sus comunidades y en todo el estado
Gaining Equity
in Eductation
The Power of
Your Voice
We Need
Dad's Help
What You
Will Learn
¿Por qué deberías asistir?
Why Should
I Attend?
Watch any of the video clips below from parents and community partners on why the previous summit was helpful and why you should attend.