THE ARAPAHOE/DOUGLAS
FAMILY LEADERSHIP
TRAINING INSTITUTE
PARTICIPANT APPLICATION FORM & INFORMATION
Dear Interested Participant:
We are pleased to announce the 5th Family Leadership Training Institute (FLTI) of Colorado. The FLTI
curriculum is a proven curriculum that inspires, trains and empowers individuals to become effective
change agents on behalf of children, youth and families. This opportunity is offered to 20-25 participants
that apply, are interviewed and selected based on their availability and readiness.
The 20-week FLTI curriculum is based on the premise that the family is a child’s first and most important
teacher. Family members are also the best advocates for children and communities. Community leaders
including parents, youth and family members, can be effective when they speak out on issues and inform
policy-makers, the media, and the community, about the needs of their members.
FLTI offers a stimulating curriculum that will boost leadership skills to address areas of concern such as
accessible child healthcare, the education achievement gap, neighborhood safety, and the significance of
parental involvement. Together, class participants will emerge as strong leaders and advocates for all
children and their families.
The curriculum is a full-semester course, featuring three distinct phases. Participants will attend all three
phases of training:
1) A kick-off retreat scheduled for January, 2013 to develop group cohesion and define mission.
2) A 10-week session on leadership, understanding personal history and its impact on perception.
3) A 10-week session to study politics, policy and media with a Community Project to practice your
new skills within a community framework.
Individuals will be selected with consideration given regarding how their participation will enhance diversity,
strength, and learning for the group as a whole.
Who should apply?
Parents, teen parents, grandparents, community members and others who wish to improve the lives of
children, families and communities. The FLTI course is offered FREE of charge and provides a light dinner
and free childcare each week! Your time, commitment, and a written community project that reflects your
passion, is what we ask in return. Please consider whether FLTI is the right opportunity for you at this time.
Please submit all requested information to: Debi Reid
(720)974-9640
debi@acecc.org
THE COLORADO
FAMILY LEADERSHIP
TRAINING INSTITUTE
Curriculum Outline
Retreat
Creating a Caring Community for Children
Session I
Thriving with Diversity in the Group Process
Session 2
The Change Process
Session 3
Parents as Change Agents
Session 4
How to Define a Problem and Work Toward a Solution
Session 5
The Intentional Use of Language
Session 6
Learning How a Community Works
Session 7
How Local Systems Work and How to Interact with Them
Session 8
Networks
Session 9
The Power of the Media and How to Use it
Session 10
Using Your Voice
Session 11
The Life Cycle of the Child and the Functions of the Family
Session 12
Social and Economic Trends Affecting Children and
Families
Session 13
What is Public Policy?
Session 14
How the State Works
Session 15
How a City Works
Session 16
How We Understand the Law
Session 17
Budgets - From Wallets to State - It’s all Money and
Priorities
Session 18
Evaluation, Outcomes and Accountability
Session 19
The Magic of the Unexpected Forming New Alliances
Session 20
Language: Packaging and Moving Agendas
Please submit all requested information to: Debi Reid
(720)974-9640
debi@acecc.org
THE COLORADO
FAMILY LEADERSHIP
TRAINING INSTITUTE
PARTICIPANT APPLICATION
Please complete this application and submit along with the following information:
Street Address:
Home Phone:(
City:
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Cell Phone:(
Zip:
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Email:
Do you have children?
Yes
No
If Yes, how many children do you have?
1
Are there other adults in your household?
2
3
Yes
If, Yes, how many adults are in your household?
4
5
Other________
3
4
No
1
2
Other______
Would you need childcare to allow you to participate in FLTI?
Yes
No
Maybe
Would you need transportation to participate in FLTI?
Yes
No
Maybe
Would you need a job release to be able to attend classes?
Yes
No
Maybe
What is your racial/ethnic background? (optional):
Asian/Pacific Islander
Black
Latino
Native American
White
Other_______
What is your total annual household income?
Less than $20,000.00
$60,000-$84,999
$20,000-$39,999
$85,000 +
$40,000-$59,999
Please respond to the following questions. If you need more space please
attach additional pages to this application.
Please submit all requested information to: Debi Reid
(720)974-9640
debi@acecc.org
What skills would you like to learn/develop to become a stronger family/community leader?
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What issues primarily concern you for children and your community as a whole?
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In view of your concern(s) at this time, what subject area would you like to develop for a potential
community project?
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I certify that all of the information provided in this application is accurate.
Applicant Signature
Date
Please submit all requested information to: Debi Reid
(720)974-9640
debi@acecc.org