Quick Details
July 28
Registration Deadline
August 6
Virtual Orientation
August 10-12
In-Person Training
Lewis J. Bennet High School
Training Location
Welcome!
As we gather in Buffalo, NY, we celebrate the power of community and the enduring spirit of parent leadership. We stand together, more resilient and committed than ever, to ensure that every parent’s voice helps shape a brighter future for our children.
The Parent Leadership Training Institute (PLTI) remains a beacon of democracy, guiding parents from caring individuals to influential leaders. In a world where the need for fairness and belonging is paramount, PLTI champions the belief that when parents understand the tools of democracy, they will engage in civic life with vigor and purpose.
This year, we extend a warm invitation to all of you starting the PLTI journey. Your insights and experiences are vital to our collective learning. We look forward to your contribution of experience, skills, and lessons learned as we create a learning community dedicated to the principles of parent leadership.
Training Venue
Bennett High School
Resource Center
2885 Main St, Buffalo, NY 14214
Parking is available on-site at no cost.
Key Dates & Times
Training Orientation
| Training Orientation | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|
Virtually via Zoom | August 6 | 1:30–2:30 PM |
In Person Training
| Training Days | Date | Time |
|---|---|---|
Monday - Training Day 1 | August 10 | 9:00 AM–4:00 PM |
Tuesday - Training Day 2 | August 11 | 9:00 AM–4:00 PM |
Wednesday - Training Day 3 | August 12 | 9:00 AM–1:00 PM |
Training Registration Form
If you are uncertain about your role (Phase 1/2 Facilitator or Site Coordinator), please consult with Jennifer Rich at JRich@buffaloschools.org before registering.
Buffalo, NY PLTI Training registrations are now closed for this year. Please contact Zulema at zulema@parentswholead.org if you have any questions. | Las inscripciones para la capacitación del PLTI de Buffalo 2026 ya están cerradas para este año. Póngase en contacto con Zulema en zulema@parentswholead.org si tiene alguna pregunta.
Frequently Asked Questions
Registration
Please make your hotel reservations as soon as possible, as well as other travel accommodations, to get to this year's training locations. You should also register for a Zoom orientation that all attendees need to attend prior to training.
The Certification Process
Yes, you will have opportunities to learn and practice facilitation strategies during this training.
No. The current requirements for certification are that every applicant facilitator prepares to facilitate with an assigned team, completes a practice facilitation session in front of a National Facilitator, and receives constructive feedback from peers and National Facilitators.
Question? Please email: Zulema@parentswholead.org
A member of the NPLI team will meet with your Site Coordinator within 1 month of the training to notify them of all certifications or provisional certifications based on recommendations from National Facilitators. Certified Facilitators will receive proof of certification via the mailing address you provided on your registration within 3 months of Training.
If you will be leading your community as a PLTI Site Coordinator, it is not necessary to receive Facilitator Certification. Additionally, NPLI does not recommend that a Site Coordinator serve in the dual role of Site Coordinator and Facilitator.
If your PLTI community has identified the need for you to facilitate as a lead or backup facilitator in the upcoming cohort, yes, you may also apply to certify as a Facilitator. Please indicate in your registration that you will be serving your community in this dual-capacity role. If you have already registered for training, please notify the NPLI Director of Implementation of this modification to your training registration. Email Zulema@parentswholead.org
Other Things
We recommend that you dress in a way that makes you feel comfortable.
Lunch and snacks will be provided each day of Training. Food allergies and sensitivities will be accounted for.
Yes. Parking is available on-site at no cost.
About Us
The National Parent Leadership Institute
The National Parent Leadership Institute (NPLI) is an anti-racist, non-profit, nonpartisan, parent-informed democracy initiative. We embrace asset-based learning that works across diverse backgrounds, races, genders, religions, ages, sexual orientations, and other factors to increase the civic leadership of parents and family members and improve outcomes for children and families.
