P.R.I.D.E. PARENT LEADERSHIP ACADEMY

PIC provides opportunities for parents and guardians to expand their knowledge and involvement in the community through the Parents Ready to be Involved to Deliver Excellence (PRIDE) Leadership Academy.

 The PRIDE Leadership Academy offers a series of courses for parents. It offers participants an opportunity to learn the current challenges in education, to enhance and develop advocacy skills, network with other education stakeholders, and develop a network of community leaders willing to advocate on behalf of ALL students in their community. Believing that parents armed with information and advocacy skills is critical to the success of children and the educational system, the training,  provides knowledge, resources and a network to act in support of sustaining education options and policies that promote accountability, quality, equity, transparency and access.

PRIDE ON THE MOVE!

PRIDE members are always On The Move for serving in their communities and advocating and participating at educational events, seminars, and fairs.

 

 

ANNA DOMINIQUE, PRIDE Leadership Academy Graduate and PRIDE Alumni Member:

Anna was acknowledged at the Orleans Parish School Board Meeting held on May 21 for serving on the Orleans Parish School Board Superintendent’s Parent Advisory Council during the 2018-2019 school year. Anna also recently completed the City Leadership Academy. Anna is very active at her son’s school and in the community.

The 2019 PRIDE Leadership Academy recently celebrated their graduation. Members will continue to dedicate their services and commitment as PRIDE Alumni to ensure every child receives a quality and equitable education.

HOW TO GET INVOLVED

  • Are you concerned about the local education landscape?
  • Do you have an interest in learning or refining advocacy skills?
  • Do you have an idea that can make positive changes in schools?

Parents have the most authentic voice to challenge inequities!

Join PRIDE and become an effective powerful voice for change!

To register for the 2021 PRIDE Virtual Leadership Academy, click HERE.

For more information, email pic@urbanleaguela.org or call 504-620-2332

 

PRIDE DOCUMENTS OF INTEREST

White Paper: A Critical Need for Highly Qualified and Certified Special Education Teachers: A Parent’s Perspective