Stone Soup 2007

Learn about the process, practice and policy changes necessary to create lasting, systemic change in the kindergarten transition experience to build the foundation for school success. (Hartford and New London)

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Learn how to determine what issues are best approached regionally, and what practices and systems can facilitate results. (Groton/New London/Norwich and Ansonia/Derby/Shelton)

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There are many ways for parents to be partners in the Discovery work. Learn about two communities’ innovative approaches to partnering with engaged parent leaders as decision makers. (Bloomfield and Windsor)

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Learn the nuts and bolts of how to organize, fund and implement effective kindergarten transition activities. (Bristol, Greenwich and Waterbury)

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Engagement often starts with self interest, so when you are looking to build partnerships, it is good practice to put yourself in your potential partner's shoes. Come to this session to gain ideas and tools to make new strategic alliances. (Enfield and Torrington)

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Many communities have great experiences with parent leadership training and then struggle to keep parents involved in the Discovery work. Come to this workshop to learn from communities in which leadership training was just the first step! (Danbury and East Hartford)

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Learn fundamental community organizing tools such as how to conduct a power analysis, build a coalition and educate candidates running for office. (Connecticut Parent Power and Meriden)

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Building on the morning keynote, gain invaluable coaching and hands-on experience crafting an effective story to capture the hearts and imagination of your audience, whoever they may be! (Terrence McNally)

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This workshop will introduce a variety of “change management” tools and frameworks that will give collaboratives new skills to sharpen and enhance their systemic community change efforts. (Interaction Institute for Social Change)

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