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Greater Rochester Parent Leadership Training Institute (PLTI)
Our Focus
Our Focus
Increase the number of teachers of color in Monroe County, NY through a parent-led, data driven effort.
Our Goal
To encourage and support parental advocacy in Monroe County School Districts focused on the implementation of the following practices in the next 3-5 years
Annually document and publish recruitment and hiring practices, strategies and data for public presentation and engagement
Include parents of color on hiring committees.
Implement effective retention strategies for teachers of color
Monroe County School Districts to partner with PLTI and St. John Fisher University to host Future Teacher Clubs
Our Why
Our Why
Research shows that having a teacher of color can help students of color reach better outcomes;
but the benefits extend to all young people, preparing them to live and work in an increasingly diverse society.
Our Process
Effort 1: Research
Conducted national and local research on teacher diversity (the challenges and solutions).
Effort 2: Community Conversations
Effort 2: Community Conversations
Informal discussions with parents, community partners and school district leaders throughout Monroe County.
Effort 3: Listening Tour
Effort 3: Listening Tour
Focus group presentations and discussion with local parent and teacher groups.
Effort 4: Action Planning
Effort 4: Action Planning
Convening a diverse group of parent leaders to identify next steps.
Read about bright spots observed by parents in a variety of Monroe County school districts and schools.
Read published articles, reports, websites, and recordings.
What's new?
Teacher Diversity (1).pdfThe Children's Agenda Teacher Diversity Fact Sheet: August 2023
The Children's Agenda Teacher Diversity Fact Sheet: August 2023
According to TCA's parent poll:
90% of Rochester parents and
68% of suburban parents
say teacher/staff diversity is IMPORTANT
A Conversation on Parent-Led Racial Equity Movements
A Conversation on Parent-Led Racial Equity Movements
Webinar recording: February 2023
Why do parent leadership organizations engage in racial equity work? In this webinar, Dr. Danielle Perry and researchers from the Center for Policy, Research, and Evaluation (PRE) at NYU Metro Center offer recommendations from lessons learned from being a part of a community of practice and using data to inform action.
Parent Leadership and Organizing for Justice
Parent Leadership and Organizing for Justice
This March 2023 report shares findings from the first ever landscape analysis of parent leadership organizations across the U.S., including a survey and five focus groups with parent leaders, staff, and members of the philanthropic community.
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