Kansas Children’s Service League (KCSL), in collaboration with other sponsoring agencies, hosts the annual Parent Leadership Conference, a free event designed to help and strengthen the voice of Kansas parents. The conference brings national speakers as well as statewide experts to collaborate with parents on issues that are important to families. This provides a unique opportunity for parents to network as well as educate professionals.
The Parent Leadership Conference strives to provide an atmosphere of personal growth, networking, and skills building. The committee believes strongly in parent/practitioner partnerships and encourages parents to participate as presenters and co-presenters in all workshops.
Conference Objectives
1. Provide tools for families to make beneficial decisions for themselves, their children, and their communities.
2. Provide opportunities for the parent’s voice to be raised in a conference setting with peers.
3. Empower families to understand the importance of family engagement and its link to educational success for all children.
2022 Conference Details:
Mark your calendars! We’re back in person Nov. 4-5 at Hotel Topeka at City Center in Topeka. More information about the 2022 Parent Leadership Conference will be available this fall.
Funds for this project are provided through the Department of Health and Human Services (HSS), Administration for Children and Families (ACF) Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). The Preschool Development Grant Birth through Five 90TP0078-01-01 ($8,943,000.00) was awarded to the Kansas Children’s Cabinet and Trust Fund (KCCTF). The Kansas State Department of Education (KSDE), the Kansas Department for Children and Families (DCF), and the Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE) are leading this work with KCCTF. This information or content and conclusions should not be construed as the official position or policy of, nor should any endorsements be inferred by HHS, ACF, or the U.S. Government.