Activate - National Center for Families Learning

Activate! at a Glance

Activate! Local is a project-based leadership model in which parenting adults identify and address critical issues in their school or community. With training and ongoing support provided by NCFL, local facilitators lead cohort participants through an 8-month program that helps to evolve their leadership skills and identify pathways to communicate with and influence local decision-makers.

Activate! National is a 12-month program that promotes collaboration between underrepresented parenting adults and early childhood practitioners to reimagine equitable and inclusive systems for all children.

Impact

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96% of participants reported an increased belief in their power to make change for children and families

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94% reported feeling more confident in using their voice to impact systems

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90% said the program strengthened their leadership skills

Unique Features

Co-facilitation model elevates the existing capacity of local adults by providing them with the opportunity to lead other families through the learning experience.
Utilizes the principles of co-design to guide families and community leaders through shared decision-making.
Activates the leadership potential of parenting adults to create positive change in their schools and communities