From design to implementation
The Mass ParentCorps pilot will include 40+ parent leaders representing more than 10 organizations across Massachusetts.
Who's in the pilot
The Mass ParentCorps pilot will include parent leaders across two cohorts, representing more than 10 organizations across Massachusetts. Participants come from organizations that engage parents as leaders.
How the program works
Four elements that together build a recognized Parent Leadership Workforce Credential.
3-Credit College Course
Participants enroll in a course developed with community colleges.
- Leadership
- Community engagement
- Workforce preparation
Capstone Project
Participants complete a leadership project connected to their organization.
- Improving outreach to families
- Developing engagement strategies
- Organizing community resource events
Parent Leadership Experience
The program recognizes 60 hours of parent leadership experience.
- Facilitating meetings
- Organizing programs
- Community outreach
- Advocacy
Leadership Training
Recognition of 8 hours of leadership training completed through partner organizations.
Questions guiding
the pilot
What workforce skills are most important for parent leaders transitioning into staff roles
How leadership experience can be recognized as professional preparation
How academic learning strengthens leadership practice
How organizations can create hiring pathways for parent leaders
How the model can expand across Massachusetts
How we partner and measure
Organizational Partnerships
Mass ParentCorps collaborates with organizations across Massachusetts that engage parents as leaders.
- Nominate parent leaders
- Support leadership activities
- Host capstone projects
Academic Partnerships
Community colleges collaborate to develop the 3-credit course and support the academic component of the pilot.
Evaluation
The pilot will be evaluated in partnership with NYU Metro Center under the leadership of Joanna Geller.
- Develop a logic model
- Measure leadership skill development
- Assess workforce readiness
- Document lessons learned
Interested in partnering?
We welcome conversations with organizations, educators, researchers, and community leaders.