Application Deadline | Taking Charge of Change

APPLICATION DEADLINE: FRIDAY, JUNE 8, 2018

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Leading an organization through change that drives continuous quality improvement is a complex job, so become a member of the Taking Charge of Change family. This constantly evolving, year-long leadership development program is sure to empower and inspire you to embrace the change process. Explore relevant topics that will help you strengthen your leadership style, promote peak performance, implement a quality improvement plan, and build a strong organizational climate. Join the ranks of 700 early childhood program leaders in Illinois who have participated in this transformational professional learning experience.

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Location

Various Locations | See Application for Details

Cost

$775 gets you:

• Three residential institutes:
  • Convening Institute: July 30 – August 4, 2018
  • Connecting Institute: November 8-9, 2018
  • Culminating Event: May 8, 2019
  • Leadership Connections™ National Conference: May 9-11, 2019
• Breakfast, lunch, and lodging each day
• Applies 6 points toward the Illinois Director Credential (IDC) Core Competency Requirements
• 110 clock hours total | Illinois Gateways for Opportunity approved
• Books, materials, and program assessment tools
• $500 quality improvement mini-grant
• Full registration to the 2019 Leadership Connections™ National Conference
• Valued at over $3,000

Credits

• Total clock hours: 110
• Illinois Gateways for Opportunity Approved
• Applies toward the Illinois Director Credential (IDC) Core Competency Requirements
• National Louis University College credit available:
  • Undergraduate: 10 quarter hours
  • Graduate: 6 semester hours

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Available for Contract

For information on how to customize this for your organization, please contact Catie Hein-Carter at chein@nl.edu.

Questions?

Barb Volpe at Barbara.Volpe@nl.edu

Your local child care resource and referral agency may have scholarship funds available to assist with your registration or tuition costs for this event. Find your local CCR&R.