The Pennsylvania Department of Education’s Excellence in Leadership Certification was developed for program staff in a leadership role who are looking for strategies to effectively lead and motivate others, create and maintain a positive workplace culture, demonstrate emotional intelligence and overcome leadership challenges.

Cohort 4 starts in 2023 and the application was sent out Tuesday, September 13, 2022 to 21st CCLC grantees!

For more information about the Excellence in Leadership Certification program, contact Excellence in Leadership.

2023 Course Schedule

All sessions are 9:00am-3:00pm, unless otherwise noted.

Session	Topic
Meet and Greet – November/December 2022	Welcome and Course Overview (45 minutes, virtually)
Session 1 – January 11, 2023	Authentic Communication
Session 2 – February 8, 2023	Leading Through Change
Session 3 – March 2023	Equity-Centered Leadership
Session 4 – April 19, 2023	The Importance of Being an Innovative Leader
Session 5 – May 17, 2023	From Conflict to Collaboration
Session 6 – June 7, 2023	Graduation