About ELDI

The goal of ELDI is to encourage and guide participants in discerning their calling to Christian school leadership. 

Have you wondered if school leadership is for you? Have you been encouraged to pursue leadership by your school leaders or others? Participating in ELDI is a great step to take to find some of those answers! Designed for teachers, ELDI is a hybrid program, both in person and virtual, that will allow you to focus on developing an understanding of school leadership and the role that God may be planning for you. Through the program, you will have a chance to develop relationships with school leaders with many years of combined experience. But more than that, you will join a cohort of teachers just like you. Participants in the Emerging Leaders Development Institute form a strong bond with a network of future leaders in Christian education while learning about relational servant leadership and effective school management and governance and visionary planning. Join this year’s cohort!

Progamming

Part 1: Setting the foundation: in-person 

• July 8–11, 2024

Part 2: Diving Deeper into the Key Roles of School Leaders

• Meet five times virtually (two hours) throughout the school year

Part 3: Glimpses into the Work and Life of Leaders

• Participants will meet one-on-one or in small groups with two current school leaders

Part 4: Celebration

• A virtual half day to wrap up the experience—date to be determined

Program Cost

• $750/participant (USD for Americans, CAD for Canadians)
• $1,800/participant from non-member schools (non-CSI, non-Christian Schools Canada)
• Schools will be responsible for travel costs as well as costs associated with releasing their staff member to attend sessions (e.g. substitute teacher costs).

Important Dates

• March 15: Deadline for applications
• April 5: Applicants will be notified of their status
• May 1: Registration payment due for selected applicants
• July 8: Programming begins

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