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The LeadingAge DC, Maryland, and Virginia Leadership Academy is a year-long leadership program designed to enhance the leadership skills of nonprofit aging services leaders in the DC, Maryland, and Virginia regions. During the year, Fellows are guided through a graduate-level curriculum, which examines the traits of successful leaders, develops leadership competencies, and expands knowledge in the field of aging services while establishing strong bonds with peers from other LeadingAge members. The DC, Maryland, and Virginia Academy is modeled after the highly successful LeadingAge National Leadership Academy.

Core Themes

The Leadership Academy is created around five core ideas:

• Leadership and Self Reflection – to explore personal values and self-reflective leadership;
• Advocacy – to understand the importance of relationships and trust in advocacy and community building;
• Partnerships and Collaborations – to appreciate the power of partnerships and learn best practices from other organizations;
• Innovation and Change – to explore our potential as change agents and understand how innovation works;
• Work Life Integration – to reflect on our values, beliefs and philosophy and to appreciate the value of presence and being in the moment.

Program Curriculum

The Leadership Academy curriculum draws on adult learning theory to delve into the core principles of transformational leadership, person-centered care and innovation. The program emphasizes self awareness and relationship building through a variety of education methodologies.

Traditional and experiential learning methods are used to create an environment in which Fellows learn from their own experiences, from one another, from the coaches and design team, and from leaders and experts in the field.

Eligibility and Application

The program is available to anyone who works for a LeadingAge DC, Maryland or Virginia member community irrespective of clinical or managerial experience. Leadership potential within one’s organization is far more important than specific job title. We encourage the identification and application of staff that are emerging leaders within member communities. Each member community is limited to one nominee.

2024-2025 Learning Schedule

Participants will engage in four (in-person) learning experiences that include visits to member communities, intimate conversations with aging services leaders and self-exploration of leadership styles through exercises and readings.

Who Should Apply?

• Anyone employed by a LeadingAge DC, Maryland, and Virginia member community, irrespective of clinical or managerial experience.
  
• Leadership potential within one’s organization is far more important than specific job titles. The focus will be placed on developing aging services leaders. Those looking to obtain managerial skills and knowledge should refer to the Emerging Leaders Series offered by Leading Age MD.
  
• Only one applicant per community will be considered.
  
• All application submissions will be reviewed to assemble a diverse class of Fellows (in terms of life experiences, leadership roles, geography, type of organization, and other unique characteristics).

Commitment

• Upon acceptance, a $2,000 tuition payment (non‐refundable and non-transferable) is required from each LeadingAge DC, Maryland, or Virginia Fellow organization.
  
• Tuition includes meeting materials and meals provided during sessions. Lodging and travel expenses are to be incurred by the member community. Fellows are required to attend all in-person sessions and complete all required projects, assignments, and readings.
  
• Limited tuition financial assistance is available based on financial hardship.

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