NLC is now accepting applications for Pathways for Early Childhood Leadership. Building on the historic foundation of the Early Learning Nation Initiative, this opportunity recognizes a core truth: municipal staff – at every level of city government – play a vital role within a broader, collaborative ecosystem that supports young children and their families.
This unique technical assistance program is intentionally designed to reach across multiple levels of municipal leadership – equipping both the decision-makers and the on-the-ground implementors with the expertise, confidence, tools and peer support needed to champion early childhood success in their communities.
Through a 15-month intensive leadership program, 10 cities across Michigan and Tennessee (five cities per state) will engage in three interconnected strands of learning:
- Cities in Action offers intensive coaching and support to design Early Learning Community Action Plans in partnership with community leaders.
- Leadership Bootcamp equips elected officials and executive staff to embed early childhood priorities into municipal governance, creating a strategic link between executive decision-making and project implementers.
- Common Ground Forums bring elected municipal leaders together with their county and state counterparts to engage in cross-jurisdictional collaboration and develop shared policy solutions for young children and families.
Register for the free informational webinar on Tuesday, March 31 at 12 PM ET. This is your opportunity to learn more about this initiative, ask questions, and get insights into the application process.