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Emerging Leaders Cohort

The Emerging Leaders Cohort is designed for Individual Contributors (managers of self) that are aspiring managers. Featuring content from The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, The Speed of Trust, and the Clifton Strengths Top 5 Assessment, participants will learn how to be an effective leader and better understand how to lead from their strengths. To learn more about the Emerging Leaders Cohort, please click here.

Eligibility

  • Individual Contributors (Managers of Self)
  • More than 3 years in your current role at CPS required
  • Shown proficiency in technical skills
  • Rise rating of proficient or above
  • Cannot have any record of professional misconduct
  • You can only participate in one cohort or external development program per school year. If you are accepted, this will count as your one professional development opportunity in a Lead with CPS program in Fiscal Year 2025-2026.

How to Apply

Application is available in the Fall 2025 Manager of Self Training Application here.

Eligible Role

Central & Network Offices

Organization

Lead with CPS

Time commitment

3 full day session from 9am-4:30pm

Application window

7/8/25-7/22/25

Contact

leadwithcps@cps.edu

Cost

Participation in this cohort is a $1500 cost, covered by the Talent Office.

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