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EQUIP for New CPS Leaders

The Equip for New CPS Leaders Cohort (formerly known as LEAP) delivers the right leadership training so you succeed, your team grows, and ultimately, the district and our students are set up to excel.

Equip provides new managers with the foundational skills essential to success within the first 6–9 months of a new role. You’ll learn in a 25-30 person cohort with other new-to-their-role leaders. Class will be led by experienced CPS leaders, and feature content from FranklinCovey’s 6 Critical Practices for Leading a Team, Crucial Learning’s Crucial Conversations for Mastering Dialogue, and your personalized CliftonStrengths Top 5 Assessment from Gallup.

Eligibility

EQUIP is designed for new people managers with at least one report.

How to Apply

Employees eligible to participate in this opportunity will be provided with a link to register via email approximately a month prior to the start of the cohort.

Eligible Role

Central & Network Offices

Organization

Chicago Public Schools (this is an internal program).

Time commitment

4 full-day sessions take place over 3 months Dates: 9/24/2024- 12/12/2024

Application window

There will be sessions of EQUIP offered in the summer and fall. Eligible employees will be provided with a link to register via email.

Contact

leadwithcps@cps.edu

Cost

Participation in this cohort is a $5,000 cost, covered by the Talent Office.

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