Population Education’s annual Leadership Institutes are facilitator training events that prepare members of our volunteer trainers network to lead workshops and webinars for formal and non-formal educators in a variety of settings.

Leadership Institutes are essentially free of charge; we cover the cost of accommodations as well as most meals and travel expenses.

During the events, participants receive thorough training on facilitating PopEd lessons and the PopEd workshop format. It’s also a wonderful opportunity to meet others who are committed to Population Education.

Regional Fall Institute 2025: Orlando, FL

The 2025 Regional Leadership Institute will be held in-person in the greater-Orlando area on Friday, November 7 – Sunday, November 9, 2025. The training and guest rooms will be at the Alfond Inn in Winter Park, FL. Learn more about the Orlando Leadership Institute here.

Apply for the train-the-trainer Institute in Orlando now! Deadline to apply is June 9, 2025. Fillable PDF application | Word doc application

National Summer Institute 2025: Los Angeles, CA

The 2025 National Leadership Institute will be held in-person in Los Angeles, CA on Friday, July 18 – Sunday, July 20, 2025.

The application for the LA Institute is now closed.

“Thank you for your recent workshop. It was one of the best organized, enjoyable and relevant workshops I have attended.”
— Howard Aprill, Naturalist, Milwaukee, WI

“Thank YOU for organizing a really amazing weekend. I’ve already been in touch with several of my “classmates” regarding ideas we all wanted to follow up on.”
— Dr. Sarah Fry, Boise State University

“This is a first class organization run by wonderfully committed people. I hope to remain associated with your group for a long time.”
— Jerry Zinner, Adjunct Professor of Education, University of North Carolina, Wilmington