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.
2026 Leadership Institutes
The Leadership Institutes in 2026 will be held:
- July 24-26, 2026 in Villanova, PA
- September 25-27, 2026 in St. Paul, MN
Applications will open in early 2026. To receive notice when applications open, please complete this Leadership Institute Interest Form.
2025 Leadership Institutes
The 2025 Leadership Institutes have passed. Thank you to all who attended!
“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
