SCHEDULE & CURRICULUM
Participants are expected to attend eleven training sessions throughout the year, with four in-person meetings scheduled in conjunction with 2025 Leadership EDGE Conference and the 2026 Winter, Spring, and Fall C.A.R. Business Meetings. Training sessions range in length from 2 to 4 hours for virtual sessions, and 8 hours for in-person sessions with a meal break.
Attendance at all sessions is mandatory, with an excused absence permitted under exceptional circumstances. A make-up session may be provided for the excused absence. Punctuality is required at each session.
In addition to the training sessions, nine 1-hour group coaching calls are held throughout the program. Participants are expected to attend at least five of these coaching calls. ​
SCHEDULE
October
Welcome Session (in-person at Leadership EDGE Conference – Huntington Beach, CA)
Oct 28-30, 2025
December
Goal Setting Session (virtual)
Dec 9, 2025
9:00am – 10:00am
January
Group Coaching
Jan 7
1:00pm – 2:00pm
Training Session (in-person, Monterey)
Jan 26
9:00am – 5:00pm
February
Training Session (virtual)
Feb 19
9:00am – 2:00pm
Group Coaching
Feb 25
1:00pm – 2:00pm
March
Training Session (virtual)
Mar 10
9:00am – 1:00pm
Group Coaching
Mar 25
1:00pm – 2:00pm
April
Group Coaching
Apr 8
1:00pm – 2:00pm
Training Session (in-person, Sacramento)
Apr 26: 1:00pm – 5:00pm
Apr 27: 9:00am – 12:00pm
May
Training Session (virtual)
May 12
9:00am – 11:00am
Group Coaching
May 27
1:00pm – 2:00pm
June
Training Session (virtual)
Jun 10
9:00am – 1:00pm
Group Coaching
Jun 24
1:00pm – 2:00pm
July
Training Session (virtual)
Jul 22
9:00am – 1:00pm
Group Coaching
Jul 29
1:00pm – 2:00pm
August
Group Coaching
Aug 26
1:00pm – 2:00pm
September
Training Session (virtual)
Sept 15
9:00am – 11:00am
Group Coaching
Sept 23
1:00pm – 2:00pm
October
Final Training Session, Graduation & Reception (in-person, Long Beach)
October 5
Training Session: 1:00pm – 5:00pm
Graduation Ceremony & Reception: 5:00pm – 7:00pm
CURRICULUM TOPICS
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Legacy Essentials
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Emotional Intelligence
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Effective Communication
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Navigating Difficult Conversations
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Building and Retaining Individuals & Teams
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Presentation and Public Speaking
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Public Policy & Advocacy
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Successful Negotiation
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Decision Making
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Change Management
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Innovation
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Community Engagement
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Behind the Curtain of C.A.R.
Questions? Contact Us!
If you have any questions or need further assistance, we are here to help! Please email us at leadershipacademy@car.org. We look forward to assisting you and thank you for your interest in the C.A.R. Leadership Academy.