Registration is Open for the 2026 Emerging Leaders Institute!

The Emerging Leaders Institute (ELI) is an interactive, web-based, six-week event for emerging leaders of youth and family service organizations. This experience focuses on the skills needed to support ongoing success. ELI offers online activities and learning sessions, small group discussions, peer networking, and individual coaching.

ELI is best for staff of youth and family service organizations who are new to their role or are preparing for a new role as:

  • Shift leader,
  • Manager,
  • Supervisor, or
  • Director.


Developing leadership skills can:

  • Build agency capacity,
  • Improve the quality of supervision,
  • Improve program and organization impact,
  • Reduce turnover, and
  • Support succession planning.


Dates of the Institute

Over the last few years, there has been an increased interest in ELI. The fall session is expected to sell out quickly, with no further sessions scheduled in 2026. 


Fall Session

September 2 – October 7, 2026 (weekly meetings held on Wednesday from 4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. EDT)


Cost to Participate

NSPN Members: $300 per registrant

Non-Members: $400 per registrant


The deadline to register is August 26, 2026. Space is limited to ensure maximum opportunities for involvement for all participants. The event is expected to sell out quickly, and registration will close once all seats are filled. Learn more at www.nspnetwork.org/level-up-leadership.


NSPN members can register in the NSPN support center for their member discount. All others can register at https://link.journeycare.app/widget/form/piTehKdfs5wFKSeSsYl5

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