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What’s the time commitment for a cohort?

In general, you should anticipate spending 1-3 hours per week on your cohort. Curriculum typically includes weekly readings and discussion board posts, and may also have additional content to watch, listen to, or complete.Level-Up and Deep Dive cohorts will typically have biweekly live sessions for participants to attend.

What’s the difference between a Cohort Sprint, Level Up, and Deep Dive?

Cohort Sprints are short, six-week programs designed to give participants a chance to explore a new topic or skill, meet others interested in similar issues, and learn from and collaborate with one another. Level Up (3 month) and Deep Dive (6 month) cohorts are project-based and feature biweekly collaboration and training sessions.

How often do you have new cohorts?

ELGL runs cohorts on a quarterly basis, so there's always something new on the horizon! Here are 2021's key dates. Please note that the exact dates of each cohort will vary—please check the individual cohort descriptions. Additionally, there may be instances where we need to cap registration or, alternately, keep applications open past the stated...

Why join an ELGL learning cohort?

Cohort learning models provide benefits such as: Social and collaborative opportunities through virtual and in-person meetings with other professionals that have a love for local government! Long-term connection of cohorts through dedicated channels Cross-training and cross-sharing opportunities among cohorts Mentor identification and training for future cohorts Networking among regional and national cities and departments Creation...

How much does a Level Up or Deep Dive Cohort cost?

Level-Up (3-month) Cohorts cost $1500, and all participants receive an automatic scholarship of $750 from the cohort’s sponsor. Additional scholarships are available to ELGL members based on need. The cost for Deep Dives varies--details will be provided when these cohorts are announced. We offer a variety of membership options, including discounted rates for students. Discounted...

What am I committing to with a Level Up or Deep Dive Cohort?

Level-Up and Deep Dive cohorts feature biweekly collaboration and training sessions and create a policy or program strategy to support their work. Curriculum typically also includes readings and discussion board posts. You should anticipate spending 1-3 hours per week on your cohort. Level-Up and Deep Dive participants are asked to write a short article for...

How much does a Cohort Sprint cost?

Cohort Sprints are typically $25.00 for ELGL members and $75.00 for nonmembers, however these fees may vary slightly on a cohort-by-cohort basis. We offer a variety of membership options, including discounted rates for students. Fees for cohorts go directly to ELGL and support the administration and development of learning opportunities.

What am I committing to with a Cohort Sprint?

Each 6-week Sprint includes an optional virtual kickoff, at least one live training session, and an optional wrap-up celebration. Some Sprints may offer additional live training sessions. All virtual events will be recorded and available afterwards if you’re unable to attend live. Curriculum typically includes weekly readings and discussion board posts, and may also have...

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