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 Summer Institute: Philadelphia, PA
The 2026 National Leadership Institute will be held in-person in Radnor, PA on Friday, July 24 – Sunday, July 26, 2026 at the Inn at Villanova University. Learn more about the Pennsylvania Leadership Institute here.
Apply for the summer train-the-trainer Institute in Pennsylvania now! Deadline to apply is March 6, 2026. Fillable PDF application – PA
2026 Fall Institute: St. Paul, MN
The 2026 Fall Leadership Institute will be held in-person in St. Paul, MN on Friday, September 25 – Sunday, September 27, 2026 at the historic Saint Paul Hotel. Learn more about the Minnesota Leadership Institute here.
Apply for the train-the-trainer Institute in Minnesota now! Deadline to apply is May 8, 2026. Fillable PDF application – MN
“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
