Vibrant Learning Rank Change Option ChangeMakers Cohort 6 Applications are Now Open!

175 Educators

Achieved Rank Change with ChangeMakers since 2021

1 Year to Completion

ChangeMakers continuing education option runs June to June

EPSB Rank Change

Successful completers work with the UK College of Education to apply for EPSB rank change

Program Overview

The University of Kentucky Center for Next Generation Leadership is pleased to announce our next steps towards enhancing deeper, more personalized learning across the state.

We are seeking teacher leaders as participants in our new Continuing Education Option (CEO) rank change pathway that combines the best of job-embedded, high-quality professional learning with the expertise of research-based Next Generation practices.

Applications for Cohort 6 are Open!

In just one year, you can achieve rank change with a personalized support system for just $6,000.

Applications for Cohort 5 (06/26 to 06/27) are now OPEN!

APPLY TODAY!

If you have any questions, email Lora Shields at lora.shields@uky.edu.

Or sign up for our Cohort 6 Mailing List below to be notified of recruitment efforts for the 2026-27 school year.

Information Sessions will be held:

Feb. 19 at 5:00 eastern - Registration Link

March 2 at 5:30 eastern - Registration Link

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Participant Status & Financial Agreements

The sections below outline the policies and procedures regarding payment deadlines, withdrawing from the program, refunds, extensions of learning and re-enrollment.

Definitions for Financial Agreements:

Self Pay Participant: Participant who is paying the full program fee ($6000) themselves as opposed to their district/school paying for a portion or all the fees.

Program: The UK Next Gen ChangeMakers program

Program Year: The program year runs from Summer to Summer.

Overview of Payment Deadlines & Procedures for Self Pay Participants

The Participant may pay in intervals throughout the program. However, Participant must meet the following deadlines:

A non-refundable $1000 deposit must be paid by August 1.
$3,000 (50% of fees, including deposit) must be paid by December 31.
The remaining fees/total program payment (remaining $3000) is due by May 1. Participant fee must be fully paid in order to defend and be eligible for rank change.
A Participant not adhering to this payment schedule will risk losing access to program materials at the discretion of the Director.

Participant Agreements and Financial Responsibilities

3 Year Review Report

By sharing detailed program outcomes and continuous improvement efforts, we aim to transparently communicate the ChangeMakers impact, celebrate successes, and identify future opportunities to enhance Kentucky classrooms.

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