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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.
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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 ($6,000) themselves, as opposed to their district/school paying for a portion or all of the fees.
Program: The UK Next Gen ChangeMakers program.
Program Year: The program year runs from Summer to Summer.
Available Discounts:
Self-Pay Participants may be eligible for the following discounts:
- Scholars School teachers: $500 discount
- NxGLA Team Member (current or immediate past year cohort): $500 discount
- UK Graduate after 2020: $500 discount
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 $1,000 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 $3,000) 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.
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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