APRIL 14, 2023 - FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Kevin Christian, APR, CPRC, Director of Public Relations

352.671.7555 w ◊ 352.840.3265 c

Public.Relations@Marion.k12.fl.us

CLASS II APPLICATIONS NOW ACCEPTED FOR

LeadershipMCPS EXPERIENCE

MARION COUNTY – Marion County Public Schools is accepting applications for Class II of the LeadershipMCPS program.

LeadershipMCPS is a district program of eight monthly sessions providing opportunities for community members to learn what it takes to educate over 44,000 students each school day while better understanding the support operations happening behind the scenes of Marion County classrooms.

Sessions will be held at different school facilities each month starting in August covering a wide variety of topics including the concepts of how we teach and how students learn, School Choice, creating and supporting a safe and positive learning and working environment, Exceptional Student Education, transporting and feeding tens of thousands of students daily, and how business partners and volunteers help meet critical needs throughout the district.

To apply, complete the application available at www.marionschools.net/Page/93329 by June 12. MCPS employees are not eligible for Leadership MCPS.

Confirmation of acceptance into Class II will be made in late June with the first session set for Aug. 25. A one-time enrollment fee of $300 is required for those accepted and covers expenses including breakfast and lunch during session dates.

For more information, contact Executive Director of Communications and Community Engagement Lauren Debick at 352.671.7759 or Lauren.Debick@marion.k12.fl.us.

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