COE2026 National Learning Collaborative Now Accepting Applications for Cohort 7!

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Communities of Excellence 2026 Learning Collaborative Information Webinars

Communities of Excellence 2026 is Now Accepting Applications for Cohort 7 beginning October 2023.

The National Learning Collaborative is a three-phase experience designed for communities to align and strengthen their collaborative efforts while learning how to identify, prioritize, and take action on strategic advantages, challenges, and opportunities. Multi-sector groups learn in cohorts of several communities that have committed to participate in each phase facilitated over 12 months.

Included:

  • Pre-collaborative leadership team-building sessions
  • Annual kick-off conference
  • Monthly online sessions
  • Access to community development tools, resources, and proven promising practices
  • Monthly connections with a community excellence group mentor
  • Quarterly online skill-building sessions with guest speakers
  • Opportunity to engage in the Assessment and Recognition Program
  • Post-collaborative Alumni Group for continuous improvement

National Learning Collaborative Free Informational Webinars

Join the Communities of Excellence 2026 (COE2026) for two free informational webinars to learn more about their flagship program! You will learn the details of the program, how to get your community involved, and how to get started. There will be plenty of time for questions!

COE2026 is helping one community at a time, make progress in the complex work of improving their economic vitality, health, education, and quality of life in America.

New Tools and Training

COE2026 is developing new tools and training to enable communities at any level of readiness to benefit from using the criteria. Visit the COE2026 website to learn about their new Getting Started Readiness Assessment!

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The Future of America’s Communities Depends on a Continuous Investment in Leadership, Diverse Stakeholder Engagement, and Performance Excellence.