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2026 Cohort Schedule
2026 Cohort Schedule
Leader Cohort 1
Leader Cohort 1
April 3 - May 29, 2026
StoryShare
StoryShare
June 15 - July 13, 2026
Leader Cohort 2
Leader Cohort 2
Sept. 11 - Nov. 6, 2026
Our Mission
Our Mission
At ALP-NC, our mission is to empower individuals from diverse backgrounds to become effective leader advocates. We believe that by sharing our stories, working together, and learning from each other, we can create a more just and inclusive world. Our program connects people from across the state who are committed to disability advocacy and justice.
Program Definitions
Program Definitions
ALP Leader: The individual participants taking part in the ALP-NC Program.
Program: The overall training experience that leaders will go through, including online Sessions and Learning Team Meetings.
Session: A virtual meeting with all participants to learn and discuss content. The Program is made up of four (4) Sessions.
Learning Teams: Small groups that will meet three times between sessions A, B, C, and D. Each group will have one (1) Facilitator.
Cohort: A group of people who come together to learn, share ideas, and support each other's efforts to enhance their understanding, collaboration, and effectiveness.
Facilitator: Someone who helps the group get things done. They help with learning, discussion, and getting results without taking over the group.
If you feel like this opportunity is a good fit for you, please click on the application button below. ALP-NC is an unpaid opportunity. You may email any questions to info@alp-nc.org.
Applications are closed.
Everyone who applies will get an email response about Cohort 1 selections by Monday, March 9, 2026.
2026 Cohort 1 Schedule
April 3: Leader Orientation - 12 pm - 1 pm
April 10: Session A - 9:30 am - 1:30 pm
April 17: Learning Team Meeting 1 - 12 pm - 1 pm
April 24: Session B - 9:30 am - 1:30 pm
May 1: Learning Team Meeting 2 - 12 pm - 1 pm
May 8: Session C - 9:30 am - 1:30 pm
May 15: Learning Team Meeting 3 - 12 pm - 1 pm
May 22: Session D - 9:30 am - 1:30 pm
May 29: StoryShare and Graduation - 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
Details
The 2026 ALP-NC Leader Cohort 1 lasts 9 weeks, meeting every Friday from April 3 - May 29.
Each Session will meet from 9:30 am to 1:30 pm (one 30-minute break and two 10-minute breaks)
Each Learning Team Meeting will meet from 12pm to 1pm. These meetings will occur weekly via Zoom.
Once Leaders are selected, calendar invites and Zoom links will be sent.
ALP-NC 2026 Q&A Session: February 24, 2026 - recording linked below.
Attendance and active participation are important components of this program. ALP-NC graduates highlight the impact of discussion and activities in their feedback to us.
If you know now that you cannot attend all of this cohort's Sessions and Learning Team Meetings, please wait and apply for a future cohort.
ALP RECORDING 2026 Q&A Session.mp4Page updated
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