In the growth and trajectory of an emerging leader in your school, the Emerging Leaders Cohort offers an excellent first step. A more intensive next step in their leadership development is the Emerging Leaders Development Institute (ELDI).

In collaboration with our national and international sister organizations (Society of Christian Schools in British Columbia, Prairie Centre for Christian Education, and Christian Schools International), Edvance offers this annual program to support the development of leaders within our Christian school networks for future head of school roles. ELDI launches each year in late June/early July with an in-person, three-day retreat held in Canada or the United States. This leadership intensive is designed to foster relationships and build a strong learning culture within a group of approximately 25 emerging leaders in Christian schools. Read on for details about the 2025-26 ELDI cohort. 

Programming

 Part 1: Setting the Foundation

July 8-11, 2025 in-person at Redeemer University, Hamilton ON 

Part 2: Diving Deeper into the Key Roles of School Leaders 

Meet five times (virtually) throughout the school year 

Part 3: Glimpses into the Work and Life of Leaders 

Participants will meet one-on-one or in small groups with two current school leaders 

Part 4: Celebration 

A virtual half day to wrap up the experiences - date TBA 

2025-26 ELDI Cohort

 

ELDI 2025 Launch Dates: July 8 - 11, 2025 

Location: Redeemer University, Hamilton, Ontario 

 

ELDI Topics

  • A Biblical Vision of Leadership 
  • Developing a Personal Mission Statement 
  • Resource Development
  • Administrators as Spiritual Leaders 
  • Who Are We Serving: Missional vs. Covenantal
  • Board-Administrator Relationships

 

 

How to Apply

Applications and nominations for ELDI will open in February 2025, and will close in April 2025. If you have questions about ELDI, please contact Edvance's Director of Leadership, Tim Bentum, at tim.bentum@edvance.ca.

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“ELDI gave me the confidence I needed to say yes to the calling and opening doors that I was already experiencing. It provided both personal and professional confidence that are helping me to walk in obedience to lead.” - Participant