Class of 2026 applications will open in January.

About the Leadership DeKalb Program

Each spring, Leadership DeKalb accepts nominations and applications for candidates to participate in our 10-month leadership development program.

Throughout the program year, members of the class view DeKalb County from many angles, learn about the issues facing the region, and discover the impact they can have as well-informed leaders.

TUITION INFORMATION

  • The tuition for the Class of 2025 is $3,500.  The full tuition is due upon acceptance.  We accept checks or credit card payments (a convenience fee applied).  
  • All checks should be made payable to: 
Leadership DeKalb, Inc.
315 W Ponce de Leon Ave, Ste 550

Decatur, GA 30030

  • Tuition payment plans are also available.  Information about the payment plans will be provided upon acceptance into the program.
  • A limited number of full and partial scholarships are available.  Please indicate on your application if you are interested in a scholarship and additional information will be provided upon acceptance into the program.   
  • If a candidate drops out of the Class following Orientation, all funds received are forfeited.


IMPORTANT DATES

 Applications Due April 15, 2024 
 Class of 2025 Notified June 2024 
 Tuition Payment Due June 28, 2024 

CLASS OF 2025 PROGRAM SCHEDULE

Class sessions are held on Thursdays from approximately 8:00 a.m. to 6 p.m. Opening and Closing Retreats will be overnight from Thursday to Friday.  Click here to download the schedule.

Orientation August 8, 2024
Opening Retreat*August 22-23, 2024
Program Day #1September 19, 2024
Program Day #2 October 24, 2024
Program Day #3 November 14, 2024
Program Break December 2024
Program Day #4 January 23, 2025
Program Day #5 February 27, 2025
Program Day #6 March 20, 2025
Program Day #7 April 17, 2025
Program Day #8 May 15, 2025
Closing Retreat* June 5-6, 2025

*Mandatory attendance.

Please note: The program schedule is subject to change with notice to class participants.  

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