I have been a part of this initiative as an instructor for the first two iterations and can not recommend it highly enough! Check it out if you live in one of the states involved.
ILEAD USA Applications Available-“National Day of Application” November 1 The State Library continues its preparations to host ILEAD USA (Innovative Librarians Explore, Apply and Discover): The 21st Century Technology and Leadership Skills Institute for the States. This continuing education initiative will be held at the University of Illinois Springfield on March 25-28, June 17-20 and October 21-24, 2013. Our partner states in ILEAD USA are Colorado, Iowa, Ohio and Utah.
We are accepting applications until December 14th for mentors, instructors, and participants for ILEAD USA. ILEAD USA is a competitive, application-only program. Please consider applying for one of the three components at http://www.webjunction.org/partners/illinois/il-programs/ileadusa.html. Applications are currently being accepted for Illinois, Ohio and Utah, and will be available shortly for Colorado and Iowa.
A “National Day of Application” will be held November 1 featuring a live Webinar from 10 a.m. to 12 noon CST. During the Webinar ILEAD USA project directors will answer any questions about how to complete the ILEAD USA application.
Registration is encouraged but not required to take part in the “National Day of Application” Webinar. Register at http://www.librarylearning.info/events/?eventID=14432. The live Webinar will take place at http://isl.adobeconnect.com/r15io28cfo0/. Log in as a guest with your name and state. No password is needed. If you wish to test the system prior to November 1, please contact Debra Aggertt at daggertt@ilsos.net or 217-558-1945.
If you do not have an audio connection via your computer for November 1, you may participate via conference call. Please call this conference call number: 888-494-4032, Access Code: 3886075450.
ILEAD USA is made possible by a Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program grant awarded to the State Library by the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS).
Contact Gwen Harrison at gharrison@ilsos.net (217-785-7334) or Debra Aggertt at daggertt@ilsos.net (217-558-1945) if you have questions.