| August 20, 2026 | Orientation Breakfast 7:15 – 8:30 a.m. | |
| September 18-19, 2026 | Opening Retreat Friday – Saturday noon. Includes overnight stay at Honey Creek Resort | |
| October 15, 2026 | Human, Community, & Health Services Presentations from human, community, & health services organizations Poverty Experience | |
| November 12, 2026 | Education Discussion with area educators, board members, etc. | |
| December 10, 2026 | Criminal and Civil Justice Systems & Public Safety Perspectives from a judge, prosecutor, police chief, fire chief and tours of law enforcement center and fire station | |
| January 21, 2027 | Media, Public Relations, & Communications Interacting with the media and public relations training | |
| February 18, 2027 | Civility, Diversity, & Inclusion Discussions around building community by leading with civility, diversity, & inclusion | |
| March 25, 2027 | State Government Trip to the statehouse and meet with local representatives and state leaders | |
| April 15, 2027 | County & Municipal Government Planning & Development | |
| May 13, 2027 | Business, Industry and Agriculture Panel discussion: Chamber, Economic Development, Main Street. Tours of area agriculture, manufacturing, and business facilities | |
| June 3, 2027 | Closing Session & Graduation Day Session 8:30 – 3:00 p.m. Graduation Banquet: (5:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.) Team Project Presentations |
*Classes begin at 8:30 a.m. and conclude at 5:00 p.m. unless otherwise noted. Networking social immediately following sessions – attendance is expected for at least 20 minutes. Lunch is provided & participants are expected to stay during lunch. **O.L.A. has the right to change curriculum topics and/or detail. This is to provide a general road map for the upcoming year.
