Julia Vickery, Program Director at the Abell-Hanger Foundation, recently completed NYLC’s Certificate in Instructional Leadership and gained critical tools to enhance her service-learning practice. “I don’t think there is a more robust well of information,” Julia shared. “It helped me clarify our goals and better articulate the ‘why’ behind our work with young people.” The CIIL is a rigorous, high-impact certification for experienced educators, nonprofit professionals, and youth-serving practitioners ready to elevate their leadership. Participants gain skills in: ✔️ Curriculum development & instructional design ✔️ Service-learning pedagogy and assessment ✔️ Building staff capacity and leading systemic change 🔁 Choose your learning style: 🧑‍💻 Asynchronous track – Learn at your own pace through Google Classroom, with optional monthly Community of Practice calls. 🗓️ Synchronous track – Join weekly live virtual sessions led by expert facilitators for real-time collaboration and support. (Summer 2025 intensive dates: July 14 & July 21) Julia’s story shows that no matter your role or schedule, the CIIL can help you lead service-learning with purpose and precision. 👉 Read Julia's story here: https://nylc.org/certificate-in-instructional-leadership-empowers-philanthropy-programs/ 👉 Learn more or enroll here: https://nylc.org/certificate-programs/ #CertificateProgram #Certificate #InstructionalLeadership #Leadership #Education #K12Education #ServiceLearning (fb)

🌿 What does climate action look like? It looks like young people stepping up, speaking out, and creating change in their communities (and around the globe!) 🙌 In our newest episode, we’re joined by youth climate leaders Pooja Tilvawala and Jacob Weissman, who are using innovative tools like storytelling, creative media, and emerging technology to mobilize communities around sustainability. Whether you're an educator, parent, advocate, or fellow changemaker, their stories offer hope—and practical pathways—toward a more sustainable future. 🌎💡 Youth Climate Collaborative, Young Planet Leaders 🎧 Listen now on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts! Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hope-in-action-young-leaders-building-a-sustainable-world/id1633133420?i=1000710286708 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5qCchNMiJfKKc7IjnizoyR?si=PSGligThTKG7A_RLcCAV4Q #Sustainability #Podcast #ClimateAction #YouthLeadership #YouthVoice (fb)