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    The Texas Association of Counties (TAC) provides a wide variety of coordinated, professionally planned training events to address the daily challenges of county officials and staff.

    Education & Training | July 24, 2023

    Leadership 254 Application and TAC Scholarship

    "For years, I’ve listened to a daily diet of leadership-related podcasts, but almost all are designed for leaders in the for-profit sector, none for leading a governmental agency. This program powerfully addresses how and why to best lead a Texas governmental agency and its people."

    —Collin County District Attorney Greg Willis, Class of 2019-2020


    Applying

    Thank you for your interest in Leadership 254. Application submission for the 2023-2024 class is now closed.

    Applications for the next class will be accepted the summer of 2024 and the program will run 2025-2026.

    If you have questions or need additional information, please contact Haley Click.

    Review Process and Notification of Participants

    All applications will be reviewed blindly by the TAC Leadership Development Committee, which is made up of county officials, from across the state, representing each county official organization.

    The committee will choose at least two applicants from each county office. Applicants will be notified of their admission status before Nov. 29, 2024.

    Scholarship and Travel Expenses

    TAC will provide a scholarship to each participant selected to attend. The scholarship covers Leadership 254 course materials, assessments, food and lodging. Travel expenses are not included and are the responsibility of each participant.

    If you have questions or need additional information, please contact Haley Click.

    Leadership 254 Details

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    Application and TAC Scholarship

     Education and Training  TAC will provide a scholarship to each participant selected to attend. The scholarship covers Leadership 254 course materials, assessments, food and lodging.

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    Continuing Education Credit

     Education and Training  TAC submits applications for CE credit to each governing body. Upon approval, the number of hours will be posted.

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    Agenda, Dates and Locations

     Education and Training  TAC will send a detailed agenda to participants prior to the start date of all modules. Lodging is included and TAC will manage the hotel reservations for each module.

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    Assignments and Expectations

     Education and Training  Leadership 254 challenges, stretches and, most importantly, transforms participants into leaders who can positively affect their counties and Texas.

    Outreach Tools

    Testimonials and Past Participants

     Education and Training  Read actual testimonials from past graduates of Leadership 254 and what they got out of the program.

    Publications

    2023-2024 Class Roster (PDF)

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    View an up-to-date roster for the current 2023-2024 Leadership 254 class participants. PDF download.

    Haley Click Director of Education & Member Services
    Deanna Auert Manager of TAC Programs & Education
    Megan West TAC Programs & Education Coordinator
    (800) 456-5974