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Tentative Schedule & Curriculum

Disclaimer: All dates and curriculum content are subject to adjustments as needed.
Every effort will be made to adhere to this proposed curriculum.
Required changes will be communicated with participants in a timely manner.

The Pattern for the PLEAF Schedule and Curriculum:

  • These dates are subject to change based on finalizing program details. Every effort will be made to maintain this schedule.
  • The curriculum schedule of PLEAF is similar to an academic year.
  • Cohort learning occurs primarily during the traditional school year (September–May). Independent study and learning occur during the summer months (June–Early August).
  • The most common days pattern for 2 Night/2 ½ Day Institutes are the third week of the month on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.
  • The most common day pattern for 1 Day Drive-in Seminars is the third week of the month on Wednesday.
  • There are anomalies to the pattern during the two years.
  • Year One: 2024

    January 31 - WED  -  Orientation   PLEAF Celebration
    Midlands of SC (1 day - Weekday)

    February 21 - WED - DISC Discovery Day
    Midlands of SC (1 Day - Weekday)

    March 27 -   WED  - Equipping Seminar 1
    Midlands of SC (1 Day - Weekday)

    April 16-18 - TU-TH - Institute 2
    Clemson, SC (2 Nights/2 Days - Weekdays)

    May 29 - WED - Equipping Seminar 2
    Midlands of SC (1 Day - Weekday)

    Summer Break
    Independent Study and a Voluntary Social Gathering at a central location of the state.

    September 17-19 - TU-TH - Institute 3
    (2 Nights/2 Days - Weekdays)

    Autumn Clemson Experience
    Date TBD
    CAFLS Tailgate- Recruiting Table and Social/learning Experience. Clemson Football Game. Spouse/Guest Invited.

    October 16 - WED - Equipping Seminar 3
    Midlands of SC (1 Day - Weekday)

    December 4-6 - WED-FRI - Institute 4
    Myrtle Beach, SC at the SC Farm Bureau State Convention (2 Nights/2 Days - Weekdays)

  • Year Two: 2025

    January 15 - WED - Equipping Seminar 4
    Midlands of SC  (1 Day - Weekday)

    February 18-20 - TU-TH - Institute 5
    In state location (2 Nights/2 Days - Weekdays)

    March 26 - WED - Equipping Seminar 5
    Midlands of SC (1 Day - Weekday)

    April 15-17 - TU-TH - Institute 6
    Clemson, SC (2 Nights/2 Days - Weekdays)

    May 21 - WED - Equipping Seminar 6
    Midlands of SC (1 Day - Weekday)

    Summer Break
    Independent Study and a Voluntary Social Gathering at a central location of the state.

    September 16-18 - TU-TH - Institute 7
    (2 Nights/2 Days - Weekdays)

    Autumn Clemson Experience
    Date TBD
    CAFLS Tailgate- Recruiting Table and Social/learning Experience. Clemson Football Game. Spouse/Guest Invited.

    October 15 - WED - Equipping Seminar 7
    Midlands of SC (1 Day - Weekday)

    November 18-20 - TU-TH - Institute 8
    Forestry Association of South Carolina Conference; Location TBD (2 Nights/2 Days - Weekdays)

    Mid-January 2026 - Graduation and PLEAF Celebration
    Midlands of SC (1 Day - Weekday)

     

AMPLOS Growth Project Schedule

Year One, 2024

March: Drs. Milt Lowder and Drew Brannon in-person kick-off and Warm-Up Module

April: Warm-Up

June: Core Values

July: Initial Coaching Virtual Appointment

August: Winning Habits

September: Vision/Mission

October: Success

November: Goal Setting

December: Self-Talk


Year Two, 2025

January: Building Stress Tolerance & Grit/Mental Toughness

February: Roles/Relationships

March: Joy/Fun

April: Drs. Milt Lowder and Drew Brannon in person Wrap up and sustainable application of Module Principles. Resources Module

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