For those who have completed Secrets of Leading

Led by Sacil Armstrong, Jennifer Denning, MSW, and Christine Gautreaux, MSW

ONLINE

January 28th - 31st, 2027

About the Teaching Practicum

The InterPlay Teaching Practicum is a core component of the InterPlay Leader Training Program. It is open to those who have enrolled in the Leader Training Program and attended a Secrets of Leading InterPlay event. Previously certified InterPlay leaders may also attend.

The Practicum is a multi-day workshop that includes practice teaching by participants with self-evaluation and feedback from leaders and other participants, information on best practices in designing and leading InterPlay events, and teaching resources, such as sample class outlines.

Before You Attend

After attending a Secrets of Leading and before attending a Teaching Practicum, participants complete 12 of the Self-Study Core Elements and record their completion on the InterPlay website Leaders Circle form. Access to the Leaders Circle is provided after the Secrets of Leading InterPlay.

For questions about this requirement, contact Christine Gautreaux, programs@interplay.org

Proposed Schedule

January 28th - 31st

(This may change with leader’s schedules)

Thursday

1:00 PM - 4:30 PM PT | 4:00 PM - 7:30 PM ET

Friday and Saturday

Morning session

9:00 AM - 11:30 AM PT | Noon - 2:30 PM ET

12:30 PM - 3:00 PM PT | 3:30 PM - 6:00 PM ET

Sunday

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM PT | Noon - 3:00 PM ET

Registration Steps

Step 1: Register or Set Up a Payment Plan

To register or set up a payment plan with your credit or debit card, simply click here to get started:

Step 2: Confirm Your Registration

Once you’ve completed step 1, please email Christine at programs@interplay.org to let her know you have registered.

Tuition & Payment

The Teaching Practicum is included in the $1,600 tuition for the Leader Training Program. A payment of $400 toward the total tuition is due before the Practicum and a payment plan for your balance must also be in place by then.

The tuition for repeating the Practicum or for previously certified leaders is $300.

Special Price for Previously Certified Leaders

We are running a special for previously Certified Leaders and you can register today for $200!

Continuing Education Credit

13 CE credits for various healthcare and allied healthcare professions are available for those practicing throughout the U.S. and for educators only practicing in Illinois. CE pre-registration is required before the start of your event.

Email Christine at LeaderTraining@interplay.org (not the office) to APPLY for CEUs.

There is a charge of $25 per program event. CEUs are offered through Continuing Education Institute of Illinois.

Financial Assistance

For financial assistance questions, email Lucia at office@interplay.org.

Cost

$400 payment due now as part of the $1,600 Leader Training Program tuition

Previously Certified Leaders Special Price: $200

Registration/Information

Christine at programs@interplay.org