Ginette Reitz, Class IX
Violinist and Educator
"Leadership SLO showed me how valuable collaboration can be and enhanced my skills to identify and develop qualities in my students that will help them become responsible, productive adults."
The Application Process
Applying to Leadership SLO is a rigorous 2-step process that requires time, deliberation, and, if you are employed, your employer’s agreement.
1. The Application (click icons to download)
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- A completed Confidential Application
- A brief and thoughtful response to a few general questions
- Two (2) letters of recommendation
- A completed Application Agreement that includes your employer’s signature
- A completed Tuition Agreement
- A completed Tuition Worksheet
2. The Interview
Following acceptance of your complete application package, you will be notified of a time for your group interview with six fellow applicants in front of a panel of six interviewers.
Following acceptance of your complete application package, you will be notified of a time for your group interview with six fellow applicants in front of a panel of six interviewers.
PLEASE RETURN YOUR COMPLETE APPLICATION TO:
Sandi Sigurdson
Leadership SLO
Leadership SLO
1039 Chorro St
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
OR
You may drop your application package off at the
San Luis Obispo Chamber of Commerce Visitor Center
at the corner of Chorro St. and Higuera St., downtown SLO
OR
Dates & Deadlines
Timeline for 2012 Class XXI
October 3- Deadline for Applications
Mid-October- Group Interviews Scheduled
Mid-October- Notification for Class XXI
Mid-October- Group Interviews Scheduled
Mid-October- Notification for Class XXI
December 1- Tuition Due
Retreat 2012 Dates
January 5- 3 P.M. Arrival at Wonder Valley
January 6- Retreat continues
January 7- Noon departure Wonder Valley
January 6- Retreat continues
January 7- Noon departure Wonder Valley
Day Sessions
#1 February 10
#2 March 9
#3 April 13
#4 May 11
#5 June 8
#6 July 13
#7 August 10
#8 September 14
#9 October 12
Each day session is a full day commitment: 7:30 a.m.– 5:00 p.m.
#1 February 10
#2 March 9
#3 April 13
#4 May 11
#5 June 8
#6 July 13
#7 August 10
#8 September 14
#9 October 12
Each day session is a full day commitment: 7:30 a.m.– 5:00 p.m.











