Who Should Attend:  PLT is aimed at staff and volunteer leaders of private, nonprofit preservation organizations, staff of state and local government agencies, members or staff of commissions, and others who are in a position to influence preservation activities in their communities. The faculty is drawn from national, state, and local experts in preservation and organizational development, giving participants a balanced national perspective and a network of regional and local resources for the future. Faculty members are available following their presentations to meet informally with participants and discuss individual concerns. Attendance at the PLT/A is offered only to those individuals who have completed the seven-day Preservation Leadership Training. However, those with significant experience in the field may also be considered. No more than 42 participants will be accepted to participate.

How Much is Preservation Leadership Training? The tuition for the program is $750, which includes a one-year membership in National Trust Forum. Applicants who individually or through their sponsoring organization are members of National Trust Forum are eligible for a discounted tuition of $500. An additional meal assessment fee is charged for group catering. Participants are responsible for lodging costs, most meals and transportation to and from the PLT site.

Scholarships: Applicants that can demonstrate the need for financial assistance can apply for one of two scholarships: Cultural Diversity Scholarships and the Alumni Scholarship Fund. Scholarships will be applied to meal fees only. Applicants must demonstrate why the assistance is needed, why the National Trust is the only source of assistance available to them, and how their participation will contribute to historic preservation efforts in their community. Please include this explanation in your cover letter.

Location:  Alexandria, VA
Dates: June 11-18, 2011