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.
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Year One: 2026
February 25 - WED - Orientation
Midlands of SC (1 day - Weekday)March 10 - TUE - PLEAF Celebration
Midlands of SC (1 Day - Weekday)March 18-19 - WED – TH - DISC Discovery Day - Institute 1
Midlands of SC (2 Nights/2 Days - Weekdays)April 14-16 - TU-TH - Institute 2
Clemson, SC (2 Nights/2 Days - Weekdays)May 19 - TUE - Equipping Seminar 1
Midlands of SC (1 Day - Weekday)Summer Break
Independent Study and a Voluntary Social Gathering at a central location of the state.September 15-17 - TU-TH - Institute 3
(2 Nights/2 Days - Weekdays)Autumn Clemson Experience
Date TBDCAFLS Tailgate- Recruiting Table and Social/learning Experience. Clemson Football Game. Spouse/Guest Invited.
November 18 - WED - Equipping Seminar 2
Midlands of SC (1 Day - Weekday)December 2-4 - WED-FRI - Institute 4
Myrtle Beach, SC at the SC Farm Bureau State Convention (2 Nights/2 Days - Weekdays) -
Year Two: 2027
January 20 - WED - Equipping Seminar 4
Midlands of SC (1 Day - Weekday)February 15-17 - MON-WED - Institute 5
Midlands of (2 Nights/2 Days - Weekdays)March 16-18 - TU-TH - Field Trip Institute
Across the State of SC (2 Day - Weekday)April 13-15 - TU-TH - Institute 6
Clemson, SC (2 Nights/2 Days - Weekdays)May 19 - WED - Equipping Seminar 4
Midlands of SC (1 Day - Weekday)Summer Break
Independent Study and a Voluntary Social Gathering at a central location of the state.August - TBD -
VOLUNTARY NETWORKING LUNCH SOCIAL with the CAFLS Alumni Board and Afternoon Assessment Session
SC Farm Bureau Building - Columbia, SC (1 Day - Weekday)September 14-16: Tuesday-Thursday-
Natural Resources Grand Challenges Institute 7- Ridgeland/Garnet/Spring Island SC (2 Night/2 Day - Weekdays)October 14-16: Tuesday-Thursday-
Communications and A Spotlight on the Pee Dee - Florence, SC (2 Night/2 Day - Weekdays)November - Date & Location TBD -
Forestry Association of South Carolina Annual MeetingDecember - Final Coaching Appointments & Reflective Sessions -
As Scheduled via Zoom and AppointmentWednesday, January 12th - 2028 - Graduation and PLEAF Celebration
Columbia, SC - Phillips Market Center (1 Evening - Weekday)
AMPLOS Growth Project Schedule
Year One, 2026
March: Warm-Up
April: Drs. Milt Lowder and Drew Brannon in-person kick-off and Core Values Module
May: Winning Habits
June: Vision/Mission
July: Initial Coaching Virtual Appointment
August: Success
September: Goal Setting
October: Self-Talk
November: Building Stress Tolerance
December: Grit/Mental Toughness
Year Two, 2027
January: Roles/Relationships
February: Joy/Fun
March: Reflection and Preparation for Closing AMPLOS Session in April
April: Drs. Milt Lowder and Drew Brannon in person Wrap up and sustainable application of Module Principles.
