• Equity-Centered Leadership: The Poverty-to-Power Leadership Framework™ for Systemic Change — Application Form

  • Build the Leadership Capacity to Transform Systems, Expand Opportunity, and Improve Outcomes


    The premier MSDE-approved executive leadership program for educators, nonprofit leaders, workforce professionals, and community change agents committed to creating measurable and generational impact.
    75-Hour Executive Leadership Experience
    Earn Up to 5 MSDE CPD Units
    Hybrid Executive Cohort
    Start Week: June 22, 2026
    Enrollment Closes: June 30, 2026

  • PROGRAM SNAPSHOT 



    Program at a Glance                                 

    Program Detail                                 Information

    Program: Equity-Centered Leadership: The Poverty-to-Power Leadership Framework™ for Systemic Change

    CPD Course Number: #26-68-19

    Format: Hybrid, In-Person, Online

    Duration:    10 Weeks

    Professional Learning Hours: 75

    CPD Units: Up to 5

    Tuition: $1,295

    Start Week: June 22, 2026

    Enrollment Deadline: June 30, 2026

    Certificate: Certificate of Completion

    Delivery: Executive Cohort Model

  • Ready to transform leadership and expand opportunity?

  • MOVEMENT STATEMENT

    Poverty Begins Where Access Is Denied.
    Poverty Ends Where Leadership Access Is Restored.
    The Poverty-to-Power Leadership Framework™ was built around a simple belief:
    When people gain access to opportunity, resources, pathways, influence, and leadership, outcomes change.
    When outcomes change, communities transform.
    When communities transform, generations change.
    This is more than professional development.
    This is a leadership movement.

  • Why This Matters



    Every system produces exactly what it was designed to produce.

    When access is limited, opportunity narrows.

    When opportunity narrows, outcomes decline.

    When outcomes decline, communities pay the price.

    Across education, workforce development, nonprofits, and community systems, leaders continue to face challenges related to:

    • Opportunity Gaps

    • Educational Inequities

    • Postsecondary Readiness

    • Disability Inclusion

    • Workforce Development

    • Student Engagement

    • Family Partnerships

    • Community Trust

    These are not isolated challenges.

    They are leadership challenges.

    And leadership challenges require leadership solutions.

  • Why Most Leaders Struggle

    Most leaders care deeply.

    Most leaders work tirelessly.

    Most leaders want better outcomes.

    Yet many have never been given a practical framework for addressing systemic barriers and sustaining change.

    The problem is not effort.

    The problem is the absence of leadership architecture.

  • Imagine What's Possible

    Imagine leading with confidence instead of uncertainty.

    Imagine creating systems that sustain results.

    Imagine building stronger pathways to opportunity.

    Imagine becoming the leader your students, staff, families, organization, and community need most.

  • After This Program, You Will Be Able To...

    ✓ Lead equity-centered initiatives 
    ✓ Build workforce pathways
    ✓ Strengthen disability-responsive practices
    ✓ Improve transition readiness
    ✓ Use data to address systemic barriers
    ✓ Influence systems change
    ✓ Create measurable outcomes
    ✓ Lead sustainable transformation

  • Why Leaders Trust This Program

    MSDE Approved
    CPD Course #26-68-19
    Approved Through December 31, 2031
    Earn Up to 5 MSDE CPD Units

    Program Highlights

    1. 75 Hours of Professional Learning
    2.  Executive Leadership Modules
    3. Hybrid Learning Experience
    4. Leadership Coaching
    5. Executive Cohort Model
    6. Capstone-Based Learning
    7. Certificate of Completion

  • TESTIMONIALS

    What Participants Are Saying
    “This program transformed how I lead my school community with equity at the center. Practical. Powerful. Life-changing.”
    — Dr. Latoya Williams
    Educational Leader


  • The Poverty-to-Power Leadership Framework™

    Leadership Access as the Architecture of Generational Change™

    The framework is built around five transformational leadership domains:

    1. Identity & Mindset Leadership
    2. Educational & Skill Leadership
    3. Economic & Financial Leadership
    4. Resilience & Discipline Leadership
    5. Civic & Community Leadership

  • MEET THE ARCHITECT


    Dr. Tekemia Dorsey
    Founder & CEO, DTD Enterprises, LLC
    Founder, DTD Leadership Institute
    Executive Educator | Author | Speaker | Leadership Strategist
    Creator of the Poverty-to-Power Leadership Framework™
    Dr. Dorsey's work focuses on leadership access, systems transformation, disability inclusion, transition services, workforce readiness, community engagement, and creating pathways that move individuals and communities from poverty to power.

  • You're Not Learning Alone
    Leadership transformation happens in community.
    Participants join a cohort of educators, administrators, nonprofit executives, workforce professionals, and community leaders committed to creating meaningful change.
    The relationships, collaboration, peer learning, and networking opportunities often become as valuable as the curriculum itself.

  • What You'll Experience
    10-Week Executive Leadership Cohort
    75 Hours of Professional Learning
    Executive Instruction
    Leadership Coaching
    Collaborative Learning Community
    Equity Audits
    Case Studies
    Policy Simulations
    Community Partnership Planning
    Transition Services Planning
    Capstone Development
    Hybrid Learning Model

  • Capstone Leadership Project
    Unlike most leadership programs, participants leave with more than a certificate.
    Each participant develops an Equity Leadership Capstone Project designed to address a real challenge within their school, organization, district, or community.
    Sample Capstone Projects
    • Increasing transition readiness for students with disabilities
    • Strengthening family engagement systems
    • Reducing opportunity gaps through data-informed interventions
    • Expanding workforce readiness pathways
    • Improving access to inclusive instruction
    • Building stronger community partnerships
    Participants graduate with a practical initiative ready for implementation.

  • RETURN ON INVESTMENT
    Participants leave with:
    Completed Capstone
    Leadership Portfolio
    Implementation Plan
    Executive Credentials
    Up to 5 MSDE CPD Units
    Scalable Leadership Framework
    Confidence Leading Change

  • ORGANIZATIONAL ENROLLMENT

    Bring This Program to Your Organization
    Organizations may enroll teams of educators, administrators, nonprofit professionals, workforce development leaders, or community change agents.
    Custom cohorts and organizational partnerships are available.
    Contact us to discuss team enrollment opportunities.

  • SECTION 18: THIS PROGRAM IS NOT FOR EVERYONE
    This program is not designed for leaders seeking quick fixes or passive professional development.
    It is designed for leaders committed to implementation, reflection, collaboration, and systems transformation.
    If you're ready to lead meaningful change, welcome.

  • SECTION 19: IMAGINE THE IMPACT FIVE YEARS FROM NOW
    Imagine students with greater access.
    Imagine stronger workforce pathways.
    Imagine more inclusive systems.
    Imagine families who feel seen and valued.
    Imagine communities strengthened by leaders who know how to create sustainable change.
    The future is built by leaders willing to act now.

  • FINAL ENROLLMENT CTA
    Leadership Is Not About Position.
    It's About Possibility.
    Enrollment Closes June 30, 2026
    Start Week: June 22, 2026
    Tuition: $1,295
    Earn Up to 5 MSDE CPD Units
    CPD Course #26-68-19
    APPLY NOW
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    info@dtdenterprises.com

  • Leadership Is Not About Position.
    It's About Possibility.
    The leaders who shape the future are not those who maintain systems.
    They are the leaders who transform them.
    This program was created for leaders committed to expanding access, strengthening opportunity, and creating lasting impact for future generations.

  • 📌 REFUND POLICY

    1. All investments for the Equity Centered-Leadership Program are non-refundable.
    2. Due to the specialized and customized nature of curriculum development and training services, all payments are final.
    3. Applicants are strongly encouraged to review all FAQs, program details, licensure requirements, and application expectations prior to enrolling.
    4. Payment arrangements may be available and can be discussed further upon acceptance into the program.

  • 📝 SECTION 16 — APPLICATION FORM QUESTIONS

  • Personal Information

  • Format: (000) 000-0000.
  • Years of Experience in Education / Leadership / Community Work*

  • Program Selection

  • Which program format are you applying for?*
  • Are you applying as:*
  • Are you a part of a 501 C-3 Non-Profit organization?:*
  • Are you a part of a K-12 education organization?:*

  • Professional &Leadership Background

  • What population(s) do you primarily serve in your role?*
  • Have you previously engaged in equity-focused or poverty-informed professional development?*

  • Statement of Interest

  • Attendance, Commitment & Readiness

  • This is a 10-week hybrid program with mandatory attendance for live sessions (with only one excused absence permitted). Can you commit to attending all required sessions?*
  • Are you prepared to complete weekly assignments, reflections, and a final capstone project?*
  • Do you have reliable access to the internet and a device capable of participating in virtual sessions?*
  • This program may require occasional in-person or on-site activities (or virtual alternative). Are you able to participate?*

  • Licensure & PD Requirements

  • Are you seeking CEUs or documentation for:*

  • Capstone Readiness

  • Additional Information

  • How did you hear about this program?*
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