Based on a Collaborative Learning Model, participants work together in small cohorts throughout the program, discussing critical leadership issues, conducting research, engaging in classroom exercises and self-assessment activities, preparing case studies unique to public safety leadership,identifying practical solutions to real-world challenges through simulations and on-the-job assignments, and creating a capstone presentation for their peers. The Foundations of Leadership Series is composed of three graduated phases, and participants must complete the phases in their designated order. The third phase will run August 17,2011, September 21, 2011, October 19, 2011, November 16, 2011 and December 14, 2011.