The Advanced Continuing Education track provides the Association’s top level of graduates with a pathway to stay current on the latest issues in local government. This track is self-directed for mayors and councilmembers who seek to continually work toward being the best public servant for their cities and towns. These courses focus on current topics and will be available exclusively to Advanced MEO Institute graduates.
Two three-hour, Advanced Continuing Education classes are offered with each advanced training session held in February and October. Advanced Institute graduates have the option of attending either a three-hour morning or afternoon session or attending both, completing a six-hour day of training.
Advanced Continuing Education Fall Session Wednesday, January 21, 2025
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
- (9am - Noon): Speak to Connect - Learn how to confidently engage with the media and communicate effectively on behalf of your municipality. This session will provide practical strategies for building positive relationships with reporters, handling interviews, and delivering clear, consistent messages. Participants will also gain tips on managing challenging questions and using media opportunities to inform and build public trust.
- Lunch (Noon – 1:00 p.m.)
- (1pm - 4pm): AI Essentials for Decision Makers: From Prompts to Policy - This session is designed for elected officials who want to get hands-on with today’s most useful AI tools. You’ll learn how to use Microsoft Copilot, experiment with assistant builders, analyze social media posts for public sentiment, and create short videos using AI avatars. Each exercise is practical and guided, so you’ll leave with new skills you can apply right away. We’ll close by outlining best practices and strategies for building a responsible and effective AI Use Policy.