Executive Leadership College (ELC) Student Resources

Thank you for registering to attend the 2026/2027 Executive Leadership College (ELC), Session #1.   Below is important logistical information for you.

Program Details: Class #1

Dates of first class: Monday, November 16, 2026 - Friday, November 20, 2026.  Start time on Monday is 8:30 AM.  Please click on syllabus link below (under helpful links) to obtain the entire schedule for the week.  

Session Type: In-person

Location

New Brighton Department of Public Safety
785 Old Hwy 8 NW
New Brighton, MN 55112

Training Room: 3rd Floor (Upper Level)

Parking:. Ample street parking and Public Safety building parking lots are available.

View the Parking Map

Please do not park in the City Hall/License Bureau lot across the street.

Helpful Links

Questions

If you have questions prior to training, please contact MCPA staff at info@mnchiefs.org or 651-457-0677.

Additional Information

We have partnered with Homewood Suites, which is offering $110 + tax per night. It is 1.2 miles from your training.

Homewood Suites
1815 Old Highway 8 NW
New Brighton, MN 55112 

Click below to register for week #1.

Register

Attire is business casual. Uniforms are not necessary.

This course is approved for Minnesota POST Board continuing education credits. Final credits will be determined once the full schedule is confirmed.

The Executive Leadership College graduation luncheon will be on Thursday, April 29, 2027.  Additional details to follow.

The instructors will give you a 1-hour lunch break.  Attached is a list of local restaurants in the area.  A refrigerator and microwave will be on site for those of you who bring your lunch.

MCPA will provide coffee and snacks throughout the week.  Please bring a refillable water bottle as there is a filtered water station on site. 

Payment

Payment is due prior to the start of training (October 30, 2026).

Cancellation Policy

When registrations are canceled for MCPA training events, the following refund policy applies:

  • More than one month prior to the start of the event: Full refund, less a cancellation fee of $75 or 25%, whichever is less
  • Two weeks to one month prior to the start of the event: 50% refund
  • Less than two weeks prior to the start of the event: No refund

Refunds will be issued by check.

Substitutions

Agencies may substitute a different attendee at no additional cost. Please notify MCPA before the start of training so POST credit can be properly assigned.