Last November, Alex Chough shared with directors that the NCCEP/GEAR UP Capacity-Building Workshop will continue to be virtual to maintain quality professional development at an affordable price. This shift provided an opportunity to rethink the event: what we address, how we address it, and the best ways to leverage this gathering for our national community.

NCCEP's Process

Using a design thinking process, the NCCEP team is collecting information about the needs and preferences of GEAR UP…