“District Leadership Fellows is such a helpful program to not only connect with other school leaders, but also gain insight from Dr. Bing. He brings a different view and lens to school leaders.” – Dr. Michelle Cline, Superintendent, Throckmorton Collegiate ISD, Texas
Applications are open for the 2022-2023 cohort of the District Leadership Fellows, a hybrid in-person and online strengths-based leadership development program run by the Institute for Leadership Impact at Southern Methodist University. Established and emerging district leaders who are collaborative, motivated to create change, and who have a strong desire for personal leadership growth are invited to apply. Fellows will apply learning from cohort meetings, peer group meetings and interactive tutorials to a real-world challenge in their districts.
Tools
- Receive individual and group coaching
- Participate in a dynamic online environment
- Learn from SMU faculty and education experts
- Engage with in-house interactive training modules
Takeaways
- Enhance your leadership skills
- Better align your work with your personal mission
- Apply your learning to a real-world challenge in your district
- Expand your network and collaborate with a diverse cohort of peers
Program Timeline
- January 20, 2022 –Applications open
- March 31, 2022– Priority applications deadline
- April -May, 2022 – Rolling applications
- June 30, 2022 – Application deadline
- Summer, 2022 – Strengths assessment
Updated Provisional Schedule
Fall 2022
- In-person kick-off
- 2-hour biweekly cohort meetings online
- 1-hour biweekly Peer Group meetings online
Spring 2023
- In-person winter retreat
- 1-hour monthly Peer Group meetings online
Eligibility: Superintendents and executive district leaders who report directly to superintendents are invited to apply
Program Fee: $995
Applications and nominations: Interested in joining the cohort? Complete your application here. Know someone who would be a great fit for the program? Nominate them here
More information: Download the program flyer, visit the Institute for Leadership Impact website, email Christine Ferguson at cjferguson@smu.edu, or call 214-768-1073.
To learn more about Institute for Leadership Impact programs, visit our website, email us at leadershipimpact@smu.edu, and engage with us on Twitter.