The SMU District Leaders program at its center creates a space for leaders to discuss Problems of Practice that are germane to the conversation happening in the field of Educational Leadership. – Dr. Eduardo Hernandez, Superintendent, Edgewood ISD, Texas
Applications are open for the 2023-2024 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
- Participate in a dynamic in-person and online learning environment
- Learn from SMU faculty and education experts
- Receive individual coaching
- 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 8, 2023 –Applications open
- March 31, 2023– Priority applications deadline
- April -May, 2023 – Rolling applications
- June 30, 2023 – Application deadline
Provisional Schedule
Fall 2023
- In-person fall retreat
- Biweekly cohort meetings online – two hours
- Biweekly Peer Group meetings online – one hour
Spring 2024
- In-person winter retreat
- Monthly Peer Group meetings online – one hour
Eligibility: The program is open to school district superintendents and other leaders from the district office.
Program Fee: $1450
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.