Applications are open for the 2024–2025 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. Throughout the program, 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
Application Timeline
- January 29, 2024 – Applications open
- March 31, 2024 – Early bird applications deadline
- April-May, 2024 – Rolling applications
Provisional Schedule
Fall 2024
- In-person fall retreat at SMU
- Biweekly cohort meetings online – two hours
- Biweekly Peer Group meetings online – one hour
Spring 2025
- In-person winter retreat at SMU
- Monthly Peer Group meetings online – one hour
Program Information
Eligibility: The program is open to school district superintendents and other leaders from the district office.
Program Fee: $1,450
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.