DLC Teacher Leader Fellowship

The fellowship focuses on equitable access to instruction for diverse learners. Upon completion of the Teacher Leader Fellowship, leaders will be equipped to:

• Impact Diverse Learner Outcomes: Drive improved academic, behavioral, and social outcomes for diverse learners through data-based decision making processes

• Lead Teachers: Develop skills to collaborate with and coach teachers and leaders in leading effective student-centered instruction

• Influence School Programming and Practice: Advocate for diverse learner responsive practice, develop solutions to related challenges, and design effective strategies for implementation

STRONG CANDIDATES

Our goal is to develop diverse learner leaders who are able to affect change within their schools. Each Fellowship is comprised of a diverse group of educators who:

• Are licensed to teach students with disabilities or students who are multilingual and currently serve these diverse populations with belief that diversity makes us stronger

• Work with students and teachers on a regular basis, whether through small group instruction, classroom teaching, individual coaching, or team leadership

• Have been working in education for at least two full school years and are looking to increase their capacity as both teacher and leader 

• Have a curiosity or awareness of gaps in opportunities for diverse learners in their schools and a desire to lead change that directly and positively impacts these learners

• Continuously push themselves to learn and improve, while inspiring the teammates, families, and students with whom they work to demonstrate a similar growth mindset

• Seek to increase their abilities to communicate across stakeholders in their school, such as principals, families, and colleagues to advocate for diverse learner needs

• Have the support of school leadership to participate in the Fellowship experience and implement their Impact Project at the school-site