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Federal Education Leadership Fellows Program

Do YOU want to:

• Help all students achieve?
• Lead change where it is needed most?
• Develop proficiency in the NYC DOE School Leadership Competencies?
• Be eligible for partial tuition reimbursement and performance bonuses?

If so, the Federal Education Leadership Fellows Program is the program for you!

The Federal Education Leadership Fellows Program is a partnership of the New York City Department of Education (NYC DOE), Brooklyn College, Bank Street College,
and the Council of School Supervisors and Administrators (CSA).

OVERVIEW – The program includes:

• An 18-month, 36-credit university program leading to School Building Leader (SBL) and School District Leader (SDL) certification and increased proficiency in the NYC DOE School Leadership Competencies
• A blended learning model including in-person coursework supplemented by innovate online curriculum, e-learning tools, and interactive simulations based on real challenges leaders face in NYC public schools
• An internship in a NYC public school
• Sessions with a cohort of peers to discuss experiences, successes, and challenges from internships
• Support in finding placement as an Assistant Principal in a high-need school setting
• One-on-one mentoring and ongoing training once on-the-job as an Assistant Principal

BENEFITS – As a Leadership Fellow, you will enjoy the following benefits:

• Complete training specifically geared towards leadership in NYC public schools
• Become a certified school building leader 
• Leverage the power of learning in a cohort with other dedicated educational leaders
• Take advantage of state-of-the-art curriculum and innovative online learning tools that:
  • Are grounded in NYC context
  • Support your development in the NYC DOE  School Leadership Competencies
• Become eligible for partial tuition reimbursement and performance bonuses
  • $2,500 in tuition reimbursement upon successfully completing the program and state certification
  • $1,250 for obtaining an assistant principal position in a NYC SINI, SURR, or Corrective Action school and receiving satisfactory ratings
  • Another $1,250 possible upon completion of a second successful year with satisfactory ratings
• Gain access to mentors and ongoing training from once you are in an assistant principal position

CRITERIA – We are looking for passionate educators who:

• Exhibit a strong desire to impact achievement in high-needs, under-performing schools
• Have at least 3 years of full-time K-12 classroom teaching experience
• Demonstrate the potential to be an effective school leader and evidence of the NYC DOE School Leadership Competencies

APPLY NOW!  Click here to download an application.  Complete an application including your resume, 2 recommendations, and a copy of your teaching license by May 1.  Applicants may be invited to a follow-up in-person interview.  Applicants will be accepted on a rolling basis until the program is full.

To learn more about our partners, visit the following websites:
Brooklyn College
New York City Department of Education
Bank Street College
Council of School Supervisors and Administrators

The Federal Education Leadership Fellows is generously supported by the United States Department of Education.