Leaders of school districts occupy complex roles. They're responsible for setting a vision, executing a strategy, and motivating those around them. To help superintendents and district leaders enhance their leadership capacity in these areas and beyond, the Institute for Leadership Impact developed the District Leadership Fellows program. This hybrid in-person and online strengths-based leadership development program enhances the leadership abilities of fellows through an intensive year-long cohort.
Applications are now open for the 2023-2024 cohort. 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 coaching
- Participate in dynamic in-person and online sessions
- 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
Apply today
More information on the application process, along with highlights from the current cohort, are available in our blog. Additional information is available in the program flyer or by contacting Christine Ferguson at cjferguson@smu.edu or 214-768-1073.
District Partners: Adrian ISD, Aldine ISD, Anadarko Public Schools, Aubrey ISD, A W Brown Leadership Academy, Big Sandy ISD, Brinkley Public Schools, Brock ISD, Brookland Public Schools, Bryson ISD, Bullard ISD, Canton ISD, Cedar Hill ISD, Central ISD, Chapel Hill ISD (Titus County), Clarksville ISD, Clifton ISD, Coldspring-Oakhurst CISD, Community ISD, Coppell ISD, Crandall ISD, Danbury ISD, Darrouzett ISD, DeKalb ISD, Dodd City ISD, Duncanville ISD, Edgewood ISD (Bexar County), Elkhart ISD, Ennis ISD, Farmington Municipal Schools, Flatonia ISD, Forney ISD, Gainesville ISD, Gladewater ISD, Grand Prairie ISD, Groesbeck ISD, Harleton ISD, Harts Bluff ISD, Hawkins ISD, Henderson ISD, Jacksonville North Pulaski School District, Jefferson ISD, Kennard ISD, Kermit ISD, Lake Dallas ISD, La Poynor ISD, Lake Worth ISD, Lindale ISD, Livonia Central School District, Lonoke Public School District, Mabank ISD, Mansfield ISD, Marvell-Elaine School District, Maud ISD, Maypearl ISD, Meridian World School, Mildred ISD, Mineral Wells ISD, Mount Calm ISD, Mountainburg Public Schools, New Boston ISD, New Diana ISD, New Summerfield ISD, Newport Special School District, North Hopkins ISD, North Texas Collegiate Academy, Paradise ISD, Paris ISD, Pewitt ISD, Providence Public Schools, Quitman ISD, Red Lick ISD, Richardson ISD, RMA Texas Public Schools, San Jon Municipal Schools, Scurry-Rosser ISD, Seguin ISD, Slidell ISD, Spring Branch ISD, Springlake-Earth ISD, St. Anthony Academy, Sulphur Bluff ISD, Sulphur Springs ISD, Throckmorton Collegiate ISD, Trenton ISD, Union Grove ISD, Van ISD, UT Tyler University Academy, Wells ISD, West Sabine ISD, Westwood ISD, Whitehouse ISD, Wichita Falls ISD, and Zavalla ISD
School and Classroom Leadership
The Center for Transformational Leadership (CTL), founded in partnership with Parish Episcopal Schools, provides a suite of flexible learning experiences to unite leaders with common interests.
To learn more and register for courses, visit the Center for Transformational Leadership website.
Custom Solutions for your Organization
Your goals and challenges are unique. That’s why we don’t offer a one-size-fits-all approach. We work with you to determine the best way to support you and your organization’s work. Our programs include an array of didactic, experiential, individual, and team-based leadership experiences, all tailored to help you create the impact you desire.
To learn more, contact the Institute for Leadership Impact at leadershipimpact@smu.edu or 214-768-4539.
