Aspiring School Leaders Fellowship
The Call to Action
Representation matters. The demographics of the student population of San Diego County public schools, especially in urban areas, are not currently reflected in their local school educators. TFA San Diego believes that its alumni and like-minded educators can play a catalytic role in the growing movement for educational equity across San Diego County. Our fellowship is aimed at helping educators strengthen their leadership skills and mindset and prepare them to assume leadership positions within schools throughout our county.
This hybrid, cohort-based fellowship is designed to support and accelerate the alumni educators currently sitting in school leadership positions and/or who aspire to be in school leadership within the next 2 years. Learning opportunities center our leader's values in equity and require application in relevant, competency-based scenario practice and on-the-ground experiences.
Candidate Characteristics:
What they are...
Living in San Diego by the start of programming (September 2023)
Aspiration of becoming a school leader within 1-2 years
Minimum of 5 years of full-time teaching experience
Holds a valid teaching credential
Holds a valid administrative service credential
OR committed to obtaining one within the timeline of the fellowship
The Program
What it is...
Competency-based Leadership Development Model of Professional Development with cross-cutting leadership practice and application
Leadership Vision, Values + Personal Narratives
Prioritization, Strategic Action Planning, and Decision Making
People/Team, Culture and Systems Management
Culturally competent, Clear and Compelling Communication
On-the-ground learning experiences
School Review Panel Participation (Ex. Excellence and Equity Reviews)
Case-Study and Problem of Practice Examination
Speakers and Expert Panels
Formal Adaptive Learning Sessions
Justice, Equity, Inclusion and Diversity + Anti-bias Training
Restorative Justice and Conflict Resolution Training
Instructional Leadership Training
Wellness Training (for self and for leading teams)
Community Building and Learning with like-minded educators
Meta-analysis of the values, thinking and process of school leadership
Increased resiliency and personal efficacy
Career Support
