Teachers21 Partners with NYC Leadership Academy to Train Turnaround Principals
12.21.11
Fifty-four educators—hailing from Massachusetts, New York, Rhode Island and abroad—have applied to the Turnaround Leadership Academy this spring. Group interviews representing the second stage of the admissions process were held in March; 22 candidates have been invited for individual interviews which are underway now. As additional Massachusetts districts learn about the program and propose candidates, the admissions process has been extended and applications are still welcomed.
Teachers21 is involved in ongoing intensive planning with the NYC Leadership Academy to shape this rigorous training program that has been funded by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education with Race to the Top funds. The training program is offered at low cost to districts with a commitment to closing the achievement gap and will prepare experienced and aspiring principals to lead the highest need schools in Massachusetts. It begins with a summer intensive in the month of July—three weeks for experienced principals and four for aspiring principals—and leads to certification for those who do not already have this credential. Tailored to the realities of Massachusetts schools and the reform agenda articulated here, the program builds on the successful principal preparation program that was launched thirteen years ago for the New York City schools under Chancellor Joe Klein. Ongoing research on this training program indicates that the more than 400 graduates of the New York City Leadership Academy are implementing practices that have had a profound impact on student performance.
Teachers21 will continue to accept applications from qualified applicants who are likely candidates for support from their districts. Districts must have one or several Level 3 and Level 4 schools where their experienced principals are or will be assigned; they must be able to offer a one-year residency experience in a Level 3 or Level 4 school to their aspiring principal(s). Support, coaching, and ongoing professional development will be provided throughout the year to both the experienced and aspiring principals. The candidates aspiring to the principalship will receive a second year of coaching once they are appointed to lead a high-need school.
Turnaround Leadership Initiative Brochure
The application form is below in two formats. The Word 2007 format will allow you to type your information into “fields” which will expand as your enter your information. The Word 97-2003 format is for applicants who have an earlier version of Word on their computers, which doesn’t support fields. Your information can be typed into the areas which state “enter your text here,” even though the field won’t expand as you type. In either case, you must change the name of the file to include your own name in order to save the document.
TURNAROUND LEADERSHIP ACADEMY APPLICATION FORM (v12 – Word 2007)
TURNAROUND LEADERSHIP ACADEMY APPLICATION FORM (v12 – Word 97-2003)
For further information on applications, contact Marie Deedy (mdeedy@teachers21.org). To discuss the overall program, please call Gail Donovan or Charlie Skidmore at 781.416.0980 at Teachers21.
Good afternoon,
I was interested in applying for the turnaround leadership program, but I am having trouble finding the application online. I was wondering if you could send the application through email(or link).
Thank you for your time,
Jonathan Waggenheim
Hi Jonathan! Please email Gail Donovan-gdonovan at teachers21.org and she can provide you with an application.
Regards, John D’Auria
Jonathan,
I just sent you information from my own email address.
June Donnelly
What is the deadline for the applications and could an application be submitted without the letters of recommendations – these might arrive at a later date. Also, I have the Principal certifications but I have not worked as principal. Could I still participate in the program?
Thank you
Thank you for your inquiry about the Turnaround Leadership Academy. Marie Deedy would be happy to answer your question. Marie can be reached at mdeedy@teachers21.org.
I would like to apply to the program. How do I get an applicaation? Please let me know. Thanks!
Marilu
Thank you for your question. I will send you an email directly from Teachers21 immediately.
June Donnelly
Greetings Teachers21,
Are additional information sessions being planned? What is the deadline to file the application to be a cohort member?
Kelly
Kelly,
You will receive a response to your inquiry in your personal email. Thank you for your question.
Teachers21
When will applicants hear if they have been selected for an interview?
Cynthia,
I will have someone from the Turnaround Leadership Academy respond to your inquiry.
June Donnelly
Office Manager
Teachers21
Greetings,
When will applicants be notified of their application status?
Thanks!
Darren
Darren,
Marie Deedy will respond directly to your email from her Turnaround Leadership Academy email address (MDeedy@teachers21.org).
June Donnelly
T21 Office Manager
Hi Christine! Please contact Gail Donovan (gdonovan@teachers21.org )for application info. Regards, John