In rural regions across the country, there is a strong demand for committed, effective school leaders. The Rural School Leadership Academy is open to all educators who are passionate about rural education and driven toward school leadership roles.
Program Overview
The Rural School Leadership Academy is a yearlong fellowship for aspiring and current school leaders working in rural communities. RSLA participants engage with a supportive and inspirational cohort of rural leaders and deepen the skills necessary to amplify and sustain their work in rural school leadership roles. The key program components include:
- Three cycles of professional development focused on building skill in school leadership competencies
- Visits to innovative Rural schools
- Cohort-based learning with rural leaders from across the country
- Expert content designed and delivered specifically with rural education leadership in mind
- Engagement with the RSLA network of over 300 rural leaders
- Optional completion of a certificate in Instructional Leadership or School Management and Leadership with Harvard Graduate School of Education
- Optional one on one leadership coaching
Sponsorship
All program expenses are fully funded for participants.
| Who Should Apply? |
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You do not need to be a Teach For America alum to apply to this program and we strongly encourage all educators committed to rural leadership to consider this fully sponsored development opportunity. The Academy includes rural leaders working in the following roles. Emerging School Leaders
School Leaders
Prioritized Applicants:
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| 2024-2025 Key Dates |
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Apply by 5/22 Summer Learning Cycle
New Mexico Fall Learning Cycle (Virtual) October 2024 Rural School Community Visit Wednesday – Friday October or November 2024 Location TBD Spring Learning Cycle March 12-16, 2025 California Central Valley |
For questions, please reach out to our team RSLA@teachforamerica.org
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