The Aspire Fellowship is a 10-month program that supports teachers of color seeking to enter a principal certification program in the next two years, and is a joint effort between the UIC Ed.D. Program in Urban Education Leadership and Teach for America Greater Chicago-Northwest Indiana. As partners, we built this program upon the shared belief that our students need transformational leaders who reflect the diversity of our local communities and have designed every element to support the experiences of leaders of color. Ultimately, we hope to see Aspire Fellows in CPS Assistant Principal or Principal roles in 3-5 years.
Aspire Fellowship
EligibilityIL licensed Teacher* or Teacher Leader with 3+ years of classroom teaching experience who envisions a future where they are leading a public school in Chicago
Competency Alignment“Adapts and Shows Resilience Fosters Trusting Relationships Strategizes and Drives for Results”
ORGANIZATIONUIC Urban Education Leadership Program & Teach For America
DURATION10 months
TIME COMMITMENT5-10 hours/month for 1:1 coaching sessions, leadership seminars, and other fellowship work.
APPLICATION WINDOW
Applications accepted through June 1, 2023. See website to register for an upcoming informational session.
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