Teacher leaders are the foundation of our leadership pipeline as they assume a wide range of roles to support student and school success. Opportunities are available for current teachers within the context of their role and as they prepare for advancement, demonstrating the DOE's commitment to teacher leadership.
The programs described below are targeted to assist current and aspiring teacher leaders with enhancing their skills and furthering their own professional development.
Opportunities for Teachers Interested in Teacher Leadership
| Common Core Fellowship (CCF) |
Intensive professional development that prepares teachers to become Common Core Learning Standards (CCLS) experts by evaluating and developing a robust set of resources aligned to the CCLS to share within their network and citywide |
1 year |
More information regarding the application process will be available soon |
| Lead Teacher (LT) |
In the classroom half time, LTs create demonstration sites for best practices. LTs spend the remainder of their time facilitating teacher teams as well as demonstrating new curriculum and pedagogical strategies. LTs receive $10,710 in addition to their contractual salaries. |
1 year |
The 2013-2014 application is now closed. The 2014-2015 application will be available in spring 2014. |
| New Teacher Mentoring |
Providing instructional coaching and non-evaluative feedback, mentors promote the growth and development of new teachers within their own schools |
1 year |
The application process begins in May 2013 at school level |
| Teacher Leadership Program (TLP) |
Strengthening content knowledge, coaching, and facilitative skills are the key elements of this program for teachers already serving in school-based leadership roles |
1 year |
TBD |
| Relay Graduate School of Education (GSE) Instructional School Leadership (ISLP) Pilot |
An innovative new partnership between the Relay Graduate School of Education, Teach for America, and the New York City Department of Education, this program serves as an entry point for teacher leaders interested in pursuing a path to school leadership with a specific focus on honing strong instructional leadership skills that drive better outcomes for students |
1 year |
The application process is open in Fall 2013 and closes in early Spring 2014
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Opportunities for Teachers Interested in Exploring School Leadership
| Middle School Leader Internship (MSLI) |
With a specific focus on middle schools, teachers interested in exploring school-level leadership engage in a professional internship |
5 week summer intensive |
The application process closed on March 1, 2013 |
| Relay Graduate School of Education (GSE) Instructional School Leadership (ISLP) Pilot |
An innovative new partnership between the Relay Graduate School of Education, Teach for America, and the New York City Department of Education, this program serves as an entry point for teacher leaders interested in pursuing a path to school leadership with a specific focus on honing strong instructional leadership skills that drive better outcomes for students |
1 year |
The application process is open in Fall 2013 and closes in early Spring 2014 |
| New Leaders (NL) Emerging Leaders Program (ELP) |
With a serious intention and desire to serve as a principal and the drive to make a real difference in the lives of students from low-income communities, teacher leaders are placed on a path toward becoming school principals |
2 years |
TBD; check here |
| Teacher Leadership Program (TLP) |
Strengthening content knowledge, coaching, and facilitative skills are the key elements of this program for teachers already serving in school-based leadership roles |
1 year |
The application process is currently open and closes May 10, 2013 |
| NYC Leadership Academy (NYCLA) - NYCDOE Leadership Advancement Program (LAP) |
Innovative School Building Leader (SBL) certification program with intense focus on preparing teacher leaders, who currently serve in school-based leadership roles, to become school administrators |
2 years, including part time residency |
The application process closed on April 3, 2013 |