Are you ready to LEAD?
If you aspire to lead and envision yourself as an assistant principal but the lack of a master’s degree and principal certification stand in your way, Dallas ISD is here to help. The district is looking for teachers and instructional coaches who have strong leadership potential for an opportunity with the Aspiring Leaders Program (ALP), a unique school leadership development program offered through Southern Methodist University.
The Aspiring Leaders Program is a master’s degree program wherein candidates will earn their M.Ed in Urban Educational Leadership, and also become eligible to apply for principal certification.
This program is designed for educators who do not currently have their principal certification and Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership and have the passion and commitment to lead in an AP position for the 2023-2024 school year.
The Aspiring Leaders Program offers two cohorts:
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Urban Educational Leadership: Prepares future leaders to lead in a comprehensive context.
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Urban Educational Leadership with Bilingual/Dual Language Focus: Uniquely prepares bilingual educators to lead Dallas ISD bilingual and dual language programs. Dallas ISD needs more bilingual leaders to serve our communities and this specially-created cohort offers an excellent opportunity for bilingual teachers to expand their impact!
Highlights of this program include:
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Rigorous & competency-based. The two-year program includes a 2nd year residency, including coaching support and culminates in an M.Ed. in Urban Educational Leadership from SMU.
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Ascending Leaders. In Dallas ISD, over 100 ALP alumni and participants serve in leadership roles, including 25 current principals and 52 assistant principals.
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Bilingual/ Dual Language leadership cohort. Ability to specialize and be uniquely prepared to lead Dallas ISD bilingual and dual language programs.
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Tuition Reimbursement. The district will potentially provide partial tuition reimbursement for participants in this program.
SMU and the LEAD team will be hosting two information sessions via Zoom on Thursday, Oct. 14, and Monday, Oct. 25, from 4:30 to 5:30 pm. If you are interested in growing as a leader and developing the skills necessary to lead schools, please RSVP using this link to learn more about the Aspiring Leaders Program
Should you have any questions or need additional information, please contact LEAD@dallasisd.org or visit www.smu.edu/urbanleader
