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National Aspiring Principals Fellowship

Online Principal Certification & Master's Degree Program

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National Aspiring Principals Fellowship

Online Principal Certification & Master's Degree Program

Next cohort launches August 2024

Discover how the Fellowship can accelerate your path to school leadership

Designed with leaders of color, for equity-focused teachers. The Fellowship equips teachers like you to become ready to move into a principal role, with placement support, in as little as 11 months.

Developed in partnership with:

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One Fellowship, Two Program Tracks

The Fellowship was developed in partnership with pre-eminent minority-serving institutions and is offered through our network of accredited university partners.
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The Fellowship at Clark Atlanta University

 

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The Fellowship at Bank Street College of Education
Credit Hours 18 24
Program Length 11 months 12 months

Tuition

$15,000

 $20,000 + $250 enrollment fee

Next Application Deadline

 May 15, 2024 (Final Deadline) April 21, 2024 (Priority Deadline)
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Pathway to principal licensure in 40+ states

Find out what programs are available in your state.

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Pathway to principal licensure in 40+ states

Find out what programs are available in your state.
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Graduate ready to lead and advance equity in schools

The Fellowship is uniquely designed for you.

   Equity-centered curriculum so you learn to lead with a social justice mindset

   Real-time feedback from experienced coaches and like-minded peers

   Alumni principal placement support and ongoing professional development  

Explore how the Fellowship can amplify your impact.

"The space the Fellowship creates is protected. We’ve been able to go deep fast because we knew from the beginning that we all belong in the room. And not only that, we are all making an impact."

Mary Nikoo

Fellowship Alum | 2023

“Prior to joining the Fellowship, I wasn’t sure how to make equity more than a buzzword. New Leaders gave me the tools to put equity in action and make equity a reality in schools.”

Michelle McIntyre

Fellowship Alum | 2023

“The Fellowship has done such a great job cultivating a community of educators of color who are called to this work. I never would have thought that I would build such great friendships and with other people of color who are doing the things I’m doing - transforming education.”

Cinique Weekes-Bynoe

Fellowship Alum | 2023

“The Fellowship provided, created, and sustained a space where we could have like-minded people solving problems together for the future of our nation’s schools.”

Jean Hill

Fellowship Alum | 2023

Mary Nikoo
Michelle McIntyre
Cinique Weekes-Bynoe
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Impact by Design

Our fellows are graduating ready to lead. After completion of the program:
100%
of participants indicate that the Fellowship has been a valuable experience
100%
of participants feel the Fellowship increased their ability to support the improvement of academic outcomes for students​
95%
of participants would recommend the Fellowship to others

Results You Can Count On

New Leaders has the most effective approach to principal development in the country. Multiple independent evaluations have proven that in schools led by a New Leaders principal:

  • Students perform better in reading and math
  • Students have better attendance rates
  • Students gain additional months of learning
  • Principals, themselves, stay loner in their roles
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Connect with the Admissions team or request more information below.

Need support with your application? Our admissions team is here to help.
 
Administrator licensing/certification requirements are at all times subject to the applicable requirements of the credentialing state. All licensing/certification determinations are made by the credentialing state; accordingly, New Leaders, Clark Atlanta University, Morehouse College, Bank Street Graduate School of Education cannot guarantee any individual an administrator credential at any time.
 
 Accreditation and Certification at Clark Atlanta University: Graduates of the program are eligible to pursue Tier I educational leadership certification in the state of Georgia and principal’s licensure in the state of Indiana. Program Advisors will meet with students each semester to review processes and options for earning professional licenses in the state in which they reside. Additionally, Clark Atlanta University's (CAU) SOE Certification Officer will conduct workshops each semester related to state certification/licensure procedures and protocols.  Program Advisors and the CAU SOE Certification Officer will meet with students each semester to review processes and options for earning professional licenses in the state in which they reside.
 
Accreditation and Certification at Bank Street Graduate School of Education: Graduates are eligible for New York State School Building Leader (SBL) certification. To be eligible for certification, candidates must have successfully completed three years of teaching or pupil personnel service work in PreK–12 settings. Candidates are also required to pass both the New York State School Building Leader Assessment and the Educating All Students exam. Completion or evidence of completion of the three New York State mandated workshops in Child Abuse Identification, School Violence Prevention, and Harassment, Bullying, and Discrimination Prevention (Dignity for All Students) is a requirement of this program. Workshops can be completed online, and documentation shared with your SSA. Certification support for the New York State certification process and requirements is available to assist you at certification@bankstreet.edu.