#LEAD Application

Welcome! Thanks for your interest in #LEAD. To apply, please complete the following application.

In addition to thoughtful responses to the questions below, candidates must upload:

a copy of their degree or official transcript with evidence of degree conferred;
a current resume;
a professional letter of recommendation or a copy of most recent performance evaluation; and
a letter of support form from their sponsoring school or organization.

This application will help us get to know you better and determine if you and your school will benefit from this program.

Download "Letter of Support" Template

Questions?
Contact Mark Weinberg at mweinberg@CharterInstitute.org or call (248) 431-1110

#LEAD Assessment

Contact Information
Name*
First Last
School Name*
Position Title*
How many years have you been in that position?*
Phone*
Email*
Address*
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country
Under which category are you eligible to participate in the #LEAD Program?
Tell Us About Yourself
Briefly describe your current position and responsibilities.*
Briefly describe how your current or past roles demonstrate your capacity to lead?*
Explain why are you interested in participating in the National Charter Schools Institute’s #LEAD.*
Where do you envision yourself professionally in the next five years? In ten years? What are your professional goals?*
Briefly describe what you hope to gain by participating in #LEAD.*
Do you have any questions or concerns about participating in #LEAD?*
Participation in the #LEAD Program involves being part of a cohort of aspiring leaders. What value do you believe your professional background and experiences can bring to other upcoming leaders?*
Do you have a desire to grow in your capacity to serve as an effective charter school leader? Explain.*
Do you agree to meet with your program mentor at least twice a month to discuss your progress in the program and to discuss any questions you might have? If no, please explain.*
Do you commit to prioritizing all program activities, including pre-reading materials, assessments, clinical tasks and assignments, and online portfolio? If no, please explain.*
Do you have access to technology (laptop, internet access, proficiency to create zip files, upload files to the web, etc.)? If no, please explain.*
Do you have support from your executive leadership team and colleagues to make this program a priority? If no, please explain.*
After completing the program, would you be interested in mentoring other upcoming leaders? Why or why not?*
Is there any additional information or special circumstances that we should know about?*
Please submit the following documents as evidence of program eligibility.
Please upload a copy of your bachelor's degree, master's degree or higher OR an official college transcript with information about degree awarded.*
Recommended file type: pdf (accepted file types are: jpg, gif, png, pdf, doc, docx, xlsx, and zip.)
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Accepted file types: jpg, gif, png, pdf, doc, docx, xlsx, zip, Max. file size: 50 MB, Max. files: 10.
Please upload your resume.*
Recommended file type: pdf (accepted file types are: jpg, gif, png, pdf, doc, docx, xlsx, and zip.)
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Accepted file types: jpg, gif, png, pdf, doc, docx, xlsx, zip, Max. file size: 50 MB, Max. files: 10.
Please upload a professional letter of recommendation or a copy of your most recent performance evaluation.*
Recommended file type: pdf (accepted file types are: jpg, gif, png, pdf, doc, docx, xlsx, and zip.)
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Accepted file types: jpg, gif, png, pdf, doc, docx, xlsx, zip, Max. file size: 50 MB, Max. files: 10.
Please upload a completed executive leadership support form.*
Recommended file type: pdf (accepted file types are: jpg, gif, png, pdf, doc, docx, xlsx, and zip.)
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Accepted file types: jpg, gif, png, pdf, doc, docx, xlsx, zip, Max. file size: 50 MB, Max. files: 10.

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