Aspiring Leaders Fellowship '26

The Aspiring Leaders Fellowship is a two-year cohort for educators who are seeking the opportunity to broaden their impact within their school or district. Through convenings, workshop, group coaching, and additional experiential learning opportunity, fellows will develop skills needed to become more effective people leaders. Applicants to this fellowship must have a formal opportunity to practice leadership within their school or district. The TeachMichigan definition of a high impact leader linked below is a critical tool utilized in the selection process and programming, and will be referenced in the application. Please click to view and refer back to the definition as needed. Eligibility At least 5 years lead teacher or teacher of record in a classroom Holds a current Standard or Professional Certificate OR an Interim Teaching Certificate with documentation of enrollment in a certification program Have a formal opportunity to practice leadership within their role in their school Receives recommendation from current supervisor (for all classroom-based roles, this should be your principal) Teaching in a partner district/school OR Teach For America Corps Member alums (do not need to be currently teaching in a partner district/school) All educators should be prepared to enter certification information when completing their application. For Michigan educators, please use the MOECS educator look-up necessary information ( https://mdoe.state.mi.us/moecs/publiccredentialsearch.aspx ). For educators applying who are certified outside of Michigan, please provide a PDF copy of your current licensure. This can be a screenshot from the state licensing website Benefits At least $35,000 in financial awards provided over 3 years Year 1: $5,000 Signing Bonus, $5,000 Completion Bonus Year 2: $10,000 Completion Bonus Year 3: $15,000 Completion Bonus Group and/or individual coaching Cohort workshops at least 4x per year Opportunity to attend Experiential Learning Visits inside and outside of Michigan Additional Information AI Content: While AI-generated content can be a valuable tool for inspiration and assistance, it is essential to acknowledge its limitations in the context of TeachMichigan applications. Your application is an opportunity to showcase your unique voice, experiences, and perspectives. Our application review process includes screening for AI-generated content, which may compromise the authenticity of your application. Thank you for understanding the importance of maintaining the integrity of the application process. Questions: If you have questions while completing the application, please reach out to the TeachMichigan team at [email protected].