The DLI Fellowship is an empowering leadership experience designed for aspiring and rising Black and Latino/a/x school leaders in California who seek to expand and deepen their impact within their school community, especially as it relates to culturally responsive school leadership (CRSL), racial diversity, equity and inclusion. 

Developed in partnership with Loyola Marymount University’s Institute of School Leadership and Administration (ISLA) program, this cohort-based fellowship provides leaders with the opportunity to explore how their cultural identity affects their leadership; and how systemic and structural racism and white supremacy may have impacted them and their service to students and families. With this awareness and through the lens of Culturally Responsive School Leadership (CSRL), DLI fellows will be positioned to create transformative change in their school communities. 

This program fully integrates the coursework and field residency experiences required by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) for eligibility for the Preliminary Tier I Administrative Services Credential. Included in this program, candidates also meet the course requirements for: Tier I Administrative Services Credential (California). A California base credential and at least five years of experience working under your base credential by completion of the program. 

FELLOWSHIP CANDIDATES 

The Diversity in Leadership Institute is seeking transformative, equity-focused aspiring Black and Latino/a/x school leaders in California that: 

• Have a bold K-12 vision that positions students, families and communities for long-term success. 

• Build positive relationships with others and operate in a manner that gives meaning to and draws support for the work. Embrace equity and respect our differences. 

• Generously invest in the growth of others; and is committed to developing and actively building the next generation of leaders. 

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS 

Leaders seeking to apply to the fellowship program must meet the following criteria: 

• Identify as Black or Latino/a/x 

• Have at least 4.5 years of experience working under a valid, California-based credential (i.e. a clear teaching or services credential) 

• Demonstrate a pursuit of continuous learning experiences (e.g. Masters degree, other fellowships, organizational affiliations) 

• Geographically located in or near the San Francisco, CA/Bay Area 

MEETING FORMAT

Our 14-month program combines asynchronous learning with in-person sessions that are held on designated Saturdays in San Francisco, CA. Orientation will be in July 2021. 

PRACTICE

Fellows will practice what they learn through: 

• Simulations and role plays 

• Job-embedded assignments 

• Fellow Leadership project

APPLICATION PROCESS

Applicants will complete requirements for DLI and LMU. Upon completion all requirements for DLI, applicants will receive a link to the LMU site to complete the application process. Some application materials may be required to be submitted on both the DLI and the LMU application portals. Applicants are strongly encouraged to allow enough time to complete both applications.