Summary: The Teachers Central to Leadership (TCTL) Fellowship is a unique opportunity for DCPS teachers to contribute their perspective and expertise to mission-critical projects at the district level. This one-month program places teachers on teams in the DCPS Central Office during the summer. TCTL Fellows provide input on goal-oriented initiatives that directly impact school-based staff. They also have the opportunity to interface with DCPS leaders in small group settings. Fellows develop close working relationships with Central Office staff and gain a unique perspective on how policies are developed and programs are designed. 

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Benefits:

• Experience working outside the classroom on mission-critical projects that directly support teachers, school-based staff, and students

• Gain insight into district-level work that supports school leaders in developing their school communities in alignment with the DCPS Way

• Networking opportunities across Central Office to provide multiple perspectives of leadership and support personal leadership development

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Roles & Responsibilities:

 

Participants:

• Current DCPS teacher with two (2) years of DCPS teaching experience

• Commitment to flexibility in pursuit of DCPS vision, core values, and strategic priorities.

• Supports DCPS for 4 weeks over the summer by working 30-35 hours per week on project(s) identified by a Central Office supervisor to support mission-critical initiatives across DCPS.

• Contributes innovative and content-based ideas to their assigned project in support of equity-based urban education. 

• Participates in team events, training, and meetings as appropriate. 

• Principal approval is required to participate in this opportunity.

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