Early Leadership Institute - Fellows Application

Thank you for your interest in a fellowship with the NEA/ISTA Early Leadership Institute (ELI). Over the course of six months, fellows will engage in a cohort-based learning journey to build leadership skills, identify and address issues facing early career educators and become familiar with how their local association can support them in this work.

If accepted, your ELI cohort will be networked throughout the six-month fellowship through a variety of connecting opportunities. Learn More about ELI fellow expectations, supports and criteria.

Early Leadership Institute (ELI) Fellows
Are you a current ISTA member?

Are you a current ISTA member? Yes No
Local Association
ELI Fellow Information
Name Name First Last
Personal Email
Work Email
Address Address
Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region Postal / Zip Code Country
Preferred Phone Number Preferred Phone Number - ### - ### ####
Birth Date Birth Date / MM / DD YYYY
How long have you been an educator?
What is the main subject you teach or support?
Current Level

Current Level Pre-K Elementary School Middle/ Jr. High School High School Other
ELI Fellow Questionnaire
Describe the qualities you possess that would make you a great ELI fellow. Limit of 300 words.
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How are you involved in your local association? Limit of 500 words.
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In what ways does your local currently engage early career educators? Limit of 300 words.
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By submitting this application, you are committing to a kickoff event, six monthly two-hour professional learning sessions, completion of assigned activities, development of a Leadership Engagement & Action Project and participation at the ELI regional and local meetings. Confirm your commitment with your e-signature.

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Early Leadership Institute - Fellows Application

Early Leadership Institute - Fellows Application

Early Leadership Institute (ELI) Fellows

ELI Fellow Information

ELI Fellow Questionnaire