Early Leadership Institute - District Council Application

Thank you for your interest in the Early Leadership Institute (ELI). The purpose of this six-month implementation program is to engage new and early career educators in a cohort-based learning journey around issues of concern to the next generation of education leaders. We are interested in working with District Councils that have expressed an interest in strengthening their connection to new and early career educator members. Participating districts should have a commitment from the District Council elected officers. For cohorts working within a single local association, the local Executive Board should also be prepared to support this program.

Learn More about ELI District Council partner expectations, supports and criteria.

Please note that a completed application includes District Council application form, coach application form and a W-9 for the district. All ELI fellows must complete an application form individually once they’ve been identified by the District Council. ELI coaches and fellows must also complete W-9 forms. The W-9 forms are used to process district, coach and fellow stipends.

ELI Local Association Information:
District Council Number
District Council Chair's Name District Council Chair's Name First Last
District Council Chair's Phone Number District Council Chair's Phone Number - ### - ### ####
District Council Chair's Email
ELI District Council Liaison's Name (If different from District Council Chair's) ELI District Council Liaison's Name (If different from District Council Chair's) First Last
ELI District Council Liaison's Email (If different from District Council Chair's)
ELI District Council Liaison's Phone Number ELI District Council Liaison's Phone Number - ### - ### ####
I affirm that the District Council is supportive of this application and our participation in ELI.

I affirm that the District Council is supportive of this application and our participation in ELI. Yes No
How many classroom teachers does your District Council represent?
Approximately what percentage of your membership is composed of educators within the first five years of the profession?
How many fellows would you like to participate in this year's program? (HIDDEN)
How many fellows would you like to participate in this year's program? (Cohorts consist of 6-12 fellows.)
Briefly describe the makeup of your cohorts. (Ex. One cohort of 8 fellows from Columbus Education Association. One cohort of 12 fellows from multiple local associations.)
Please share why you are interested in becoming an ELI District Council partner. Limit of 500 words.
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What do you feel are the top three issues of importance to new and early career educators in your district? Limit of 300 words.
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In what ways does your District Council currently engage new and early career educators? Limit of 300 words.
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Please describe the nature of any local partnerships that exist to support new and early career educators in your local. Limit of 300 words.
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List your District Council affiliate committees that include new and early career educators.
What roles do the new and early career educators play on these committees?
Does your District Council Executive Board membership include new and early career educators

Does your District Council Executive Board membership include new and early career educators Yes No
How many?
By submitting this application, your District Council is committing to sending a representative to a kickoff event, identifying an ELI coach, recruiting ELI fellows, reviewing materials developed by the ELI fellows and finding leadership opportunities for ELI alumni. Confirm your commitment with your e-signature.

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Early Leadership Institute - District Council Application

Early Leadership Institute - District Council Application

ELI Local Association Information: