New Leaders

Great leaders = Great schools

A Big commitment

It takes a special person to become a New Leader.

We are careful to only select those who show the greatest potential for becoming a transformational school leader.

The Aspiring Principals Program is a six-year commitment in most locations.

Out of hundreds of applicants, only a small cohort of leaders is chosen to participate.

You will work in and transform an underperforming school.

It's a big commitment, but also a big opportunity, to make a difference in hundreds of students' futures.

Aspiring Principals Program
Eligibility Pre-Screening Form

Thank you for your interest in the New Leaders Aspiring Principals Program.

In this first step we ask you a number of questions to help us ensure that you are eligible to apply. Following the submission of this form, you will be notified of your eligibility status within 72 business hours. If you are eligible, you will be assigned credentials and instructions for accessing the full application portal.

Once you are granted access to the application portal, you may complete and submit your application anytime before the February 7, 2012 Final Deadline.

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Personal and Contact Information
Note: All applications are for the 2012-2013 cohort that will begin in the summer of 2012.

Salutation:
First Name:
Middle Name:
Last Name:

Permanent Address:
Street Address:
City:
State/Province:
Zip/Postal Code:

Email:
Confirm Email:
Other Email:

Preferred Phone:
	Selected preferred phone will be required below
	Phone format: 111-222-3333
Home Phone:
Mobile Phone:
	Please check here if you would like to receive text message updates on our program.
Work Phone:

Country: Required field

Mailing Address, if different from Permanent:
Street Address:
City:
State/Province:
Zip/Postal Code:

Country:

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Program Preferences

Program City:		Cohort Year of Interest:
Preferred School Type:


Are you a US Citizen or Permanent Resident?
Do you have military experience?
Have you previously applied to New Leaders?

Affiliations

Are you affiliated with any of the following programs or organizations? Hold down the CTRL key (PC) or Apple key (Mac) to select multiple programs or organizations.
If you are affiliated with a program or organization not listed above, please enter it here:

Optional Information
New Leaders is committed to a policy of non-discrimination. New Leaders evaluates applicants on the basis of qualifications and program-related criteria without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, mental or physical disabilities, pregnancy, childbirth, medical condition, marital status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. The following information will have no impact on your admission decision but is helpful for data collection purposes.

Gender:
Ethnicity:
Ethnicity, if Other:
	Date of Birth format: mm/dd/yyyy
Date of Birth:	/ /
Person with disability:
Note: Disability Accommodations Policy – New Leaders is committed to providing equal access and opportunities to candidates with legally recognizable disabilities, and prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability in the application process, in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and similar state laws. We will make our best effort to provide reasonable accommodations for our differently-abled candidates at every stage of the application process. During the first step of our application process, applicants are encouraged to disclose any disability for which they may need an accommodation. If you have any questions regarding our Disability Accommodations Policy, please contact our Admissions Department at admissions@newleaders.org.

Education

Bachelor's Degree:
State:
Institution:
Institution, if not listed:

Graduate Degree:
State:
Major:
Year earned:
Institution:
Institution, if not listed:

Additional Graduate Degree:
State:
Major:
Year earned:
Institution:
Institution, if not listed:

Teaching and Professional Experience
Note: Please estimate in decimals (e.g., 3.5) the amount of time that is not a full year and ensure that the information provided below matches the information provided on your resume.

1) How many years of full-time classroom TEACHING experience will you have by June 2012 in:
A K-12 public school (including charter schools) by June 2012?
A K-12 private/parochial school by June 2012?
A state-accredited Pre-K School?
Cumulative time as a substitute teacher:
Total years of classroom teaching?
Note: Student teaching does NOT count toward the minimum teaching requirement and should not be included in any of the work experience questions.
Note: You must have 2 years of full-time K-12 teaching experience by June 2012 to apply to the Charlotte program; 2 years of full-time K-12 teaching experience by the relevant application mini-deadline to apply to the Chicago program; 3 years of full-time K-12 teaching experience to apply to the Baltimore, Bay Area, Memphis, Greater New Orleans, New York City, Prince George's County, or Washington, DC programs; and 5 years of full-time K-12 teaching experience to apply to Newark (part of the New York City program).
Determining cumulative time as a substitute teacher: Substitute teaching can be used toward the minimum full-time teaching requirement in all of our program sites except Chicago. At most, substitute teaching can count for up to one year of full-time K-12 teaching experience ONLY if you spent a year as a full-time substitute in the same classroom with the same students. Otherwise, your substitute teaching can count for, at most, 6 months toward your minimum teaching requirement.
Note: Some program sites may accept experience in a Pre-K school, though it MUST be state-accredited to qualify.

2) Of your other school-based employment experience (NOT including Teaching), how many years of full-time work experience will you have by June 2012 as a:
Principal?
Assistant Principal?
Guidance Counselor?
Case Worker or Social Worker:
Dean of Discipline:
Other full-time, school-based role:
If you entered Other above, please specify your role(s):
Total years of school-based employment experience (NOT including Teaching)?

3) How many total years of Other, NON-teaching, NON-school-based professional work experience will you have by June 2012?
Cumulative years of ALL full-time work experience (Teaching, School-based and Other Professional) you will have by June 2012?

Current School-Based and Additional Non-School-Based Experience

Current Profession:
If your current profession is not listed above, please enter it here:
Additional experience - Company/Organization:

Teaching Certificate(s), if applicable. - Please refer to the City Requirements.

State:	Title of Certificate:	Year Obtained:

Administrative Certificate(s), if applicable.

State:	Title of Certificate:	Year Obtained:


Note: If you have additional teaching certificates and/or administrative certificates that do not fit on this form, please include them in your resume at the end of this form. We will always defer to your resume for the most complete picture of your education and work experience.

Additional Information

How did you hear about New Leaders? Select all that apply. Hold down the CTRL key (PC) or Apple key (Mac) to select multiple sources.

Please provide more information on the source(s) selected above:

Of the source(s) you selected above, how did you FIRST hear about New Leaders?Note: the option you choose must also be represented in your answer to the above question (See note below).
Of all the source(s) you selected above, which one MOST influenced you to apply to New Leaders?Note: the option you choose must also be represented in your answer to the above question (See note below).
Did you attend an information session (in-person or by phone)?
Note: For example: if you selected "colleague" and "brochure" for "How did you hear about New Leaders?" you must select either "colleague" or "brochure" here.

Background Information

Have you ever been dismissed from a school or school district (where you were employed)?
Have you ever been suspended from or required to withdraw from any school or college (where you were studying)?
Have you ever been separated from a branch of the armed forces of the United States under conditions other than honorable?
Have you ever been convicted of a felony?
Have you ever been convicted of a sex or narcotic offense?
Did you ever have a teaching certificate revoked or suspended?
Have you ever been accused in a child abuse or neglect report?
Are you in default on either child support payments or a student loan?
Provide an explanation for any question above for which you answered "Yes". If you have any legal documents which may aid in explaining circumstances, please be prepared to share them with the admissions office upon request. (500 words limit)

Executive Resume

The following section will guide you in submitting a concise, executive-style resume highlighting the measurable results and accomplishments you have achieved throughout your career. It is strongly recommended that you use the Executive-style Resume Evidence Capture Tool to complete this section. Then, copy and paste your responses into the appropriate fields below. Using this tool allows you to save your progress as you complete this section and provides a convenient way to retain a copy of your responses following submission.

Please Note: If you are eligible, you will not be able to later view/edit your responses from this section in the application portal, nor will New Leaders for New Schools be able to send you a copy. It is therefore strongly recommended you save a copy of this section using the Evidence Capture Tool described above or a Word document. Because the executive-style resume captures only targeted information for up to four current and/or past professional experiences, however, you will have the option of submitting a full resume in the application portal to provide a complete picture of your work history, skills and qualifications.

Summary:

Career Summary (75 word limit)
Provide a high-level overview of your experience and educational philosophy.

Professional Experience:

Please complete this section for up to four of your most relevant professional experiences.

Employer Name

Employer Location

Position/Title

Begin Date
Date format (MM/DD/YYYY) ex. 08/30/2006

End Date
Date format (MM/DD/YYYY) ex. 08/30/2008

Is this is a K-12 school?

Summary of Responsibilities (100 word limit)
Provide 2-5 bullet points summarizing your responsibilities, including any leadership roles (formal or informal). Use the asterisk (*) to denote each bullet point.
Example: *Chaired internal culture task force (7 members) focused on renewal of organizational core values and advancement of diversity.

Measurable Student Achievement Results (75 word limit)
If your position impacts student achievement, provide up to 4 bullet points to demonstrate your measurable results. Results can be classroom-specific or grade/school/district-wide, depending on your scope of impact. (For example, a Literacy Coach who works with the 4th grade team could share the school's 4th grade reading results.) Please include specific numbers and/or percentages, where applicable. Use the asterisk (*) to denote each bullet point. [Note: If your position does not impact student achievement, please write "Not Applicable."]
Examples: *On average, students in my class achieved 1.7 years growth in reading and 1.5 years growth in math during the 2009-10 school year.

Other Measurable Results or Notable Accomplishments (75 word limit)
Provide up to 4 bullet points summarizing other measurable results or accomplishments. Use the asterisk (*) to denote each bullet point.
Example: *Boosted student retention by 25% by leading the development and transformation of school disciplinary practices, including improved parent communication and involvement.

Professional Experience:

+ Add Another Professional Experience

Professional Experience:

Employer Name

Employer Location

Position/Title

Begin Date
Date format (MM/DD/YYYY) ex. 08/30/2006

End Date
Date format (MM/DD/YYYY) ex. 08/30/2008

Is this is a K-12 school?

Summary of Responsibilities (100 word limit)
Provide 2-5 bullet points summarizing your responsibilities, including any leadership roles (formal or informal). Use the asterisk (*) to denote each bullet point.
Example: *Chaired internal culture task force (7 members) focused on renewal of organizational core values and advancement of diversity.

Measurable Student Achievement Results (75 word limit)
If your position impacts student achievement, provide up to 4 bullet points to demonstrate your measurable results. Results can be classroom-specific or grade/school/district-wide, depending on your scope of impact. (For example, a Literacy Coach who works with the 4th grade team could share the school's 4th grade reading results.) Please include specific numbers and/or percentages, where applicable. Use the asterisk (*) to denote each bullet point. [Note: If your position does not impact student achievement, please write "Not Applicable."]
Examples: *On average, students in my class achieved 1.7 years growth in reading and 1.5 years growth in math during the 2009-10 school year.

Other Measurable Results or Notable Accomplishments (75 word limit)
Provide up to 4 bullet points summarizing other measurable results or accomplishments. Use the asterisk (*) to denote each bullet point.
Example: *Boosted student retention by 25% by leading the development and transformation of school disciplinary practices, including improved parent communication and involvement.

+ Add Another Professional Experience

Professional Experience:

Employer Name

Employer Location

Position/Title

Begin Date
Date format (MM/DD/YYYY) ex. 08/30/2006

End Date
Date format (MM/DD/YYYY) ex. 08/30/2008

Is this is a K-12 school?

Summary of Responsibilities (100 word limit)
Provide 2-5 bullet points summarizing your responsibilities, including any leadership roles (formal or informal). Use the asterisk (*) to denote each bullet point.
Example: *Chaired internal culture task force (7 members) focused on renewal of organizational core values and advancement of diversity.

Measurable Student Achievement Results (75 word limit)
If your position impacts student achievement, provide up to 4 bullet points to demonstrate your measurable results. Results can be classroom-specific or grade/school/district-wide, depending on your scope of impact. (For example, a Literacy Coach who works with the 4th grade team could share the school's 4th grade reading results.) Please include specific numbers and/or percentages, where applicable. Use the asterisk (*) to denote each bullet point. [Note: If your position does not impact student achievement, please write "Not Applicable."]
Examples: *On average, students in my class achieved 1.7 years growth in reading and 1.5 years growth in math during the 2009-10 school year.

Other Measurable Results or Notable Accomplishments (75 word limit)
Provide up to 4 bullet points summarizing other measurable results or accomplishments. Use the asterisk (*) to denote each bullet point.
Example: *Boosted student retention by 25% by leading the development and transformation of school disciplinary practices, including improved parent communication and involvement.

+ Add Another Professional Experience

Professional Experience:

Employer Name

Employer Location

Position/Title

Begin Date
Date format (MM/DD/YYYY) ex. 08/30/2006

End Date
Date format (MM/DD/YYYY) ex. 08/30/2008

Is this is a K-12 school?

Summary of Responsibilities (100 word limit)
Provide 2-5 bullet points summarizing your responsibilities, including any leadership roles (formal or informal). Use the asterisk (*) to denote each bullet point.
Example: *Chaired internal culture task force (7 members) focused on renewal of organizational core values and advancement of diversity.

Measurable Student Achievement Results (75 word limit)
If your position impacts student achievement, provide up to 4 bullet points to demonstrate your measurable results. Results can be classroom-specific or grade/school/district-wide, depending on your scope of impact. (For example, a Literacy Coach who works with the 4th grade team could share the school's 4th grade reading results.) Please include specific numbers and/or percentages, where applicable. Use the asterisk (*) to denote each bullet point. [Note: If your position does not impact student achievement, please write "Not Applicable."]
Examples: *On average, students in my class achieved 1.7 years growth in reading and 1.5 years growth in math during the 2009-10 school year.

Other Measurable Results or Notable Accomplishments (75 word limit)
Provide up to 4 bullet points summarizing other measurable results or accomplishments. Use the asterisk (*) to denote each bullet point.
Example: *Boosted student retention by 25% by leading the development and transformation of school disciplinary practices, including improved parent communication and involvement.

Distinctions & Awards (75 word limit)
List all relevant distinctions/awards and community involvement activities.
Examples: *Awarded Navy Commendation Medal and Outstanding Volunteer Service Ribbon. *Founding Board Member of Rising Farmworker Dream Fund.

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