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NAIS Fellowship for Aspiring School Heads
About the Fellowship
The NAIS Fellowship for Aspiring School Heads is a one-year professional development program for individuals at NAIS member schools who wish to become heads of independent schools. Through programming, mentorship, and a school project, fellows develop their own leadership styles, learn key issues and skills, and develop a strong network. The fellowship is a critical component of NAIS's leadership development philosophy. We invest in this program because we believe strongly in the importance of nurturing the next generation of independent school leaders. Equally important is the investment that fellows, their schools, and their mentors are making in their own leadership development. Click here to download a pdf file of the 2009-10 Fellowship brochure. Applying to Become a Fellow
We will begin accepting applications for the 2011-12 cohort at the beginning of September 2010. To be eligible for consideration as an NAIS Fellow, you must: - Work at an NAIS member school (and have worked as an administrator in independent schools for three or more full years);
- Have a master's degree or other advanced degree, or be in the process of working one;
- Commit to completing all the components of the program in the fellowship year;
- Secure the backing of your school head (including financial support); and
Complete the online application by November 12, 2010.
How does the NAIS Fellowship for Aspiring School Heads benefit my school?
In addition to helping fellows hone their leadership skills making them more dynamic, effective leaders, the Fellowship provides fellows with an opportunity to give back to their schools through their work with the individualized school project. Past fellows have strengthened their school communities by researching and implementing effective teacher evaluation procedures, developing alternative revenue streams, enhancing their school's marketing strategy, and working to create new programs and curriculum. The list of their accomplishments is extensive and impressive and has left their schools stronger and more competitive as a result. How does the NAIS Fellowship for Aspiring School Heads benefit YOU?
*A year long mentor relationship with a knowledgeable head of school
*Participation in the week long Aspiring Heads Institute (AHI)
*Assessments that help evaluate your effectiveness as a leader and manager
*Professional Coaching Opportunities
*Peer coaching and networking
*Various webinars focusing on the nuts and bolts of headship
*Webinar focusing on the nuts and bolts of the head search
*Participation in two NAIS Annual Conferences
*Specific programming at both NAIS Annual Conferences
Most importantly, successful completion of this program puts you ahead of your competitors when it comes to searching for a headship! What is the cost of this year long program?
The total cost for all the services noted above is $3,950. Imagine what the total cost would be if you separated and itemized the cost of each service listed above. This includes the cost of registration at two NAIS Annual Conferences, registration for the week long Aspiring Heads Institute (which includes room and board), and all programmatic and curriclar components of the Fellowship. The benefits to you and your school are priceless. For more information please contact Fellowship director Jay Rapp at 202-973-9752 or rapp@nais.org. Information for Current and Past Fellows
Click on the year of your cohort for up-to-date information: Click here for recommended reading from and for NAIS Fellows. To submit your suggestions, please e-mail rapp@nais.org Fellowship Alumni: Are you at a new school or in a new position? Please e-mail your new school or position information to rapp@nais.org. Resources and Contacts Information for Mentors
Click here for resources for current mentors. If you are a head of school and wish to serve as a mentor for an aspiring school head, please contact Jay Rapp at rapp@nais.org for more information
All participants at NAIS member/subscriber schools are welcome to participate in the Fellowship Program. NAIS has an institutional commitment to the principles of diversity. In that spirit, NAIS does not discriminate in violation of the law on the basis of race, religion, creed, color, sexual orientation, age, physical challenge, nation of origin, gender, or any other characteristic.
NAIS is indebted to The Benedict Foundation for Independent Schools for its generous support of the most recent class of Aspiring School Head Fellows. |
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