Once Fellows have completed Leadership Foundations, they will begin a full time Residency with a highly successful mentor principal. Fellows will be given leadership opportunities within the school and will be significant members of their school's leadership teams. All Fellows will have a set of specific experiences and skills that will need to be practiced during their Residencies to best prepare them to be successful leaders in their own schools. During and Just After the Academic Year Weekly advisory meetings and intermittent workshops during the academic year will allow for reflection and additional academic opportunities. Ongoing Professional Development and Support after Graduation.
Fellows receive intensive support and professional development for two years after graduation.
This will include on-line support, sharing of best practices, and performance reviews and feedback from skilled observers and experienced principals. While many current principals consider their positions to be lonely and lacking helpful peer relationships, New Leaders for New Schools will help provide the support, assistance, and networking to help our graduates succeed. For additional information on our curriculum, please see NLNS Curriculum .