In 2015, the Special Education Leader Fellowship was created to meet the need for high-quality special educational programming in schools. Our 2-year Fellowship develops special education and RTI leaders, aspiring leaders, and their principals to create high-impact programs for students with learning exceptionalities.
Our Mission
We empower schools to be welcoming and effective communities for ALL students by developing the capacity of stakeholders through coaching, guidance in systems development, and collaborative trainings.
45 Schools Served
21 School Districts/Charter Organizations
3,200 Students Served
69 SELF Fellows
Our Approach
To ensure students with exceptionalities reach their potential, we develop special education leaders to build:
Their technical expertise and leadership skills
A shared belief in the potential of all young people
Partnerships with colleagues, external organizations, and parents; and
Personal responsibility for student success.
Our Fellows
Fellows work in high needs schools across
Greater New Orleans and Baton Rouge.
Fellow Profile
Fellows have various professional titles, but are special education or RTI leaders (coordinator, director, or other teacher leader) or aspiring leaders whose primary responsibility is the success of students with exceptionalities.
Additionally, they have:
2 years of teacher experience, as of first year in the Fellowship
Teacher-leadership responsibilities (for example, leading team meetings, coaching other teachers, planning professional development, analyzing data to improve learning, co-planning, etc.)
Principal support to develop their professional competencies through the 2-year Fellowship
A commitment of at least two years to their current school
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