2023-2024 Aspiring Latino Leaders Fellowship Application

The Aspiring Latino Leaders Fellowship is an academic-year program* that invests in K-12 Latino education leaders (campus and district leaders). This program focuses on long-term support for Latino education leaders. For additional information on the Fellowship, dates, etc., please visit: https://www.latinosforeducation.org/allf/

*The 2023-2024 program is planned to be a hybrid model with both virtual and in-person session. Attendance is mandatory at all sessions. Please review the session proposed dated and confirm your ability to attend.

The following attachments will be required as part of the application criteria:

Resume (2-page max in .PDF or .DOC format)
Short Response Questions (Attach as .DOC or PDF)

Question 1: What do you think is the most pressing challenge faced by Latino families in accessing quality education? What is the role that COVID-19 has played in this? (500 word limit)
Question 2: What brings you to this work? What in your school or district leadership experiences has shaped your beliefs about education? (300 word limit)
Questions 3: What role has your Latinx identity played or not played in your education leadership? (300 word limit)
Please have your essays ready to upload on a .PDF or .DOC document. You are able to save progress at any time.

REVIEW: If you are currently a classroom teacher, STOP. Teachers are encouraged to apply to the Latinx Teachers' Fellowship by visiting: https://www.tfaforms.com/5042556

Region

In which Latinos for Education region do you reside?

MassachusettsGreater HoustonBay Area (CA)

Are you applying as part of a Latinos for Education Partner? *Your organization will advise you if you are a Latinos for Education partner.

YesNo

If yes, what partner are you currently employed with?

Essay Responses and Resume

Upload your resume. (2-page max in .PDF or .DOC format)

Essay Responses (Written)

Question 1: What do you think is the most pressing challenge faced by Latino families in accessing quality education? What is the role that COVID-19 has played in this? (500 word limit)
Question 2: What brings you to this work? What in your school or district leadership experiences has shaped your beliefs about education? (300 word limit)
Questions 3: What role has your Latinx identity played or not played in your education leadership? (300 word limit)

Please have your essays ready to upload on a .PDF or .DOC document.

Please upload your responses to the essay questions in one attachment saved in .PDF or .DOC format.

References

Please list two (2) references that can speak to your education, experience, and work. Consider listing individuals who have known you for more than one year. A current manager/supervisor and a professional reference is highly encouraged.

Reference 1

First Name

Last Name

Email

Phone

Employer

Title

What is your relationship to this reference?

Current ManagerFormer ManagerProfessional Reference

Reference 2

First Name

Last Name

Email

Phone

Employer

Title

What is your relationship to this reference?

Current ManagerFormer ManagerProfessional Reference

Latino Identity

Please select the option that best matches your Latino generational identity.

First-Generation (I immigrated to America)Second-Generation (At least one of my parents was born in Latin America)Third-Generation (At least one of my grandparents was born in Latin America)Other

If other, please specify.

If not listed, please specify.

Please rate your skill level in regard to your Spanish language abilities.

Referrals/Nominations (OPTIONAL)

Latinos for Education strongly believes in rising as a collective and aims to build a strong network of Latino educations in the work. We would love to share on the great things we are leading with other Latino educators in your network that may be interested. We appreciate your time in providing contact information for others you may think would be a great fit for the Aspiring Latino Leaders Fellowship.

Someone on the Latinos for Education team will reach out to these individuals directly.

This section is not required but appreciated!

Would you like to share any nominations?

YesNo

Nomination 1

First Name

MI

Last Name

Email

Phone

Employer

Nomination 2

First Name

MI

Last Name

Email

Phone

Employer

Nomination 3

First Name

MI

Last Name

Email

Phone

Employer

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