Leader U develops educators from various professional backgrounds to lead Democracy Prep campuses. One and two year tracks ensure that leaders receive the support and training they need to succeed.
Leader U Residency: During the first year of the Leader U program, Residents focus on becoming effective teaching coaches while taking on increased responsibilities within a school. Supports and responsibilities for Residents include:
- Two day summer onboarding
- Biweekly leadership coaching
- Monthly talks targeted toward providing effective feedback and best practices in varied disciplines
- Associate Teacher Mentorship: Residents coach and develop an associate teacher through the year
- Ongoing Professional Development Opportunities
Leader U Fellowship: The Leader U Fellowship is for Residents who have successfully completed their Year 1 Residency and applicants with more leadership and coaching experience. The one year Leader U Fellowship equips future leaders with the targeted skills and knowledge needed to successfully lead a Democracy Prep School. While no two Fellowships are alike, Fellows develop themselves and their leader lens through common supports including the following:
- Two week summer professional development
- Weekly leadership coaching
- Initiative Development: Developing initiatives that successfully target needs of the school of residency in the following areas: Coaching Teachers, Leading Teams, Building Strong Culture, Engaging Families
- Monthly analysis and reflections
- Ongoing Professional Development Opportunities
