2023 Growth Accelerator Application

Introduction

Please complete the application below to apply for the 2023 Growth Accelerator. Our team is looking forward to learning more about you and your school in the coming weeks!

If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to Alexis Hardy at ahardy@accelerateinstitute.org.

Part 1: General Information

Principal's First Name

Principal's Last Name

Pronouns

How did you hear about the School Accelerator?

Principal's Email

Principal's Phone Number

Principal Supervisor's First Name

Principal Supervisor's Last Name

Principal Supervisor's Email

How many total instructional staff are at your school? Please only include: full-time teachers, leadership team members, support staff (e.g. behavior interventionists, counselors), and the principal. (Note: Accuracy is important as this number will be used to measure survey completion if your school advances to the School Assessment phase of the selection process. This survey is anonymous and helps our team get a more holistic picture of the school.)

Please enter the names and titles of each member of your school's leadership team. Click 'Add another response' to add multiple members.

The people you identify should be individuals who are in the following roles: Director of Academics, Director of Culture, Director of Instruction, Assistant Principal, Academic Director, School Based Instructional Coaches and any other leaders that are in freed roles to coach and build teacher capacity.

These individuals should not have a teaching load of any kind and should have been identified to support you as the leader in co-leading instruction and culture work school-wide.

First Name

Last Name

Title

Part 3: Partnership Requirements

Note about Accelerate Summer Institute:

The Accelerator program starts with Accelerate Summer Institute (July/August 2023). This time acts as the academic foundation for principals and their leadership teams. Every year, Accelerator Principals share that Summer Institute is one of the most important and helpful experiences, allowing them the space to reflect, learn, connect, grow, and prepare their strategic plans for the upcoming school year.

Accelerator Principals attend 10 days of Summer Institute; leadership team members complete certain courses during that time but do not attend the full Institute.

We will share proposed dates in the spring. Please note that if there is a conflict with CPS Leadership Institute, we will work with leaders and their managers to determine a schedule that works for all.

If you have questions, please contact Alexis Hardy at ahardy@accelerateinstitute.org.

Should my school be accepted, I and all pertinent school based staff commit to participating in the School Accelerator for the next 3 years, including but not limited to: (1) attendance at Accelerate Summer Institute (Year 1 only); (2) strategic planning and Advisory support; (3) in-school assessments; and (4) ongoing communication with the advisory team?

I am aware that as the principal I am expected to attend 10 days of Accelerate Summer Institute, starting with Days 1-5 (July 11-15, 2022).

I am aware that my leadership team members will be expected to attend certain sessions/days of Accelerate Summer Institute (July 11 - 15, 2022).

The principal’s supervisor (e.g. Network Chief, superintendent, ED, CAO, etc.) is a critical partner in a school’s success. My supervisor is aware and supportive of my school applying for the Growth Accelerator.

Part 4: Job History

In order for our team to learn more about your professional experience, please share your job history here, starting with the position you held before becoming principal at your current school. Please enter your 3 most recent positions.

Job Entry 1

School Name

School City and State

Ex: Chicago, IL

Title

Start Date

End Date

Job Entry 2

School Name

School City and State

Ex: Chicago, IL

Title

Start Date

End Date

Job Entry 3

School Name

School City and State

Ex: Chicago, IL

Title

Start Date

End Date