Principal Fellowship 2026-2027 Application

Thank you for your interest in the Principal Fellowship Program with Arts for Learning Maryland. Please complete the following application that takes the place of a cover letter and/or resume. If you have any questions please reach out to Dr. Mark King

partnerships@artsforlearningmd.org

Your application will be shared with a small review committee and with your mentor, should you be accepted into the program.

We look forward to reviewing your application!

**Please HOLD all of the dates of the program while we are reviewing your application. THANKS!

Personal Info

First Name:

Last Name:

Home Address (including city, state and zip code):

Preferred Email Address:

Primary Phone Number:

School:

County

About You!

Share five words that students would use to describe you.

Share five words that a parent would use to describe you.

Share five words that a teacher would use to describe you.

What will you GIVE to this program? What experiences/qualifications/philosophies do you bring to the group?

What do you hope to GET from this program?

Anti-Racist Practices

Please read the following equity commitments, and ensure that you agree with them before continuing.

We create inclusive environments where all students' unique gifts and talents are discovered and cultivated, and where students' identities (racial, cultural, social, gender, etc.) are reflected all around them and matter through acknowledgement and affirmation.
We examine biases and an understanding of the concepts of institutional and structural racism and its impact on policies and practices, especially related to the administration of public education.
We have a passion for students: an ability to build meaningful relationships and a desire to "go above and beyond" to create homeplaces where Black joy is cultivated and thrives.
We have a commitment to seeing families as partners in education and communicating with them regularly.

PLEASE CHOOSE ONE OF THE QUESTIONS BELOW TO ANSWER:

How are you an anti-racist leader?How do you want to be an anti-racist leader? Select one of our anti-racist practices - what resonates for you? How? Why?

Which anti-racist practice will you write about?

We create inclusive environments where all students' unique gifts and talents are discovered and cultivated, and where students' identities (racial, cultural, social, gender, etc.) are reflected all around them and matter through acknowledgement and affirmation.We examine biases and an understanding of the concepts of institutional and structural racism and its impact on policies and practices, especially related to the administration of public education.We have a passion for students: ability to build meaningful relationships and a desire to "go above and beyond" to create homeplaces where Black joy is cultivated and thrives. We have a commitment to seeing families as partners in education and communicating with them regularly.

Please type your answer here:

About Your School

Why the arts in your school? How do you integrate the arts now and how do you see this program impacting student achievement and school culture moving forward?

What do you love the most about your school?

What do you see as the greatest need in your school?

Compensation

Principals will receive a $500 honorarium upon successful completion of the program (attendance at all events). In addition, their school can be awarded up to $2,000 in grant funds to support implementation of the strategic arts plan they develop as part of the experience. (Fellows complete a simple Google Form with their mentor to release the funds.)

Please type your name here to indicate that you accept the terms of the program and are able to meet the time commitments described above. By signing, you also acknowledge that all of the commitments of the program must be met in order to receive the honorarium and the grant.

Almost done!

How did you hear about the Principal Fellowship?

Please upload a headshot and brief bio as part of your application. This is required. THANKS!

Please note that the combined file size cannot exceed 35MB. If you have errors when submitting, please check your file and reduce the size if necessary.

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Is there anything else we need to know?

IMPORTANT! WE REPEAT! PLEASE HOLD THE FOLLOWING DATES ON YOUR CALENDAR WHILE WE REVIEW YOUR APPLICATION!

Welcome Dinner (Baltimore) Tue, July 14, 2026 5:30-8:30 p.m.
Summer site visits (Baltimore) Wed, July 15, 2026 9:30 a.m. -2:30 p.m.
Cultural Visits (Your Region) Thu, July 16, 2026 9:30 a.m.- 2:30 p.m.
Principals Retreat (Baltimore) Fri, October 23, 2026 to Sun, October 25, 2026
Wellness + Resource Brunch Sat, January 16, 2027 10:45-3:30
Wellness + Resource Brunch Sat, March 13, 2027 10:45-3:30
Culminating Session + Celebration (Baltimore) Thu, May 6, 2027 5:00-9:00p.m.

Thank you!

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