Influence 100 Cohort 4 Application (SY22-24)

Influence 100 Cohort 4 Application

Please indicate your interest in and commitment to participating in Influence 100, as well as nominations for fellows to participate in the program. Participation in Influence 100 is a 2-year commitment. DESE will select districts with a demonstrated commitment to the goals of Influence 100 using the following criteria:

District commitment to advancing equity and racial equity:

District commitment to developing a strategic plan that centers equity and racial equity, including a strategy for diversifying its educator workforce and engaging in culturally responsive practices.
District commitment to engaging in the Influence 100 network by participating in professional development provided by DESE to Influence 100 districts on topics related to advancing equity and racial equity in their districts.

District commitment to supporting Influence 100 fellows:

Identification of up to two fellows to participate in the Influence 100 program that meet the fellow selection criteria.
Commitment to supporting the Influence 100 fellow/s through mentoring, support on an action research project to address an inequity in the district, and providing monthly release time for fellow/s to engage in leadership development programming provided by DESE.
Commitment to attending a program kick-off and orientation with the Influence 100 fellow/s in the fall.

1. District *This question is required.

2. Name, title, and email address of person completing this form. *This question is required.

Briefly explain why you are interested in committing (or recommitting) your district to be a part of the Influence 100 program (2 years of engagement)?

*This question is required.

Do you have an equity plan and/or strategies for being a more culturally responsive district with more diverse staff? Please describe briefly.

Please submit the information below for each candidate your district is nominating to be an Influence 100 Fellow.

5. Fellow 1 First and Last Name *This question is required.

6. Fellow 1 Title *This question is required.

7. Fellow 1 Race *This question is required.

8. District Statement: Brief statement indicating district rationale for nominating Fellow 1. What makes them a strong candidate for the Influence 100 program? (Section Criteria) *This question is required.

9. Fellow 1 Statement of Interest: Brief statement from the candidate indicating why they are interested in participating in Influence 100 as a fellow.

10. Fellow 1 Resume (please upload)

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11. Fellow 2 First and Last Name

12. Fellow 2 Title

13. Fellow 2 Race

14. District Statement: Brief statement indicating district rationale for nominating Fellow 2. What makes them a strong candidate for the Influence 100 program? (Selection Criteria)

15. Fellow 2 Statement of Interest: Brief statement from the candidate indicating why they are interested in participating in Influence 100 as a fellow.

16. Fellow 2 Resume (please upload)

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Is there anything else that you’d like to share with DESE regarding your application?

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Statement of assurances. If selected, we commit to:

Give one day of release time per month to engage in leadership development programming at DESE.
Develop a district mentoring plan for fellows (DESE will offer suggested mentoring activities)
Engage in the Influence 100 network by participating in professional development provided by DESE to Influence 100 districts on topics related to advancing equity and racial equity in their districts.