#LEAD: Charter School Leaders Program is a Michigan-only leadership development and certification program that prepares charter school staff for K-12 administrator roles across the state. The program is affiliated with the National Charter Schools Institute.
GVSU-authorized schools may receive reimbursement of 50% of the program cost from the GVSU Division of K-12 Education Innovation and Scholar Success (DEISS) to support staff pursuing administrator certification through #LEAD.
Program Highlights
- Gain support from an on-call school leader mentor who provides step-by-step guidance
- Learn from experienced instructors in monthly sessions and asynchronous online modules
- Build an online portfolio of practical leadership resources tailored to your school
- Earn K-12 Administrator Certification upon program completion
Eligibility Criteria
To be considered for financial support from the GVSU DEISS, an employee must:
- Be full-time staff at a GVSU-authorized charter public school
- Employed in a position that requires a School Administrator Certificate
- Have documented support from their school leader and board
Note: Support from the GVSU DEISS is limited by the availability of funds and not guaranteed.
Financial Support
The total cost for program participation is $9,850.
For participants approved for DEISS support:
- Full tuition must be paid upfront by the participant’s school
- GVSU DEISS will reimburse the school 50% of the program cost upon submission of a reimbursement request
Cohort Information
#LEAD offers four cohorts per year: January, April, July, and October.
Next Steps
1. Complete Application
Employee must complete the #LEAD Application
2. Upon Program Admission
Academy Representative must submit the #LEAD Program Support Application.
- DEISS will provide a decision (approval or denial) within 10 business days.
3. Reimbursement
Academy Representative must submit a reimbursement request.
- Academy will receive reimbursement for 50% of the program cost.
Applying for DEISS Support
The #LEAD Program Support Application must be completed by the academy (employer) on behalf of the participant (employee).
DEISS staff will review submissions within 10 business days notify applicants with next steps and reimbursement details.
Note: Participants must also apply separately to the #LEAD program.
Learn More
For additional information, visit the #LEAD Program Website.
Questions?
Please contact:
Jayme Lesperance, ([email protected]), Manager of Educator Enrichment and Outreach, for questions about DEISS support.
Mark Weinberg ([email protected]), Vice President for Leadership & Learning, for #LEAD program specific questions.