Program Faculty

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Kayla Bylund

Executive Director of Leader Development

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Julie Soskolne

Managing Director of Academic Operations and School Support

Rising Leaders Fellowship 2025 -2026
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Format
Hybrid
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Date
August 2025 – May 2026
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Cohort Size
≈25
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RMP Certificate
Yes
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Location
Denver and Aurora
This fellowship equips GLLs with skills and mindsets to move from teacher-leader to Assistant Principal readiness while ensuring consistency, equity, and shared language across campuses.

Program Requirements

All SY26 Grade Level Leaders are automatically enrolled; participation is part of the role.

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Invitations and calendars distributed by the Office of Leader Development.

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Opt-out available only in limited cases.

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Completion requires a capstone presentation and BOOST reflection uploads.

Program Itinerary

Oct 9:
Know Your Strengths, Know Your Impact: Self-assessment, Gallup Strengths Finder, leadership identity, and influence mapping
Jan 5
From Teacher to Coach to Strategist: Instructional coaching, CORE rubric practice, data-driven planning, backward design
Feb 13
Clarity Over Chaos: Time prioritization, leadership calendars, effective meetings, and leadership rhythms
May 8:
From GLL to Leadership Bench: Capstone presentations, reflection on growth, and vision for next-level leadership