The Principal Fellowship
​2023 Cohort Application Process

Thank you for your interest in the PIC Principal Fellowship. We encourage you to review the information below for our application overview, key dates, including the application deadlines and interview windows. 

Application Overview 
The 2023 Cohort Application window has closed. Be on the lookout for the 2024 Cohort Application that will launch in Fall 2023. 

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2023 Cohort - ​Recruitment Timeline & Key Dates

Submit Your Application	Round 1 / Priority Deadline: On ​January 17, 2023 by 11:59pm CST	Round 2: On February 6, 2023 by 11:59pm CST
Notification of Invitation to Interview	January 24, 2023	February​ 17, 2023
Sign Up for Interview	January 30, 2023	February 24, 2023
Attend an In-Person Interview Day	February 7 or 9, 2023	March 8 or 9, 2023
Learn of Acceptance to Program	March 1, 2023	March 24, 2023
Accept or Decline Your Fellowship Offer	March 9, 2023	March 31, 2023

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Frequently Asked Questions

who is eligible to apply?

All applicants must currently be in the principalship at the time of application and throughout the duration of the two year program. PIC currently serves North Texas area principals. 

WHAT DOES PIC LOOK FOR IN THEIR APPLICANTS?

Ideal candidates are: 

• Committed to actions that influence educational equity
• Interested in the principalship long term
• Committed to personal and professional growth
• Does well with ambiguity and willing to fail forward
• Ready to take action to make change
• Eager to collaborate and share feedback with peers

how many participants are in each cohort?

Each year, PIC actively recruits between 25-35 leaders per Cohort across multiple districts and networks. 

Is there a financial commitment to participate?

Yes, each participant must secure sponsorship with their district or network and approval from their supervisor to join the Cohort. 

what are the program commitments?

All program participants must commit to fulfilling the program commitments prior to the Cohort start:

• Attend Summer Institute (~3 full days) in June 
• Attend Monthly Sessions
  
  • 1.5 days per month from August to April
    
  • Typically full day Thursday and half day Friday
• Complete pre-session work (Average 1-3 hours per session)
• Participate in monthly coaching calls (60-90 minute 1x1 coaching call or group check-in)
• Design and implement a Design Thinking Action Project
  
• Participate in end-of-program Leadership Collaboration event to publicly share learnings from project
  
• Provide data for program impact analysis
• Participate in personal and campus surveys, and share campus data for program evaluation
  

WHAT SHOULD I EXPECT FOR THE IN-PERSON INTERVIEW DAY?

The in-person interview is an opportunity for the PIC team and evaluators to learn more about your interest and fit for the program. The structure is typically a half day (morning or afternoon), where you'll have an opportunity to meet other applicants and current or alumni participants of the program.