The 2025 Cohort Application Opens on December 2, 2024.

Thank you for your interest in the PIC Principal Fellowship. 

Application Overview for the 2025 Cohort

Priority Application Deadline: January 17, 2025
Final Application Deadline: February 24, 2025

 Please email Dr. Amy Lippa at [email protected]. 
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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
• Eager to collaborate and share feedback with peers

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. ​

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 hour per month)
• Participate in leadership coaching calls
• Design and implement a Design Thinking Campus 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