Chicago Leadership Collaborative Pathway 3 Residency (CLC P3)

Chicago Leadership Collaborative (CLC) is a key initiative within the district's school leader preparation pipeline, aiming to recruit, develop, and support talented educators who aspire to take on leadership roles in Chicago's public schools. The program offers a yearlong development program and an immersive residency leadership experience, both designed to provide comprehensive exposure to all aspects of school leadership.

Program Components:

Yearlong programming focused on developing essential leadership skills and competencies
Immersive residency experience providing hands-on exposure to various aspects of school leadership
Emphasis on developing proficiency in the Framework for School Leaders
Collaboration with approved principal preparation programs to support participants
Leadership coaching throughout the residency year
Coverage of all aspects of school leadership, including instructional leadership, organizational management, and community engagement
Blend of theoretical learning and practical application opportunities
Tailored content to address the unique challenges and opportunities in Chicago's public schools
Ongoing guidance and mentoring from experienced school leaders and coaches
Networking opportunities with fellow aspiring leaders and education professionals

Eligibility

2+ years Assistant Principal or district leader experience preferred (non-principal)
5+ years teaching/in-school experience
2+ years leading at least one teacher team to impact school goals
IL Principal endorsement preferred or earned by end of program
Active ISBE PEL (Professional Educator License) or Educator License with Stipulations (out of state) required

Next Steps

Complete form for any questions.

CLC Pathway 3 provides a rigorous, year-long leadership practice experience that engages highly experienced and near-ready aspiring principals in authentic, real-time experiences designed to accelerate the participant’s exposure to learning opportunities essential to the role of Chicago Public Schools (CPS) principal.

TIMELINE TO SCHOOL LEADER ROLE (after program): Immediately following program completion
Ready for: PRINCIPAL

Take a few minutes to reflect on your school leadership experiences and assess your readiness for school leadership by completing the Self-Reflection Tool

https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/8157129/Common-App-Self-Reflection-Tool

Eligible Role

Central & Network Offices

Organization

Department of Principal Quality, UIC and TFA, New Leaders

Duration

July 2025- June 2026

Time commitment

-Full time commitment to immersive experience in principal residency program - relocate new administrative leadership position in a new CPS school placement aligned to your needs. -Active engagement in coursework with the program of choice, leveraging opportunities both in the Residency and program to take on challenges, stretch, and learn. -Attendance at all scheduled Residency, Program, and school based experiences to ensure maximum exposure and learning.

Application window

2/3/2025-3/10/2025

Stipend

FTE position, $90k* or matched at higher salary (*dependent upon annual approvals)

Contact

Department of Principal Quality; cpsleaders@cps.edu

Cost

Varies by program - discuss with NLU, NL, or UIC