Teacher Leadership Starts Here
Join the Teacher Leader Fellowship Academy (TLFA)—a yearlong fellowship that helps teachers grow as leaders, inspire change, and strengthen school communities, all while remaining in the classroom. The program includes three late afternoon hybrid sessions, along with access to two full-day conferences. Covered topics change annually to ensure the program is most impactful to teachers and their respective school districts.
2025-2025 Topics:
- Teacher Leaders Driving Meaningful Change
- Responsible Tech & AI Use in Schools
- Cultivating Communities of Care & Connection
- Championing Neurodiverse Learners
- Empowering Creativity for Transformation
About the Teacher Leader Fellowship Academy
The Teacher Leader Fellowship Academy (TLFA) is celebrating its tenth year of empowering educators. Founded and Directed by Dr. Betty Sternberg, this program is offered through Southern Connecticut State University’s Office of Workforce & Lifelong Learning in partnership with the College of Education and is proudly endorsed by the Connecticut Education Association (CEA).
Mission: To tap into the expertise of classroom teachers and provide an empowering, collaborative fellowship that builds leadership skills without leaving the classroom
Why This Program Matters
- For Teachers:
- Gain confidence as a leader, even if you’re unsure what your leadership path looks like today.
- Build skills to design and lead a project that creates meaningful impact.
- Collaborate with like-minded educators across districts.
- Earn a certified digital badge from SCSU.
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For Administrators:
- Support teachers as leaders while keeping them in the classroom.
- Strengthen school culture with empowered, collaborative educators.
- Flexible enrollment—reserve spots now, confirm teachers later.
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Participants receive a digital badge and certification at completion of program
- Online classroom hub on Blackboard (opens Sept 25).
- Four core learning sessions + end-of-year Institute (mix of in-person and virtual).
- Complimentary registration to the Teacher Leadership Conference (May 19, 2026).
- Registration includes food, beverages, and supplies.
- Nov 4: CEA Election Day Conference (8 AM–4 PM)
- Dec 4: (4–7 PM)
- Feb 19: Virtual (4–7 PM)
- Mar 19: (4–7 PM)
- May 19: End of Program Institute (8 AM–4 PM)
- 1–5 fellows: $1,540
- 6–10 fellows: $1,390
- 11–15 fellows: $1,250
- 16+ fellows: $1,125
Districts will be invoiced after submitting the registration form.
Districts can reserve seats today—no need to confirm teacher names yet.
Administrators: Reserve Your Seats:
Reserve Seats for Your District
Teachers: Share this opportunity with your administrator!