Innovation in Teaching Fellowship Application-Cohort 7

    Applications are due by Tuesday, May 3rd at 11:59 PM CST. Since the online application must be completed at one time (you cannot save your work and return to complete it later), you may wish to work on your responses in a separate document or print and fill it out offline first. You may also want to read through the entire application to get a sense for what is included in the process. If you have any issues, email Vanessa Rodriguez at vanrodriguez@dallasisd.org
    Using 500 words or less, or a video submission of 5 minutes or less, tell us a little about yourself as a person and an educator. What ideas, experiences, and people have shaped your approach to teaching and learning? Why do you want to participate in the Innovation in Teaching Fellowship? What do you hope to get out of it? 
     *Evidence Submission

    You will need to attach six artifacts to demonstrate eveidence of you reflect the six Innovation in Teaching fellow competencies
    Submit no more than six artifacts that demonstrate evidence of how you reflect the six personalized learning teacher competencies (Student-Centered, Entrepreneurial, Data-informed, Technologically Comfortable, Collaborative 2.0, and Improving Continuously)    . Artifacts can be anything you feel best exemplifies how you embody the competencies, e.g., lesson plans, classroom footage, academic or non-academic data, an interview with a student, a written narrative or case study, etc. One artifact can represent multiple competencies but please list the competency (ies) in the artifact title. 
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    Competencies include:
    Student-Centered: You put students first in all that you do – from planning to execution and everything in between, you’re firmly anchored in the needs of your students. You are quick to find and build upon the good things that students bring to the table and don’t get stuck on their gaps. Students, families, and the community are your active partners in the learning process.

    Entrepreneurial: You’ve never met a problem that doesn’t have a solution and love to roll-up your sleeves to tackle stubborn challenges in new and creative ways. You’re not satisfied to do things the same way we’ve always done them and are comfortable taking informed risks.

    Data-informed: You plan and make instructional decisions based on evidence and regularly track progress towards measurable goals. In your classroom, you use data to differentiate instruction for individual and groups of students.

    Technologically Comfortable: Technology doesn’t make you sweat. While you might not know the ins and outs of the latest online program, you’re not afraid to navigate through digital tools to figure them out and are generally a quick study when it comes to technology. You’ve had some experience integrating technology in your classroom and can speak to a few lessons learned.

    Collaborative 2.0: You have the poster, “There is no I in team!” (or something of the like) on your classroom wall. You’re eager to work in concert with colleagues to improve student outcomes and are always on the hunt for new ideas from your teammates. When it comes to shared team goals, you’re all in.

    Improving Continuously: You are relentless in pursuit of your goals and are not shy to ask for and use feedback to improve your craft. You regularly seek opportunities to learn something new in both your personal and professional life. Mindset might be on your nightstand – having a growth mindset is a non-negotiable in your classroom. Last but not least, reflection is part of your daily routine.
    ​Artifact 1 - Include a brief description of the artifact, why you selected it, and which competencies it demonstrates. You may include a link to the artifact in the text box, or upload an attachment below. Be sure to title all artifact attachments with the name of the competency or competencies that it illustrates.
    Artifact 1 attachment- Title all artifact attachments with the name of the competency or competencies that it illustrates. 
    Example V.Rodriguez-Student centered
    Max file size: 20MB
    Artifact 2 - Include a brief description of the artifact, why you selected it, and which competencies it demonstrates. You may include a link to the artifact in the text box, or upload an attachment below. Be sure to title all artifact attachments with the name of the competency or competencies that it illustrates. Example V.Rodriguez-Entrepreneurial
    Max file size: 20MB
    Artifact 3 - Include a brief description of the artifact, why you selected it, and which competencies it demonstrates. You may include a link to the artifact in the text box, or upload an attachment below. Be sure to title all artifact attachments with the name of the competency or competencies that it illustrates. Example V.Rodriguez-Data-informed
    Max file size: 20MB
    Artifact 4 - Include a brief description of the artifact, why you selected it, and which competencies it demonstrates. You may include a link to the artifact in the text box, or upload an attachment below. Be sure to title all artifact attachments with the name of the competency or competencies that it illustrates. Example V.Rodriguez-Technologically Comfortable
    Artifact 4 attachment
    Max file size: 20MB
    Artifact 5 - Include a brief description of the artifact, why you selected it, and which competencies it demonstrates. You may include a link to the artifact in the text box, or upload an attachment below. Be sure to title all artifact attachments with the name of the competency or competencies that it illustrates. Example V.Rodriguez-Collaborative 2.0
    Max file size: 20MB
    Artifact 6 - Include a brief description of the artifact, why you selected it, and which competencies it demonstrates. You may include a link to the artifact in the text box, or upload an attachment below. Be sure to title all artifact attachments with the name of the competency or competencies that it illustrates. Example V.Rodriguez-Improving Continuously
    Max file size: 20MB
    Submit a letter of recommendation from a current colleague that addresses how you exemplify the six competencies and why you would be a good fit for the fellowship. The letter of recommendation should be brief - no more than 500 words - and should come from someone you work closely with, e.g., a partner teacher, an instructional coach, a principal or assistant principal, etc. Use the text box below to provide a link to the letter, or include it as an attachment. If they would like to email us directly, have them email personalizedlearning@dallasisd.org.  Let us know in the comment box below. 
    Max file size: 20MB
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