21st Century California School Leadership Academy, Cohort 3

The California Department of Education is seeking applicants for the 21st Century California School Leadership Academy, Cohort 3. The program aims to provide professional learning for administrators and other school leaders in critical areas identified by the CDE and CCEE. The selected provider will work collaboratively within the Statewide System of Support to build the capacity of educational leaders statewide. • The program will be free of charge to local educational agencies that receive federal Title II funds. • The 21CSLA Center will be awarded a minimum of $2 million per year, and each 21CSLA Regional Academy will be awarded a minimum of $1 million per year for a three-year period. • Lead applicants must be institutions of higher education, nonprofit educational services providers, and local educational agencies with expertise in providing professional learning, coaching, and mentoring to principals and other school leaders. • The program will provide training and coaching for principals and other school leaders, including teacher leaders, involved in school improvement efforts.