Changemakers Activated for Educational Equity
About the Lead in Las Vegas Fellowship
Lead in Las Vegas is a year-long development opportunity for courageous and talented alumni who will change the trajectory of students in Nevada by gaining the knowledge and skills needed to take the next step in their leadership. Participants can choose to go into one of our two leadership development tracks. Read on to learn more about the benefits, requirements, and timeline.
Hear from former fellow, Matt Dang ('18 Las Vegas Alum) about the systems-change project his group pursued in partnership with students and families as a part of Track 1: Sage and Systems Fellowship.
Hear from current fellow, Joseph Oh ('18 Las Vegas Alum), about how he incorporated his passion for technology into the professional learning series he created for educators as a part of Track 2: School Leadership Grant.
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Track 1: Sage & Systems Fellowship
Benefits:
Award: $5,000 - $6,000
Relocation assistance: $2,500
Maximum total stipend: $9,000
Job placement support
Build capacity to effect change on the educational landscape alongside community members
Networking with nonprofit and school systems leaders
Opportunities to grow leadership and crystallize your theory of change
Requirements:
Must be TFA alumni
Attend monthly gatherings (September 2023-June 2024)
Work on systems change project
Commit to living in Nevada from September 2023 through June 2025
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Track 2: School Leadership Grant
Benefits:
Scholarship: $5,000
Relocation assistance: $2,500 - $3,500
Maximum total stipend: $9,000
Job placement support
Build capacity on the mindset, knowledge, and skills needed to become a transformational school leader
Networking with other aspiring and current school leaders
Individualized support throughout aspiring school leadership pipeline
Requirements:
Must be TFA alumni
Pursue admin degree that’s valid in Nevada
Create 3 professional learning workshops
Commit to living in Nevada from September 2023 through June 2025
Upcoming: Join Us for a Virtual Info Session!
Who: Interested Alumni
When: Wednesday, June 14th at 4:00pm Pacific
Hear from LV Staff Member and ‘13 LV Alum, Ciara Owens about why YOU should choose to Lead in Las Vegas!
“This fellowship has allowed me to expand my knowledge on what system change really means and start thinking about how to measure impact, bring in stakeholder, minimize harm, and push my ideas further or change them completely.”
“I have met a lot of other TFA alumni who are working and living in Las Vegas as well. It’s been nice to connect with alumni who are not from the same corps year or placement location as me because I don’t think I would have otherwise.”
Application Timeline
Dec. 12, 2022 - Application Opens!
Dec. 14, 2022 - Virtual Information Session 1
Jan. 25, 2023 - Virtual Information Session 2
Feb. 15, 2023 - Virtual Information Session 3
Feb. 21, 2023 - Priority Deadline (includes additional $500 signing bonus)
Feb. 27-Mar. 3, 2023 - Priority deadline interviews
Mar. 6, 2023 - Next steps communicated (February deadline)
Jun. 30, 2023 - Final Application Deadline
July 5-12, 2023 - Final deadline interviews
Jul. 14, 2023 - Next steps communicated (June deadline)
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Will relocation expenses be paid for?
A: Yes, all accepted fellows relocating to Nevada will receive a relocation stipend (ranging from $2,500-3,500).
Q: How will TFA LV provide job placement support?
A: Employers across several sectors are constantly asking TFA LV for talent. Once an applicant is formally extended a fellowship spot, TFA LV staff will connect them to potential employers. *NOTE: fellows are responsible for securing their own employment.
Q: What is it like to live and work in Las Vegas?
A: While the Las Vegas experience is unique for each person, most people are blown away by how much there's to explore beyond the strip. Las Vegas is one of the greatest cities in the world—and the 25th most populous city in the United States which makes it the best big little city that you will ever live in. You will see that Las Vegas offers a high demand for jobs for our ever expanding city, no state income tax, relatively low cost of living, national parks for hiking, camping, and other outdoor activities, shopping, nightlife, easy access to neighboring states for exploration, and more! Most of what you’re looking for can be found in or around Las Vegas. Most importantly, Las Vegas is a city where you truly can make an impact in whatever field that you’re in. Get rooted in Las Vegas and make it your own!
Q: What does the systems change project in Track 1 entail?
A: The systems change project is a year-long journey where fellows will identify a problem in the community and will try innovative solutions for addressing it. The most important requirement is that the fellow works in partnership with the community and attempts to create measurable change.
Q: What programs can I access to pursue an admin degree for Track 2?
A: Teach For America Las Vegas has partnerships with the University of Nevada-Las Vegas (UNLV) and Columbia University’s Summer Principals Academy (SPA). UNLV’s Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Educational Policy & Leadership is a 36 semester hour program that prepares future school leaders to meet the challenges they will encounter in Southern Nevada PK-12 schools in the 21st century. SPA is a 14-month program consisting of two 5-week summer semesters and one year-long internship where educators learn what it takes to be innovative and transformative school leaders prepared to overcome gaps in educational access and achievement. Lead in Las Vegas participants can enroll in any program that will lead to an administrative endorsement in Nevada, so do not feel limited to these two programs. If you would like to discuss more options, please reach out to Doris Guvar.
