RISING LEADERS FELLOWSHIP

The Rising Leaders Fellowship is RMP University’s signature leadership program for Grade Level Leaders (GLLs) in SY26. Every GLL takes part in this fellowship, gaining targeted coaching, cross-campus practice, and a capstone project that prepares them for future Assistant Principal roles.

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Leadership Is Learned. Consistency Builds Excellence. Accountability Creates Equity.

In SY26, the Rising Leaders Fellowship is the core leadership development experience for all Grade Level Leaders. Through workshops, coaching, and applied projects, fellows strengthen their instructional leadership, adult management, operational precision, and cultural stewardship.

Leadership Is Learned:

GLLs are not just serving in the role; they are training for future Assistant Principal positions.

Consistency Builds Excellence:

Making RLF the standard for GLLs ensures shared language, expectations, and growth across campuses.

Accountability Creates Equity:

By systematizing leadership development, we reduce bias and gatekeeping in the pipeline.

Rising Leaders Fellowship 2025 -2026

This fellowship equips GLLs with skills and mindsets to move from teacher-leader to Assistant Principal readiness while ensuring consistency, equity, and shared language across campuses.

Format: Hybrid
Date: August 2025 – May 2026
Cohort Size: Aprox 25
RMP Certificate: Yes
Location: Denver and Aurora

Program Faculty:

Kayla Bylund
Kayla Bylund
Executive Director of Leader Development
Julie Soskolne
Julie Soskolne
Managing Director of Academic Operations and School Support

Requirements:

  • All SY26 Grade Level Leaders are automatically enrolled; participation is part of the role.
  • Invitations and calendars distributed by the Office of Leader Development.
  • Opt-out available only in limited cases.
  • Completion requires a capstone presentation and BOOST reflection uploads.

Course Itinerary

October 9
Know Your Strengths, Know Your Impact: Self-assessment, Gallup Strengths Finder, leadership identity, and influence mapping
January 5
From Teacher to Coach to Strategist: Instructional coaching, CORE rubric practice, data-driven planning, backward design
February 13
Clarity Over Chaos: Time prioritization, leadership calendars, effective meetings, and leadership rhythms
May 8
From GLL to Leadership Bench: Capstone presentations, reflection on growth, and vision for next-level leadership