Illinois Affinity Group Facilitators
Helping educators of Color to create safe, supportive, and transformative spaces
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Application Deadline: May 1, 2024
Helping educators of Color to create safe, supportive, and transformative spaces
Teach Plus trains teachers in a variety of skills including: Understanding Structural Racism; Personal Consciousness and reflection; Setting Up Affinity Groups; Preparing to Lead Adults; Building Community and learning; Building Momentum; and Organizing for Impact
Teach Plus recruits and selects Illinois Affinity Group Facilitators from across the state who will develop, launch, and facilitate affinity groups in their contexts. They will become part of a larger movement of racial equity and support for educators of Color, with the goal of keeping more educators of Color in Illinois’ classrooms.
Teach Plus seeks a cohort of educators of Color to facilitate affinity groups in their contexts. Apply if you:
The written application asks you to complete general demographic information, short responses and provide a resume. Applications are due May 1st, 2024.
You will be notified by May 10th, 2024 if you have been invited to participate in an interview. Interviews will take place May 20th-23rd, and May 28th-30th, 2024
You will be notified if you have been selected to become an Illinois Affinity Group Facilitator. If accepted, you will commit to attending professional development: the in-person Kick-off Convening Saturday, July 27th, and Sunday, July 28th, 2024(food and accommodations will be provided), in-person Mid-Year Convening in January, monthly virtual sessions throughout the fellowship, and monthly one-on-one coaching scheduled around your availability.
Nominate a teacher who wants to achieve change in their schools and in the broader education system.
Schedule one-on-one time with a leadership coach to learn more about the Illinois Affinity Group Facilitator Fellowship and have your questions answered.
Attend our Information Session on Wednesday, April 10th at 5:30 pm to learn more about the Illinois Affinity Group Facilitator Fellowship, have your questions answered, and hear from previous Affinity Group Facilitators.