Fellowship Nominations
We are accepting nominations for Cohort XVII Fellows for the 2027-2028 academic year. Nominate a prospective Fellow to help us improve academic outcomes for students.
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Join Our Powerful Network of Learning and Leadership
The Lynch Leadership Academy Fellowship is open to sitting and aspiring principals from district, charter, Catholic, and tuition-free independent schools across Massachusetts. If accepted, you'll particiapte in the 14-month Fellowship and be part of an upcoming cohort of motivated, mission-driven peers.
Online Application
The online application consists of a number of short answer and essay questions that allow participants to demonstrate accomplishments aligned to the competency areas. Applications for Cohort XVII are now open!
Interviews
The Prospective Fellow Interviews take place virtually and include several components and stakeholders.
Reference Checks
A member of the Academy staff conducts reference checks for each participant who is selected following the Prospective Fellow Interviews.
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| Thursday, October 1, 2026 | The application is available on our website. |
Thursday, November 12, 2026 at 7:00PM Wednesday, December 2, 2026 at 7:00PM | Cohort XVII Virtual Information Sessions - Register |
| Monday, January 11, 2027 | Primary application deadline (Sitting and Aspiring Principal Applicants) (by 11:59 p.m.) |
| Wednesday, February 17, 2027 | Secondary application deadline (Sitting and Aspiring Principal Applicants) (by 11:59pm) |
| January & February 2027 | Interview days |
| Friday, March 26, 2027 | Final decisions sent |
Candidate Profile
LLA Seeks Candidates With
- A strong instructional foundation
- An unwavering commitment to equity
- An openness to learning and growing within a collaborative community of leaders
Candidates Are
- Sitting principals who are already leading, but eager to further develop and improve.
- Aspiring principals who are assistant principals, directors of instruction, teacher leaders or central office staff members.
Please email lynchacademy@bc.edu if you are not sure if your school or district is an LLA partner, or to discuss becoming an LLA partner. There is no tuition cost for individual Fellows; instead, partner districts and schools are responsible for Fellowship fees.
Cohort XVII SY 2027-28 Professional Development Dates
| Tuesday, May 25th, 2027 at 1:00pm -- Thursday, May 27th, 2027 at 3:30pm | Cohort Retreat |
| June 8th, 2027 8:30am-4:30pm | Aspiring Principals PD |
| Tuesday, July 6th, 2027 - Thursday, July 15th, 2027 from 8:00am-4:30pm weekdays | Summer Institute |
| September 2027 - May 2028, 3rd Tuesday of the month听 | Monthly PD for Sitting Principals |
| September 2027 - May 2028, 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month | Monthly PD for Aspiring Principals |
