Day School Leadership Training Institute (DSLTI)

The Premier Fellowship For New and Aspiring Heads of School

The Day School Leadership Training Institute (DSLTI) is a premier fellowship for new and aspiring heads of Jewish day schools and yeshivas. Mentors provide engaging experiential learning opportunities, cutting-edge leadership development, ongoing coaching, and spaces to collaboratively problem-solve with a cohort of peers. Over the course of two years, fellows will hone their skills and to develop the strong relationships that new and aspiring heads need to keep striving toward their leadership potential.

WHO ARE DSLTI Fellows

New heads of school who have completed one to three years as heads but have not had the opportunity to participate in DSLTI
Incoming heads of school who will begin their first headship
Educators and day school administrators who aspire to the headship
Candidates must have supervisory experience

APPROACH

Take deep dives into professional literature
Learn from experienced heads and professional consultants
Build a cohort of trusted colleagues
Engage in interactive case studies, and problem-based learning
Incorporate self-reflection into leadership practice
Become strategic leaders whose decisions, interactions, and priorities are grounded by the school’s mission and vision

Learn More About the DSLTI Cohort 13 Fellows

Learn More About the DSLTI Cohort 13 Mentors

Application Process

Cohort 14 applications will launch November 2024 and close February 2025.

If you are interested in applying and want more information before applications officially open, please reach out to [email protected].

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DSLTI Impact

Cohort graduates join a robust alumni network of over 200 prestigious Jewish leaders. DSLTI-trained heads are currently providing outstanding leadership in over 115 Jewish day schools and yeshivas across North America. Our active alumni network continues to provide support and a space for collaboration long after the program ends, enabling participants to continue to grow their leadership practice.

History

DSLTI began in 1998 as a field program of the William Davidson School of Education at the Jewish Theological Seminary. With dedication to enhancing the day school leadership field and enriching the experience of DSLTI participants, JTS and Prizmah forged a partnership in 2023 to strengthen the work of DSLTI. DSLTI is now a joint program of the Jewish Theological Seminary and Prizmah, putting this landmark leadership development program on a path of continued growth and sustainability, positioned to effectively cultivate talent and invest in the next generation of day school leadership. Since the beginning, DSLTI has graduated 13 cohorts, representing 200 prestigious Jewish day school and yeshiva leaders.