The WLC leads a number of initiatives and programs to support aspiring and current educators in navigating the path to reaching their goals. Whether you are a paraprofessional or long term substitute interested in becoming a certified teacher or a current teacher looking for support along your journey as an educator. In collaboration with districts, DDOE and university partners, we can provide additional support. We offer a variety of programs, individualized support and professional learning opportunities for educators of all backgrounds. You can sign up to receive more information on our educator pathway support by completing the WLC interest form or reach out to [email protected].
Teacher Leader Design Fellowship (TLDF)
Developing the Teacher Leader Pipeline of the future!
The WLC Teacher Leadership Design Fellowship is a year-long leadership development and design lab journey for experienced educators in WLC schools. Teacher leaders from across our 9 WLC schools and 2 charter school partners were selected to spend the upcoming 2024-2025 school year engaging in meaningful professional development, experiential learning, and design lab experiences.
This year-long fellowship includes:
- Coaching – Each WLC Teacher Leadership Design Fellow is assigned a coach to support each Teacher Leader’s growth as an exemplary classroom teacher and reflective practitioner.
- Experiential Learning – The cohort will travel on “inspiration visits” and engage in workshop experiences exposing them to innovative schools beyond the local context. They will explore education models, including school visits within and outside of Wilmington and participate in professional learning conferences.
- Teacher Leadership Model Design – Design Fellows will engage in an immersive professional learning work group to contribute to the design of a signature WLC teacher leadership model.
- Professional Development Leads – Each WLC Teacher Leadership Design Fellow will be supported in bringing back learnings to fellow educators throughout the year.
Fellows receive an annual stipend for their work during this fellowship.
Applications are now closed, but check back in the spring for more information.
Participating schools
Maurice Pritchett Sr. Academy
The Bayard School
Harlan Elementary School
Joseph E. Johnson Elementary School
William C. Lewis Dual Language Elementary School
Pulaski Early Education Center
Stubbs Early Education Center
Warner Elementary School
Shortlidge Academy
PartNERS
Transformative Education Pathway (TEP)
Empowering educators & community members to make an impact in education!
This pathway is designed for diverse educators to earn a bachelor’s degree through College Unbound and carve their path to becoming leaders and change-makers in education. The WLC Transformative Education Pathway (TEP) is a unique opportunity for a cohort of 10 staff members in city of Wilmington schools to pursue a tuition free Bachelor’s degree beginning in January 2025. Graduates will be supported in entering an Alternative Route to Certification (ARTC) program to pursue teaching certification and commit to a teaching placement within the city of Wilmington.
Learn more at www.collegeuncound.edu
Applications are now closed for the Spring 2025 cohort.
Journey to Certification
Guiding You Along Your Teacher Pathway!
The WLC leads a number of initiatives and programs to support aspiring and current educators in navigating the path to reaching their goals. We offer a variety of programs, individualized support and professional learning opportunities for educators of all backgrounds. Click the “Learn More” below for more information on:
- Teacher Assessment Preparation Program (T.A.P.P)
- 240 Tutoring
- Alternative Routes to Certification (ARTC) Programs
- Teacher Pipeline Programs
- Financial Supports For Delaware Educators