Influence 100 Cohort 8 Application (SY26-28)

Thank you for applying to participate in Influence 100. 

Participation in Influence 100 is a two-year commitment. DESE will select districts with a demonstrated commitment to the goals of Influence 100 using the following criteria: 

District commitment to advancing equity and racial equity:

• District commitment to developing a strategic plan that centers equity and racial equity, including a strategy for diversifying its educator workforce and engaging in culturally responsive practices.
• District commitment to engaging in the Influence 100 network by participating in professional development provided by DESE on topics related to advancing equity and racial equity in their districts. 

 District commitment to supporting Influence 100 fellows:

• Commitment to supporting the Influence 100 fellow(s) through mentoring, support on an action research project to address an inequity in the district, and providing monthly release time for fellow(s) to engage in leadership development programming provided by DESE.
• Develop a district mentoring plan for the fellow(s) that will include shadowing each month and implementation (DESE will offer suggested mentoring activities).
• Commitment to attending a program kick-off and orientation with the Influence 100 fellow(s) in the fall and quarterly meetings with DESE on equity leadership.
• Soliciting a school committee member to be part of the kickoff meeting and quarterly sessions with the fellow(s).

• Attending 90% of Influence 100 PD sessions and quarterly meetings.
• Bringing whole self to each PD session; being open to learn and grow as an equity leader.
• Help build their district into a more equitable institution.

Contact JAKE Small at jake.small@mass.gov with any questions or concerns about the program or application.