Catalyst Fellowship

The Catalyst Fellowship brings together educators and entrepreneurs who want to materialize a world of possibilities for learning environments in St. Louis.

Fellows work together to assess and deepen their understanding of the needs and hopes of students, look broadly for inspiration, and develop solutions for the future.

 

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What to Expect

  • Connect with a diverse and committed community of education innovators
  • Collaborate with local and national coaches and trainers
  • Participate in six monthly full-day cohort meetings
  • Travel for an “excellent schools” visit and experience what’s possible
  • Commit an average of five hours outside of cohort meetings per month
  • Design and pitch a pilot

If you are seeking to be a change agent in the region, if you are seeking an opportunity to learn from a diverse group, if you are seeking an opportunity to have access to a network that gives you insight into new innovative things, then applying to the catalyst program is the thing to do

Bonita Jamison, Catalyst Alum & Superintendent Maplewood Richmond Heights

Fellowship Dates

January 8, 2025
SBF Session 9
January 8, 2025 @ 6:00 – 7:00
ISF Info Session [Virtual]
Virtual information session for the current Innovative Schools Fellowship application cycle
January 10, 2025
ISF Application: Final Deadline
January 14, 2025 @ 2:30 – 4:00
Pre-K Leader Workshop: Understanding and Applying Data [Virtual]
January 15, 2025 @ 9:30 – 2:15
Building Belonging: A True Colors Workshop
5501 Delmar Blvd. St. Louis MO
Using True Colors for Personal Success to Cultivate Inclusive Communities
January 16, 2025
CSP: Intro to CSP Cycle 3 Webinar
January 16, 2025 @ 5:30 – 8:00
Pre-K Educator Workshop: Understanding and Applying Data [Virtual]
January 18, 2025
SBF Session 10
January 22, 2025
CSP: Cycle 3 Pre-RFA Webinar
Pre-RFA Webinar (Applicants are strongly advised to attend)
January 24, 2025
CSP: Cycle 3 Budget Support Webinar
Budget Support Webinar (applicants strongly advised to attend)
February 3 – February 13, 2025
CSP: Cycle 3 Letter of Intent (LOI) Office Hours
February 3 – February 14, 2025
CSP: Cycle 3 Letter of Intent (LOI) / Eligibility Check Submission Window
February 12, 2025
SBF Session 11
February 20, 2025
CSP: Cycle 3 Eligibility Notification
The Opportunity Trust to notify eligible candidates after LOI review
February 21, 2025
CSP: Cycle 3 Request for Applications (RFA) Opens
February 22, 2025
SBF Session 12
February 24 – April 2, 2025
CSP: Cycle 3 Request for Application (RFA) Office Hours
The Opportunity Trust to hold office hours for RFA related questions
March 1, 2025
ILF Application Cycle Begins – Spring 2025
March 25, 2025 @ 2:30 – 4:00
Pre-K Leader Workshop: Instructional Support for CLASS & PKOF Prep
March 27, 2025 @ 5:30 – 8:00
Pre-K Educator Workshop: Instructional Support for CLASS & PKOF Prep
April 4, 2025
CSP: Cycle 3 Request for Application (RFA) Submission Deadline
April 9, 2025
CSP: CSP-MO Administration Feedback Survey Due for Cycle 3 Applicants
RFA respondents to complete CSP-MO administration feedback survey (mandatory).
April 14 – April 25, 2025
CSP: Cycle 3 Peer Review Period
May 1 – May 2, 2025
CSP: Cycle 3 Finalists Capacity Interviews
May 5 – May 9, 2025
CSP: Post-Award Calls With Cycle 3 Awardees
These calls will be used to finalize monitoring and reporting requirements.
May 9, 2025
CSP: Cycle 3 Awardees Announced
May 12, 2025
CSP: Cycle 3 Fiscal Year Begins
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