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

June 15, 2026 @ 12:00 – 1:00
CSP Cycle 5: Intro to CSP Webinar
Webinar for school and LEA leaders interested in applying for the 5th Cycle of the Expanding Opportunities: Missouri Charter School Program (CSP) Grant.
June 17, 2026 @ 12:00 – 1:00
CSP Cycle 5: Pre-RFA Webinar
Webinar for school and LEA leaders interested in submitting a request for application (RFA) for the 4th Cycle of the Expanding Opportunities: Missouri Charter School Program (CSP) Grant. Applicants are strongly advised to attend.
June 18, 2026 @ 12:00 – 1:00
CSP Cycle 5: Budget Support Webinar
Webinar for school and LEA leaders interested in applying for the 4th Cycle of the Expanding Opportunities: Missouri Charter School Program (CSP) Grant. Applicants are strongly advised to attend.
June 22 – July 15, 2026
CSP Cycle 5: Letter of Intent (LOI) / Eligibility Check Submission Window Open
June 29 – July 10, 2026
CSP Cycle 5: Letter of Intent (LOI) Office Hours
July 23, 2026
CSP Cycle 5: Eligibility Notification
July 27, 2026
CSP Cycle 5: Request for Applications (RFA) Opens
August 10 – August 14, 2026
CSP Cycle 5: Request for Application (RFA) Office Hours
August 21, 2026
CSP Cycle 5: Request for Application (RFA) Submission Deadline
August 24 – August 28, 2026
CSP Cycle 5: CSP-MO Administration Feedback Survey Due for Cycle 5 Applicants
August 28 – September 8, 2026
CSP Cycle 5: Peer Review Period
September 14 – September 18, 2026
CSP Cycle 5: Finalists Capacity Interviews
October 9, 2026
CSP Cycle 5: Awardees Announced
October 14, 2026 @ 12:00 – 1:00
CSP Cycle 5: Post-Award Calls with Cycle 5 Awardees
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