TEAM ASELI Cohort #7 Application 2026-2027

TEAM ASELI Cohort #7 Application for PRINCIPAL / SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER or COORDINATOR TEAM

Spring, 2026
Hello! Thank you for your interest in TEAM ASELI Cohort #7!

ASELI has traditionally focused on special education teachers or coordinators. Through a partnership with the Center on Education and Lifelong Learning (CELL) and support from the CELL School Leadership Initiative (CSLI) grant, we are excited to expand the model to include five school-based teams, each consisting of a special education teacher or coordinator and a building-level administrator who holds an administrative license and is actively leading in the same school.

Informed by CSLI’s emphasis on school-based leadership development, teams will work collaboratively throughout the ASELI year to strengthen special education leadership within their school while also deepening the leadership skills, shared understanding, and instructional coherence of both team members.

By applying for the TEAM ASELI program, you and your supervisor understand all requirements of this program:

1. Attend monthly virtual sessions one full day per month (typically the second Wednesday of the month).

2. Collaborate with your assigned ASELI mentor and maintain a shared professional learning log.

3. Conference participation: The teacher or coordinator must attend both the Fall and Spring ICASE Conferences. Registration fees are covered by the ASELI grant.

4. Engage actively with other ASELI teams, including participation in structured cross-team discussions and learning activities. Present a group capstone project.

5. Participate in High-Leverage Practices sessions, including discussion and application activities.

6. Complete assigned readings each month.

7. Administrator mentorship check-ins: The building administrator will participate in scheduled check-ins with a CELL mentor focused on leadership practice, implementation, and school-level problem-solving.

8. Teachers / coordinators will participate in on job shadowing experience with mentor.

9. Protect confidentiality of students, families, and staff in all discussions and professional log entries.

ASELI TEAM participants who are chosen for this program and have completed all parts of the program will be compensated $3,000 (each), paid in 2 installments.

If substitute teachers are necessary in order for you to attend, ASELI will reimburse the school corporation a daily rate of $100.

The required meeting dates are as follows:

August 11, 2026 (virtual)

October 13, 2026 (virtual)

November 10, 2026 (virtual)

December 8, 2026 (virtual)

January 12, 2027 (virtual)

March 9, 2027 (virtual)

April 13, 2027 (virtual)

May 11, 2027 (virtual)

The dates for the two ICASE conferences that the teacher / coordinator are required to attend are:

2026 Fall ICASE Conference (Sept 23-25, 2026) Plainfield

2027 Spring ICASE Conference (Feb 10-12, 2027) Plainfield
APPLICATIONS ARE DUE March 31, 2026.
BUILDING ADMINISTRATOR APPLICANT INFORMATION

TEAM Application Part 1 of 2
Building Administrator*

First NameLast Name
Email*
example@example.com
Building Administrator Personal Information*

Cell Phone Number

Address

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
School Corporation*
Current Position*
Number of Years Experience in Current Position*
Number of Years of Experience in Education*
Highest Degree Earned*
Indiana Licenses Held*
Are you current taking any coursework toward a degree or license?*

yesno
If yes, please explain below:
List any experiences you have had in leadership positions in special education.*

TEACHER / COORDINATOR APPLICANT INFORMATION

TEAM Application Part 1 of 2
Teacher / Coordinator Name*

First NameLast Name
Email*
example@example.com
Teacher / Coordinator Personal Information*

Cell Phone Number

Address

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
School Corporation*
Current Position*
Number of Years Experience in Current Position*
Number of Years of Experience in Education*
Highest Degree Earned*
Indiana Licenses Held*
Are you current taking any coursework toward a degree or license?*

yesno
If yes, please explain below:
List any experiences you have had in leadership positions in special education.*

Applicant Statement, Resume, and Letter of Support

Application Part 2 of 2
What does your team hope to gain from the TEAM ASELI program?*
Develop a statement (500 words or less) indicating why your team is interested in participating in this leadership institute. Discuss your beliefs, abilities and leadership experiences.*
Briefly discuss how you believe your team's attendance in this project will help you improve student outcomes. *
ATTACHMENT REQUIRED: Principal's Resume Attach a current résumé listing formal education including degree(s) earned, work experiences related to special education, administration, professional and civic activities, and other pertinent information. *

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ATTACHMENT REQUIRED: Special Ed Teacher / Coordinator Resume Attach a current résumé listing formal education including degree(s) earned, work experiences related to special education, administration, professional and civic activities, and other pertinent information. *

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ATTACHMENT REQUIRED: Letter of Support from Superintendent or Director of Special Education. *

**The letter must include support for your attendance at 1.) all required monthly meetings, 2.) both fall and spring ICASE conferences (teacher only) , and 3.) one job shadow experience with your mentor (teacher only). **
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Name of Superintendent*
Name of Director of Special Education*
By typing your name you certify that the information you are providing is complete and true to the best of your knowledge.*
Principal Signature
By typing your name you certify that the information you are providing is complete and true to the best of your knowledge.*
Special Ed Teacher / Special Ed Coordinator Signature
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TEAM ASELI Cohort #7 Application for PRINCIPAL / SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER or COORDINATOR TEAM

APPLICATIONS ARE DUE March 31, 2026.

BUILDING ADMINISTRATOR APPLICANT INFORMATION

TEACHER / COORDINATOR APPLICANT INFORMATION

Applicant Statement, Resume, and Letter of Support