The GSS Fellowship

The Get Smart Schools Fellowship is the only leadership program in Colorado dedicated to serving autonomous school leaders. GSS is working to recruit, train and place the next generation of entrepreneurial leaders.

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Our Model

The key to creating high-quality schools is strong leadership and a supportive community. GSS is committed to preparing leaders with the knowledge and skills to lead high-performing, autonomous schools and creating the conditions to make these schools a success.

Our Mission

Principal Licensure

Get Smart Schools is proud to be one of only a handful of organizations approved by the Colorado Department of Education to offer an alternative pathway to principal licensure.

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Build Your Board

Since the inception of the GSS Board Bank, 15 schools have accessed and successfully inducted a new board member using our pool of candidates and matching process. Let GSS help you find the newest addition to your board today.

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Facts

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1,700 schools across the country are “dropout factories,” where 40% of students quit between 9th and 12th grade. (Associated Press)

Testimonials

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"Get Smart Schools provided us with an incredible network of resources and talented education professionals. Atlas would not be what it is today without the support and expertise provided by GSS and the fellowship program."

Zachary McComsey