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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The Emerging Leaders Program

The Emerging Leaders Program is a year-long leadership development opportunity for potential autonomous school leaders.

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Latest News

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  1. Blended Learning Transforms Teaching Get Smart Schools 03-May-2012
  2. University Prep Inspires Hope Get Smart Schools 30-Apr-2012
  3. 23,000 Parents Partake in Streamlined Denver school-choice Program Get Smart Schools 23-Feb-2012
  4. DPS' New Choice System Explained Get Smart Schools 08-Jan-2012
  5. DPS Continues Progress on School Choice Reform Get Smart Schools 04-Jan-2012

Facts

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230 Colorado schools have been assigned “priority improvement” or “turnaround” rating, the lowest possible school ratings. (CDE)

Testimonials

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"To close the achievement gap, we must invest in leadership at all levels: teachers, principals, and districts. Great teachers are simply not enough and that's why we've partnered with Get Smart Schools (GSS). GSS is working to prepare principals who will lead their teachers and students to academic success. Together Teach For America and GSS will work to ensure all Colorado students are in schools with excellent teachers and principals.

Sean VanBerschot, Teach for America - Colorado