Prospective Fellows

Ohio

The Fellowship (a US state approved principal preparation program) meets educational requirements for the Professional Principal License in Ohio.

Candidates in Ohio are eligible to enroll in the Certification-Only or Certification + Master’s track at either Clark Atlanta University or Bank Street College of Education.

Texas

The Fellowship (a US state approved principal preparation program) meets educational requirements for the Standard Principal Certificate in Texas.

Candidates in Texas are eligible to enroll in the Certification-Only or Certification + Master’s track at either Clark Atlanta University or Bank Street College of Education.

Wyoming

The Fellowship (a US state approved principal preparation program) meets the educational requirements for the Principal K-12 (or K-6, 6-12) in Wyoming.

Candidates in Wyoming are eligible to enroll in the Certification-Only or Certification + Master’s track at either Clark Atlanta University or Bank Street College of Education.

Virginia

The Fellowship (a US state approved principal preparation program) meets educational requirements for the Administration and Supervision Endorsement in Virginia.

Candidates in Virginia are eligible to enroll in the Certification-Only or Certification + Master’s track at either Clark Atlanta University or Bank Street College of Education.

Wisconsin

The Fellowship’s Master’s + Certification Track (a US principal preparation program) meets the educational requirements for the Administrator License - Principal in Wisconsin.

Candidates in Wisconsin are eligible to enroll in the Certification + Master’s track at either Clark Atlanta University or Bank Street College of Education.

Washington

The Fellowship is not yet available in Washington. Submit a request for information to be the first to hear when the Fellowship comes to your state!

West Virginia

The Fellowship (a US state approved principal preparation program) meets educational requirements for the Initial Professional Administrative Certificate in West Virginia.

Candidates in West Virginia are eligible to enroll in the Certification-Only or Certification + Master’s track at either Clark Atlanta University or Bank Street College of Education.

Vermont

The Fellowship (a US state approved principal preparation program) meets educational requirements for the Principal Endorsement (code 91) in Vermont.

Candidates in Vermont are eligible to enroll in the Certification-Only or Certification + Master’s track at either Clark Atlanta University or Bank Street College of Education.

Utah

The Fellowship is not yet available in Utah. Submit a request for information to be the first to hear when the Fellowship comes to your state!

South Dakota

The Fellowship’s Master’s + Certification Track (a US state approved principal preparation program) meets the educational requirements for the K-12 Principal (Professional or Out-of-State Provisional) in South Dakota.

Candidates in South Dakota are eligible to enroll in the Certification + Master’s track at either Clark Atlanta University or Bank Street College of Education.

Tennessee

The Fellowship (a US state approved principal preparation program) meets educational requirements for the Instructional Leader License in Tennessee.

Candidates in Tennessee are eligible to enroll in the Certification-Only or Certification + Master’s track at either Clark Atlanta University or Bank Street College of Education.

Oklahoma

The Fellowship (a US state approved principal preparation program) meets educational requirements for the Principal Certificate (Traditional Route) in Oklahoma

Candidates in Oklahoma are eligible to enroll in the Certification-Only or Certification + Master’s track at either Clark Atlanta University or Bank Street College of Education.

South Carolina

The Fellowship (a US state approved principal preparation program) meets educational requirements for the Elementary or Secondary Principal (Tier I) in South Carolina. South Carolina educators must first seek pre-approval of the program from the South Carolina Department of Educator (SCDE) before enrolling in the Fellowship (any out-of-state educator preparation program). Sign in to My SC Educator Portal to submit a request for change or action and secure a letter of approval.

Candidates in South Carolina are eligible to enroll in the Certification-Only or Certification + Master’s track at either Clark Atlanta University or Bank Street College of Education.

Oregon

The Fellowship (a US state approved principal preparation program) meets educational requirements for the Reciprocal Administrator License in Oregon.

Candidates in Oregon are eligible to enroll in the Certification-Only or Certification + Master’s track at either Clark Atlanta University or Bank Street College of Education.

Pennsylvania

The Fellowship (a US state approved principal preparation program) meets educational requirements for the Principal PK-12 Certificate in Pennsylvania.

Candidates in Pennsylvania are eligible to enroll in the Certification-Only or Certification + Master’s track at either Clark Atlanta University or Bank Street College of Education.

Rhode Island

The Fellowship (a US state approved principal preparation program) meets educational requirements for the Building Level Administrator (12001) Certificate in Rhode Island.

Candidates in Rhode Island are eligible to enroll in the Certification-Only or Certification + Master’s track at either Clark Atlanta University or Bank Street College of Education.

North Dakota

The Fellowship’s Master’s + Certification Track (a US state approved principal preparation program) meets the educational requirements for the Out of State Educator License (OSEL) with Elementary or Secondary Principal Credential in North Dakota.

Candidates in North Dakota are eligible to enroll in the Certification + Master’s track at either Clark Atlanta University or Bank Street College of Education.

North Carolina

The Fellowship (a US state approved principal preparation program) meets educational requirements for the Professional Educator License as a School Administrator in North Carolina.

Candidates in North Carolina are eligible to enroll in the Certification-Only or Certification + Master’s track at either Clark Atlanta University or Bank Street College of Education.

New Mexico

The Fellowship (a US state approved principal preparation program) meets the educational requirements for the Initial Educational Administration (Pre K-12) in New Mexico.

Candidates in New Mexico are eligible to enroll in the Certification-Only or Certification + Master’s track at either Clark Atlanta University or Bank Street College of Education.

New York

The Fellowship at Bank Street College of Education is approved by the New York State Board of Education as a program leading to a New York Initial Certificate - School Building Leader.

Candidates in New York are eligible to enroll in either the Certification-Only or Certification + Master’s track at Bank Street College of Education.

New Hampshire

The Fellowship (a US state approved principal preparation program) meets educational requirements for the Beginning Educator License (BEL) with a Principal Administrative Endorsement in New Hampshire.

Candidates in New Hampshire are eligible to enroll in the Certification + Master’s track at either Clark Atlanta University or Bank Street College of Education.

New Jersey

The Fellowship’s Master’s + Certification Track (a US state approved principal preparation program) meets the educational requirements for the Certificate of Eligibility (CE)/Provisional Principal Certificate in New Jersey.

Candidates in New Jersey are eligible to enroll in the Certification + Master’s track at either Clark Atlanta University or Bank Street College of Education.

Nebraska

The Fellowship is not yet available in Nebraska. Submit a request for information to be the first to hear when the Fellowship comes to your state!

Nevada

The Fellowship is not yet available in Nevada. Submit a request for information to be the first to hear when the Fellowship comes to your state!

Mississippi

The Fellowship (a US state approved principal preparation program) meets educational requirements for the Five-Year Entry Level Administrator License in Mississippi.

Candidates in Mississippi are eligible to enroll in the Certification-Only or Certification + Master’s track at either Clark Atlanta University or Bank Street College of Education.

Missouri

The Fellowship (a US state approved principal preparation program) meets educational requirements for the Initial Administrator Certificate in Missouri.

Candidates in Missouri are eligible to enroll in the Certification-Only or Certification + Master’s track at either Clark Atlanta University or Bank Street College of Education.

Montana

The Fellowship (a US state approved principal preparation program) meets educational requirements for the Class 3 Administrative Principal License in Montana.

Candidates in Montana are eligible to enroll in the Certification-Only or Certification + Master’s track at either Clark Atlanta University or Bank Street College of Education.

Minnesota

The Fellowship is not yet available in Minnesota. Submit a request for information to be the first to hear when the Fellowship comes to your state!

Michigan

The Fellowship (a US state approved principal preparation program) meets educational requirements for a Standard Professional Principal Certificate in Michigan.

Candidates in Michigan are eligible to enroll in the Certification + Master’s track at either Clark Atlanta University or Bank Street College of Education.

Massachusetts

The Fellowship (a US state approved principal preparation program) meets educational requirements for the Initial Principal/Assistant Principal License in Massachusetts.

Candidates in Massachussetts are eligible to enroll in the Certification-Only or Certification + Master’s track at either Clark Atlanta University or Bank Street College of Education.

Maryland

The Fellowship (a US state approved principal preparation program) meets educational requirements for the Administrator I or Administrator II certificates in Maryland.

Candidates in Maryland are eligible to enroll in the Certification-Only or Certification + Master’s track at either Clark Atlanta University or Bank Street College of Education.

Maine

The Fellowship (a US state approved principal preparation program) meets the educational requirements for the Professional Certificate - Building Administrator in Maine.

Candidates in Maine are eligible to enroll in the Certification-Only or Certification + Master’s track at either Clark Atlanta University or Bank Street College of Education.

Louisiana

The Fellowship’s Master’s + Certification Track (a US state approved principal preparation program) meets the educational requirements for the Educational Leader Level 1 (EDL 1) certificate in Louisiana.

Candidates in Louisiana are eligible to enroll in the Certification + Master’s track at either Clark Atlanta University or Bank Street College of Education.

Iowa

The Fellowship (a US state approved principal preparation program) meets educational requirements for an Initial Administrator - PK-12 Principal / PK-12 Special Education Supervisor in Iowa.

Candidates in Iowa are eligible to enroll in the Certification-Only or Certification + Master’s track at either Clark Atlanta University or Bank Street College of Education.

Kansas

The Fellowship (a US state approved principal preparation program) meets educational requirements for an Initial School Leadership License - Building Level (Principal) in Kansas.

Candidates in Kansas are eligible to enroll in the Certification-Only or Certification + Master’s track at either Clark Atlanta University or Bank Street College of Education.

Kentucky

The Fellowship is not yet available in Kentucky. Submit a request for information to be the first to hear when the Fellowship comes to your state!

District of Columbia

The Fellowship (a US state approved principal preparation program) meets educational requirements for the Initial Administrative Services Credential in Washington D.C.

Candidates in the District of Columbia are eligible to enroll in the Certification-Only or Certification + Master’s track at either Clark Atlanta University or Bank Street College of Education.

Colorado

The Fellowship (a US state approved principal preparation program) meets educational requirements for an Initial Principal License in Colorado.

Candidates in Colorado are eligible to enroll in the Certification-Only or Certification + Master’s track at either Clark Atlanta University or Bank Street College of Education.

Indiana

The Fellowship at Clark Atlanta University is approved by the Indiana State Board of Education as a program leading to a Building Level Administrator License.

Candidates in Indiana are eligible to enroll in the Certification-Only or Certification + Master’s track at either Clark Atlanta University or Bank Street College of Education.

Illinois

The Fellowship (a US state approved principal preparation program) meets the educational requirements for the Professional Educator License (PEL) Administrator Endorsement - Principal (PK-Age 22) in Illinois.

Candidates in Illinois are eligible to enroll in the Certification-Only or Certification + Master’s track at either Clark Atlanta University or Bank Street College of Education.

Idaho

The Fellowship at Clark Atlanta University (a US state approved principal preparation program) meets the educational requirements for a Standard Administrator Certificate - School Principal (Pre-K-12) Endorsement in Idaho.

Candidates in Idaho are eligible to enroll in either the Certification-Only or Certification + Master’s track at Clark Atlanta University.

Hawaii

The Fellowship is not yet available in Hawaii. Submit a request for information to be the first to hear when the Fellowship comes to your state!

Georgia

The National Aspiring Principals Fellowship is approved by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission (Ga-PSC) as a program leading to a Standard Professional Educational Leadership - Tier I credential.

Candidates in Georgia are eligible to enroll in either the Certification-Only or Certification + Master’s track at Clark Atlanta University.

Connecticut

The Fellowship is not yet available in Connecticut. Submit a request for information to be the first to hear when the Fellowship comes to your state!

Florida

The Fellowship (a US state approved principal preparation program) meets the educational requirements for the Professional Certificate - School Principal in Florida.

Candidates in Florida are eligible to enroll in the Certification-Only or Certification + Master’s track at either Clark Atlanta University or Bank Street College of Education.

Delaware

The Fellowship’s Masters + Certification Track at Clark Atlanta University (an Indiana-approved principal preparation program) meets educational requirements for the Continuing License as a School Principal in Delaware.

Candidates in Delaware are eligible to enroll in the Certification + Master’s track at Clark Atlanta University.

Alaska

The Fellowship (a US state approved principal preparation program) meets educational requirements for the Initial Administrative (Type B) License in Alaska.

Candidates in Alaska are eligible to enroll in the Certification-Only or Certification + Master’s track at either Clark Atlanta University or Bank Street College of Education.

Arizona

The Fellowship’s Masters + Certification Track (a US state approved principal preparation program) meets the educational requirements for the Standard Professional Principal Certificate in Arizona.

Candidates in Arizona are eligible to enroll in the Certification + Master’s track at either Clark Atlanta University or Bank Street College of Education.

Alabama

The Fellowship is not yet available in Alabama. Submit a request for information to be the first to hear when the Fellowship comes to your state!

California

The Fellowship (a US state approved principal preparation program) meets the educational requirements for a Preliminary Administrative Services Credential in California

Candidates in California are eligible to enroll in the Certification-Only or Certification + Master’s track at either Clark Atlanta University or Bank Street College of Education.

Arkansas

The Fellowship (a US state approved principal preparation program) meets educational requirements for the Building Level Administrator license in Arkansas.

Candidates in Arkansas are eligible to enroll in the Certification-Only or Certification + Master’s track at either Clark Atlanta University or Bank Street College of Education.

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