AUSL (Academy for Urban School Leadership)

AUSL is excited to announce Adam Case as our next Executive Director. Adam brings a proven track record of strategic and innovative leadership in both the public and private sectors, a passion for education, and extensive experience from his previous role at Right at School, where he expanded programs from a small number of schools in the Chicagoland area to serving over 40,000 students nationwide. “Adam is a passionate advocate for education who believes deeply in AUSL’s mission and the impact we have across the country. We believe his experience makes him uniquely positioned to lead our Residency program and Advisory Services into a new era of impact for students,” said Cardelle Spangler, AUSL Board Chair. His previous experience also includes serving as Chief of Staff of the Chicago Public Schools, and serving in President Obama’s administration, the Chicago Mayor’s Office and the Chicago Transit Authority. We invite the entire AUSL community to get to know Adam over the coming weeks as we share more about his experience, passion, and drive to ensure every student has an excellent education. Read the full announcement here: https://ow.ly/oIbB50SzHzy

The first CTR Value Award winners for the school year have been announced! Congratulations to our Residents for exemplifying CTR values this early on in their residency experience. Read more about the winners here: https://ow.ly/3Qab50Ubp5h

Rosa Jimenez, Assistant Principal at Solorio Academy High School, shares why her school continues to partner with the Chicago Teacher Residency. She mentions the sense of community and learning from mentor teachers and Residents as they are part of the larger school team. Solorio Academy High School has partnered with AUSL since 2010 - we thank you for your shared vision and commitment to education!

AUSL (Academy for Urban School Leadership) is pleased to announce the addition of Arnaldo Rivera and Drew Beres to our Board of Directors. ?? Arnie Rivera, the Chief Administrative & Equity Officer at Navy Pier, has a strong background in public service and education policy. He began his education career as a CPS teacher, and has since served in leadership roles across Chicago, including at the Chicago Public Schools (CPS), After School Matters, and the Chicago Public Education Fund. ?? Drew Beres, a founding partner of Croke Fairchild Duarte and Beres, brings a wealth of experience in government, community development and philanthropy. From his various leadership roles in Chicago's city government to his current role, Drew's work with civic organizations has consistently focused on building strong, vibrant communities through strategic partnerships. As dedicated leaders with extensive experience in education and community development, Arnie and Drew bring valuable perspectives to AUSL’s mission to improve educational equity and empower teachers and leaders in schools in Chicago and across the country. With their contributions, AUSL is well-positioned to deepen our impact in Chicago and beyond.

?? Are you looking for a rewarding change in your career to become an educator? ?? The CTR Recruitment team is hosting an information session for the Chicago Teacher Residency Program tomorrow at 4 p.m. CST to address AUSL's mission, the residency year experience, the application process and financial assistance. Please RSVP here: https://ow.ly/apPt50U5JPs

↖? Are you looking for a rewarding change in your career to become an educator? ?? The CTR Recruitment team is hosting an information session for the Chicago Teacher Residency Program on Wednesday, November 13 at 4 p.m. CST to address AUSL's mission, the residency year experience, the application process and financial assistance. Please RSVP here: https://ow.ly/Mf4v50U0W6t

October is National Principals Month and I want to send a special shout-out to our 23 amazing Resident Partnership School principals!?? I had the chance to visit recently with Joyce Pae and Victor Iturralde, two of Chicago's very best leaders at Chicago Academy and Solario High School. Principals are the glue that hold schools together and we at AUSL (Academy for Urban School Leadership) could not achieve our mission of training great teachers without the steadfast partnership of our principal partners. To all the Principals: thank you for your dedication, vision, and hard work. Your commitment to creating a positive learning environment makes a world of difference! #PrincipalAppreciationMonth #ThankYouPrincipals #LeadershipMatters

Current CTR Resident Andy Browning shares her daily routine as a full-time student on DePaul's campus and shows us how she navigated her first day of classes of Fall quarter!

Lots of exciting things happening at AUSL (Academy for Urban School Leadership)! Check out our latest update where I talk about visiting a resident teacher’s classroom and finding out she went to that very same elementary school! https://lnkd.in/gUK6yEPe

Mike Harris, Class of 2024 Graduate, voices his passion for teaching the next generation of students as he is able to witness their growth first-hand. He also finds it rewarding to see his former students continuing to succeed. If you connect with Mike's passion, apply to the CTR today and make a difference in students' lives: https://ow.ly/tWwU50TS7Ky