be a part of the next imagine network leader cohort!
To be eligible to participate in the 2026-2027 Imagine Network Cohort, an applicant must:
Be a district-level strategy or innovation leader in a public school system
Provide documentation of their Superintendent’s support of their participation in the cohort
Additionally, we seek applicants who are:
Positioned to meaningfully apply learnings from this cohort in their school system
Working on a meaningful, complex challenge in their school system
Demonstrating the ability to think critically about their system
Committed to showing up fully and contributing to the learning community
The application process has two steps:
Step 1: Application (Ongoing until June 5, 2026)
Submit your cohort application (see detailed requirements here). Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis after the priority deadline. As such, we invite you to apply as soon as you are able, and no later than our final application deadline:
Priority deadline: Friday, May 15, 2026
Final deadline: Friday, June 5, 2026
Step 2: Interviews (June 2026)
Invited applicants will participate in a virtual call with the Imagine Network team to develop shared clarity about mutual fit, readiness, and cohort expectations.
the cohort 2 leader application process
Have questions?
Join an informational webinar April 21, 2026, 10am PT/1pm ET.
Priority application deadline is Friday, May 15, 2026
Final deadline is Friday, June 5, 2026
Are you a district leader interested in learning more or joining a future cohort? Connect with us through the form below.
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For State Leaders
Imagine Network partners with Alliance for Learning Innovation on the State & Local Education R&D Leader Network.
The State & Local Education R&D Leader Network welcomes State Education Agency (SEA) leaders curious about, or already committed to, education research and development (R&D). The network offers resources and practices for leaders who want to come together to build R&D skills, collaborate, and learn from others. Learn more about our various resources and opportunities here.
