2026-2028 CLOC Fellowship Application

CLOC Fellowship: Empowering Educators of Color

The CLOC Fellowship is a two-year professional development program for early-career Massachusetts K-12 teachers of color. If you have 2–4 years of classroom experience and are eager to grow personally and professionally, this fellowship is for you.

Why Join CLOC?

Educators of color deserve the tools, mentorship, and community needed to thrive in the classroom and beyond. As a CLOC Fellow, you will:

Receive mentorship from veteran educators of color who share your lived experiences.
Gain tools and strategies to make a greater impact on your students and school community.
Build a sustainable career with resources to grow your income and influence.

This isn’t just professional development—it’s action-oriented. Fellows will create and implement action plans to improve the schools and students they serve directly.

Eligibility Requirements: To apply, you must:

Be a K-12 teacher of color in Massachusetts.
Have 2–4 years of classroom teaching experience (recommended).
Commit to attending all program sessions.

Application Process: The application takes about 30 minutes to complete, and decisions are made within 10 business days after an application round.

Cohort 5 Application Rounds
Round 1 October-December
Round 2 January-March
Round 3 April-June
Applications close June 30th, 2026

Please review and complete each of the following steps:

Online Application – Introduce yourself on Padlet
Zoom Interview and Send a Teaching Video to evelyn@theteachersloungema.org, abel@theteachersloungema.org, and cloc@theteachersloungema.org
Reference Checks (2)
Acceptance – School Leader Agreements

Questions? Email Evelyn Jean-Louis, Director of Learning & Development, or schedule a meeting here.

We can’t wait to learn more about you and support your journey as a CLOC Fellow!