Partner With Us
Support the Movement. Connect with Education Leaders.
The Center for Teacher Leadership (CTL) at the Virginia Commonwealth University School of Education is a trusted hub for research, professional development, and advocacy in education. Our mission is to support and elevate teachers as leaders to improve outcomes for all students.
We invite like-minded organizations to join us in this critical work. A partnership with the CTL provides a unique opportunity to connect your brand with a dedicated and influential audience of educators while demonstrating a profound commitment to the future of education.
Why Partner with the Center for Teacher Leadership?
- Reach an Influential Audience: Connect with a highly targeted network of classroom teachers, school principals, district administrators, superintendents, and policymakers—the key decision-makers and change agents in education.
- Align with a Respected Institution: Leverage the credibility and academic excellence of the VCU School of Education. Associating with the CTL brand enhances your organization’s reputation as a thoughtful and engaged supporter of the teaching profession.
- Demonstrate Your Commitment: Showcase your organization’s dedication to empowering educators and improving schools. Our partners are recognized as key supporters of the teacher leadership movement.
- Customized Opportunities: We work closely with our partners to develop customized sponsorship packages that meet your organization’s strategic goals and philanthropic priorities.
Sponsorship & Partnership Opportunities
We offer a range of opportunities for collaboration that provide significant visibility and engagement.
- Event & Conference Sponsorship Become a sponsor of our highly-regarded conferences, symposiums, and professional learning events. With various tiers available, you can support keynote speakers, networking receptions, or provide scholarships for teacher attendance.
- Research & Publication Underwriting Support the creation of cutting-edge research. Your organization can underwrite a white paper, a policy brief, or a major research report, receiving prominent acknowledgement as a key supporter of advancing knowledge in the field.
- Program & Cohort Sponsorship Directly impact educators by sponsoring a cohort of teachers in one of our leadership development programs. This is a powerful way to invest in the professional growth of educators in a specific region or subject area.
- Newsletter Sponsorship Place your brand in our respected monthly newsletter, which reaches the inboxes of thousands of engaged educators, administrators, and community stakeholders.
Who We Partner With
We seek partners who share our commitment to advancing education. Our partners include:
- Philanthropic Foundations
- Educational Technology Companies
- Curriculum and Content Publishers
- Professional Learning Organizations
- Corporations with a strong commitment to education and social responsibility
All partnerships are subject to review to ensure alignment with the mission and values of the Center for Teacher Leadership and Virginia Commonwealth University.
Become a Partner
Let’s work together to empower teacher leaders and transform schools. To learn more about our partnership opportunities and to receive our sponsorship prospectus, please contact our development office.
Email us at: partnerships@teacherleaders.org