The next Student Outcomes Focused Governance SOFG Cohorts begin in February. To learn more, click here.

The three 2026 Cohorts available through the Council of the Great City Schools are:

• IMPLEMENTING SOFG BOARD - See Draft 2026 Syllabus for Time and Date commitments and cohort expectations
• IMPLEMENTING SOFG STAFF - See Draft 2026 Syllabus for Time and Date commitments and cohort expectations
• ADVANCED GOVERNANCE & COACHING - See Draft 2026 Syllabus for Time and Date commitments and cohort expectations

Please read the information provided above thoroughly to ensure understanding and check against your calendar for known commitments before applying. Please apply ONLY IF you are willing and able to commit to the dates and times indicated in the information provided. If you have questions before applying, please reach out to ajcrabill@cgcs.org or celsbernd@cgcs.org for clarification.

The application will be open through 12/31/2025. Priority will be given to applications received by 11/1/2025 Apply Now!