MCC Fellowship Program
Shape the Future. Transform Special Education and ABA. Lead with Excellence.
What is the MCC Fellowship?
The MCC Fellowship Program is an immersive, paid learning experience for passionate professionals in behavior analysis and special education. Designed to blend theory with hands-on practice, the Fellowship immerses participants in a dynamic transdisciplinary school environment where fellows master training modules through MCC’s Transdisciplinary Behavioral ModelSM. Our Fellows graduate from the program not just with knowledge—but with the experience, confidence, and vision to lead meaningful change in special education and leadership.
Our Mission
At MCC, we believe great educators are made through experience, mentorship, and innovation. The MCC Fellowship cultivates the next generation of special educators, behavior analysts, therapists and leaders by sharpening instructional and leadership skills that directly elevate the educational experience for students—and influence the wider fields of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and special education.
Fellowship Pathways
The MCC Senior Fellow
The MCC Senior Fellowship is designed for accomplished special educators who are ready to transition into high-impact leadership roles within educational settings.
Senior Fellows engage in an intensive program that blends advanced theory with authentic leadership practice. Through a combination of expert-led individualized sessions, one-on-one mentorship, and real-world leadership projects, Senior Fellows develop the skills necessary to guide teams, influence school-wide practices, and drive meaningful organizational change.
Key features of the Senior Fellowship include:
- Leadership Development: Senior Fellows are trained in team management, instructional coaching, and strategic planning to prepare for administrative or supervisory positions.
- Advanced Theoretical Study: Fellows deepen their expertise in behavior analysis, curriculum design, and systemic educational improvement.
- Practical Application: Each Fellow leads critical initiatives within the school, gaining firsthand experience in leadership decision-making, conflict resolution, and mentoring peers.
- Individualized Mentorship: Senior Fellows work closely with an MCC Mentor to receive targeted coaching tailored to their leadership goals.
Graduates of the Senior Fellowship emerge as confident, capable leaders, equipped to elevate educational practices and shape the future of special education and behavior analysis not only throughout New York City, but nationally as well.
The MCC Teaching Fellow
The MCC Teaching Fellowship is tailored for professionals who are passionate about growing their teaching repertoires and maximizing their impact on student success.
This program provides Fellows with a rich blend of training, mentoring, and practical application focused on classroom excellence, student engagement, and innovative instructional design.
Key features of the MCC Fellowship include:
- Mastery of Teaching Techniques: Fellows refine their instructional skills, learning advanced methods for promoting academic, social, and behavioral growth in diverse learners.
- Student-Centered Practice: Through direct coaching and feedback, Fellows develop strategies for creating dynamic, inclusive, and supportive learning environments.
- Enhanced Problem-Solving: Fellows tackle real-world classroom challenges using the MCC Transdisciplinary Behavioral ModelSM, data-driven decision-making, and individualized student supports.
- Portfolio Development: Each Fellow completes permanent product artifacts and reflective projects that document their professional growth and instructional achievements.
Upon completion, MCC Fellows are empowered educators—equipped with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to elevate student outcomes and enrich educational communities.
Curriculum Highlights
Core Modules & Mentoring
At the heart of the MCC Fellowship is a robust series of Core Modules, designed and delivered by MCC’s team of expert educators, related service therapists and behavior analysts. These interactive sessions go beyond traditional lectures—Fellows engage in dynamic individualized trainings, collaborative problem-solving, and real-time case studies that mirror the complexities of real-world practice.
Key areas of focus include:
- Advanced Teaching Methods: Fellows deepen their instructional repertoire with evidence-based strategies rooted in behavior analysis, differentiated instruction, and the MCC Transdisciplinary Behavioral ModelSM.
- Ethical Leadership: Through scenario-based discussions and mentoring, Fellows explore ethical decision-making frameworks essential for leading teams and advocating for students.
- School-Wide Best Practices: Fellows study and apply systems-level interventions that drive academic, social, and emotional success across entire school communities.
Each Fellow is paired with a dedicated Mentor—an experienced MCC leader—who provides personalized feedback, coaching, and professional development planning throughout the program.
Leadership Artifacts
Leadership is built through action, and the MCC Fellowship ensures every Fellow graduates with a tangible record of their accomplishments. As part of the curriculum, Fellows create a series of Leadership Artifacts: job-embedded projects that demonstrate their applied skills and leadership growth.
Artifact examples include:
- Designing and implementing a targeted instructional intervention
- Leading a professional development workshop for colleagues
- Conducting a program evaluation with actionable recommendations
- Creating a student support or behavior management plan aligned with MCC’s model
Each Artifact is curated into a professional portfolio that showcases the Fellow’s readiness to take on advanced educational roles. This portfolio becomes a powerful tool for career advancement—both within MCC and beyond.
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