Through the BES Fellowship, individuals deeply committed to transforming education embark on a four-year process to design, found, and lead an excellent public school. To be considered for the BES Fellowship, all applicants must have at least five years of full-time professional experience, including at least two years working in K-12 education and at least two years of formal experience leading and managing adults. There are three distinct Fellowship tracks to serve more schools and more leaders in ways that are even more responsive to community needs. During the training year, Fellows receive a stipend that allows them to focus on the Fellowship as their sole professional engagement to design and develop their school.