Designed to support current and future teacher leaders (e.g., team leaders, specialists, department heads, instructional coaches, curriculum leaders, teacher mentors, and those aspiring to such roles), participants engage in a one-year, four-course sequence. Educators will learn the art of facilitation, professional learning design, data-informed decision making and action research–all competencies needed to effectively serve in informal and formal teacher leadership roles at the school level. Throughout, educators will focus on developing the mindset and stance of a teacher leader.
The core competencies of the program include:
Building a simultaneous stance of leader and learner, including the skills needed to “manage up” and lead alongside formal leaders
- Engaging in field-based leadership work in participants’ schools
Providing a theoretical and practical foundation upon which later formal leadership might rest
Providing a solid foundation upon which further graduate study can build – specifically, for candidates interested in pursuing licensure as a principal/assistant principal via a Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study (CAGS) in Educational Leadership.
Each intensive graduate course is approximately seven weeks long. All coursework for the 2023 cohorts will be fully online, including a mix of synchronous and asynchronous learning.
The certificate also offers the option of taking additional courses, for up to 18-credits total, for those interested in pursuing a CAGS degree at a later time, or for those interested in a particular content specialization.
Educational Leadership Program Brochure
View our brochure to find out more about educational leadership programs at Salem State.
Information about Cohorts
For cohorts launching in fall 2023, all coursework will be virtual. This includes a majority of synchronous class sessions. When applying for fall 2023, please rank your preferences for participation in a Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday evening fully online cohort.