Graduate Application Process
Title
Graduate Certificate in Teacher Leadership
Please note: The Graduate Certificate in Teacher Leadership program does not lead to an academic degree.
Required Materials
- $50 non-refundable application fee
- Official transcript or transcript evaluation from the highest degree earned (e.g., undergraduate degree, or graduate degree)
- A letter of reference (preferably from a building principal or other educational supervisor)
- English Proficiency, if applicable for international applicants
- Submit a statement of purpose, answering the following questions:
- Three cohorts launching in fall 2024 will meet virtually (Tues., Wed., and Thurs. evenings); while a fourth hybrid cohort will meet partially in-person and partially online (Thursday evening only, located in Melrose, MA). In your statement of purpose, please rank your cohort preferences by meeting day and modality: Tuesday online, Wednesday online, Thursday online, or Thursday hybrid. Each cohort will meet only on their dedicated day, across the two years of the program.
- What current and/or previous work experience has prepared you for leadership roles?
- Why is this leadership program the right fit for you now?
- Ideally, how would you like to make use of your leadership skills in your school and/or district?
- Resume, demonstrating evidence of at least two years of teaching experience, or education-related, experience
Deadlines
Applications are currently being accepted for Fall 2024. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until cohorts are full or until Monday, July 1, 2024.