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:
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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
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Providing a theoretical and practical foundation upon which later formal leadership might rest
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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. 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
We typically launch at least three fully online cohorts in the fall of each academic year (Additional in-person cohorts may also launch in alternating years. Please reach out to program coordinators if interested in an in-person experience). Each cohort will meet only on their dedicated day, across the two years of the program. Candidates, in your statement of purpose, please rank your cohort preferences by meeting day (i.e., Tuesday online, Wednesday online, Thursday online).
If you have further questions, please reach out to edleadership@salemstate.edu.
