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Teacher Leadership Certificate Online
In their roles as mentors, coaches, grade-level leaders, instructional specialists, department heads, committee chairs and union leaders, teachers need training and support in order to contribute most effectively to the ongoing development of vibrant professional learning communities in their schools and districts. The MASCD Teacher Leadership Certificate (TLC) Online is a graduate cohort program that expands teachers’ understanding of curriculum and instructional leadership. It provides opportunities to practice new skills over time, reflect on the unique challenges of the work setting, receive feedback from expert practitioners and accrue credits toward an advanced graduate degree.
TLC Program Details
• Cohort model – This program is for indivduals and teams. Learn from teacher leaders in diverse contexts; continue learning with post-program networking and support.
• Online learning – Complete weekly assignments from anywhere during the time of day that is most convenient for you.
• Integrated case study approach – Engage in cycles of case study analysis, on site action research, readings, online dialogue, and reflection.
• Relevant and practical topics of inquiry:
Who am I and who are my colleagues as leaders and learners?...
What is the best way to use data to inform decision-making and focus on results?...
How do I build and lead effective learning communities?...
What perspectives inform my leadership moves?...
How do I lead for change?...
• Program cost -
October 2010 start: $50 non-refundable application fee with application; $500 by Sept. 3; $1000 by Nov. 5; $1000 by Jan. 7; $450 by Feb. 25. Discounts: $200 discount for applying as part of a team.
Additional scholarships may be available.
• College credit - 18 graduate credits are available from Cambridge College for an additional fee of $1000. Credits may be applied towards a Cambridge Master's (16 credits) or CAGS (18 credits). Credit students complete an additional writing assignment for courses 1-5.
• Experienced instructors – Instructors are successful instructional leaders and graduate faculty: Kathleen Buckley, Ed. D; Susan Henry, NBCT, Doctoral candidate; David Troughton, Ed. D.; Susan Villani, Ed. D.; Joseph Walsh, Ed. D. See instructor biographies.
• Sensible learning structure - The TLC Online graduate program comprises six courses beginning the week of October 4, 2010 and concluding the week of May 30, 2011.
Each course includes four weeks of "instruction" - case study discussion, reading, dialogue and application in the school setting - followed by a week during which students work on their individual action research projects under the guidance of a faculty advisor. Students present their leadership portfolios during the final seek of the program.
$50 Application Fee
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