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 {Register Now}
• 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 can I can strengthen curriculum and instruction?
How do I lead for change?
• Program cost
$3000 - includes non-refundable $50 application fee. $200 per person discount for applying as part of a team.
• 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). Tuition payment of $1000 is due in the first week of the program for students enrolling for credit.
• Experienced instructors – Instructors are successful instructional leaders, practitioners and graduate faculty.
• Sensible learning structure - The TLC Online graduate program comprises six courses and two introductory weeks.
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 individual projects under the guidance of a faculty advisor. Students present their leadership portfolios during the final week of the program.
$50 Application Fee
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