Apply: 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:
  
  • We plan to launch at least three cohorts in the fall of 2025, and each will meet virtually. Candidates, in your statement of purpose, please rank your cohort preferences by meeting day (Tuesday online, Wednesday online, and Thursday online). Each cohort will meet only on their dedicated day, across the yearlong 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 2025. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until cohorts are full or until Tuesday, July 1, 2025. Please contact program coordinators with questions.
• The certificate in teacher leadership program does not support international students in F or J status due to program modality and/or part-time status. Please contact graduate admissions to verify which programs are suitable.