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Master’s Degree Program for Independent School Leadership
Full Year
(Academic year - Private School Leadership)
The MA (32 points) or Ed.M. (60 points) in Education Leadership, with a concentration in Private School Leadership is designed to enhance students' knowledge, skills, values, and practical experience so they can achieve their potential as leaders within independent schools. While many students complete the degree during the academic year, they may also opt to take a somewhat lighter load during the year and complete point requirements in the preceding or following summer. The core curriculum is complemented with electives from Teachers College and/or other schools at Columbia University. Within the context of their coursework, students experience integrative projects and related fieldwork. The program provides a strong foundation for leadership positions in independent schools.
Private or charter school teachers or administrators with at least three years of teaching experience and a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university are eligible to apply.
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Information about financing your degree may be obtained here.
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Master’s Degree Program for Independent School Leadership
Two Summers
(Summer intensive - Leadership Academy)
Designed for teachers and administrators who are endorsed by their Heads of School as strong educational leaders and who choose not to leave their jobs for an academic year, the Leadership Academy offers the same degree options (MA and Ed. M. in Education Leadership, with a concentration in Private School Leadership) as the PSL Program (see above). Rigorous study, collaborative projects, and practica in administration are hallmarks of the program. Unlike the Private School Leadership Program, the Leadership Academy curriculum is entirely prescribed.
Participants attend intensive six-week sessions in New York City for two consecutive summers and during the year continue their work by engaging in special projects tied to their host schools. The program of study is completed over 18 months.
Independent or charter school educators with 3 years of teaching experience and a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university are eligible to apply. Leadership Academy students must be recommended by the Heads of their sponsoring schools. Generous scholarship aid is available.
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Information about financing your degree may be obtained here.
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Summer Institute for Early Career Teachers
(enrichment for teachers with 2-5 years of experience)
The Institute is fully funded, including tuition, room and board. Participants receive 3 graduate credits from Teachers College for their work in this program. Up to 75 teachers study for two weeks on the campus of the Lawrenceville School in New Jersey.
Private school teachers with 2-5 years of full-time experience and a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university are eligible to apply.
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Joseph Klingenstein Fellows Program
(for experienced educators to use solely for enrichment or to support a degree program during the academic year)
Participation in the Klingenstein Fellows Program may be for a full academic year or for one semester. The fellowship includes tuition equivalent to 26 points at Teachers College and a generous living stipend. Fellows are required to return to their home school following the Klingenstein year.
Private school teachers with a minimum of 5 years of full-time experience and a bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university are eligible to apply.
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Heads of Schools Program
(enrichment for sitting Heads of School)
Up to 20 heads of school come to Teachers College for study, reflection and collaboration for two weeks in late January. The program offers a fellowship toward tuition and hotel accommodations.
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Summer Institute
