Educational Leadership Program
Chair, Dr. Kathy Rockwood Manhattanville provides several programs for Leadership Candidates: a program for Teacher Leaders, as well as programs for those seeking administrative certification as School District Leaders, School Building Leaders, and School District Leaders/Athletic Directors
The Masters of Professional Studies (MPS) Educational Leadership Program targets individuals who do not already have a Masters in education.
The Professional Diploma (PD) Educational Leadership Program targets individuals who are interested in advanced studies beyond the Masters.
New! Teacher Leader Certificate of Advanced Studies The Teacher Leaders program targets teachers who assume a variety of informal or formally designated leadership roles in their schools. The 15-credit Certificate of Advanced Studies concentrates on specific skills and knowledge that are essential to teacher leaders’ overall effectiveness. This is a cohort-based program. A new cohort will form during fall 2008. The program brochure provides course highlights and admission criteria. It also contains a registration form that you may use to sign up for the informational meeting on May 19, 2008.
School District Leader (PD)- 36 crs.
School District/School Building Leader (PD)- 36 crs.
School District Leader/Athletic Director (PD)- 39 crs.
These programs are approved by New York and NCATE. They are aligned with the revised New York leadership regulations and the national standards established by the Educational Leadership Constituency Council (ELCC).
The Educational Leadership curricula are responsive to current research and thinking about leadership preparation. Our program strives to prepare future educational leaders who will act as change agents as they address the challenges confronting schools today. The overall goal is to prepare ethically and socially responsible school leaders of a caring learning community who will promote teaching and learning excellence. Toward that end we seek to develop the following leadership domains of competence among our leadership candidates:
1) Sensitivity to diversity considerations in decision making & planning
2) Acquisition of a solid knowledge base related to the leader’s role in supporting teaching and learning
3) Demonstration of a repertoire of effective communication skills
4) Involvement of the broader community as educational partners
5) Demonstration of professionalism and ethical behavior
6) Orientation toward a consistent, student-centered focus
