Advanced Certificate: Educational Leadership
The Advanced Certificate in Educational Leadership is designed for experienced teachers holding professional teaching certification who wish to become administrators within a public school setting. The program is a partnership between SUNY Potsdam and SUNY Plattsburgh, providing the opportunity to earn an online advanced certification from SUNY Plattsburgh in Teacher Leadership. Completion of all program requirements lead to SUNY Potsdam recommendation for NYS school building leader and school district leader certification.
You’ll be eligible for promotion to leadership within your school district or another—you’ll be prepared to guide meaningful engagement that builds connections, fuels productivity and generates positive change. You will develop a strong professional network of fellow educators and faculty mentors who will help you move your career forward and find your footing as a leader. Graduates of this program are eligible for New York State School Building Leader (SBL) and School District Leader (SDL) certification.
The program focuses on providing students with conceptual and applied foundations in staff development, student learning and assessment, curriculum development, leadership and organizational change, financial management, and collaboration. This program is designed to meet NYS regulations with attention to the communities we serve and the social and economic changes and circumstances that students face in schools today.
Outcomes
Students will be able to:
- demonstrate that they can create and sustain inclusive, equitable, and diverse learning communities within academic and non-academic settings through collaboration with all stakeholders through the construction of a portfolio with supporting artifacts.
- analyze the structure, process, and outcomes of a federally mandated educational meeting and subsequent committee member interview, summarizing their understandings within the context of theoretical models of collaboration and communication.
- demonstrate leadership knowledge and skills of district mission and vision through the creation of a plan that uses strategic planning and ongoing data analysis and decision making for an identified district target area for continuous school improvement.
- create an action plan utilizing data analysis and evidence-based research leading to recommendations for transformative educational practices.
Students will be able to:
- demonstrate leadership knowledge and skills of district mission and vision through the creation of a plan that uses strategic planning and ongoing data analysis and decision making for an identified district target area for continuous school improvement.
- design a district leadership plan showcasing individual leadership qualities and ability to strategically support district vision and mission.
- develop a presentation for new board members’ onboarding and orientation which emphasizes ethical, legal, and professional responsibilities.
- demonstrate that they can create and sustain inclusive, equitable, and diverse learning communities within academic and non-academic settings through collaboration with all stakeholders through the construction of a portfolio with supporting artifacts.