Contemporary Teacher Leadership Post-Baccalaureate Certificate

Spotlight Experiences

• Stackable Credentials. Innovative program engineering with stackable credential options.
• Critical Theories and Practices. Key themes include culturally responsive practices and social and emotional learning; as well as two electives from the Stackable Credentials course repertoire.
• Live Virtual Delivery. Live virtual delivery with experts and practitioners from across the state.
• MicroCredentials for Career Advancement. Theory-to-action experiences for competency mastery.
• Competency Mastery Portfolio. Publishable portfolio demonstrating achievement and impact.

Course Requirements

Education Foundation and Specialization Courses (12 Credits)

Course Descriptions

Foundation in Culturally Responsive Practices (EDUL 601)

The course is designed to provide teachers a full-spectrum theory-to-action experience in Culturally Responsive Practices (CRP). Integrating evidence-based practices and high- impact leadership, participants will have the opportunity to (1) identify and evaluate principles and strategies of CRP; (2) audit CRP in their own classrooms; (3) design and deliver a CRP instructional unit in an educational setting; and (4) conduct a professional development session on lessons learned and potential impact of CRP.

Theories and Practices in Social and Emotional Learning (EDUL 602)

The course is designed to provide teachers a full-spectrum theory-to-action experience in Social and Emotional Learning (SEL). Integrating evidence-based practices and high-impact leadership, participants will have the opportunity to (1) define and identify SEL competencies and skills; (2) observe and evaluate the impact of SEL in a classroom setting; (3) design, deliver, and reflect on a learning unit that incorporates SEL competencies and skills; and (4) plan and deliver a professional development presentation centered on SEL integration in the classroom.