Teacher Leadership in Action Post-Baccalaureate Certificate

Spotlight Experiences

• Stackable Credentials. Innovative program engineering with stackable credential options.
• Critical Theories and Practices. Key themes include action research and National Board Certification Core Propositions
• 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.
• Preparation for National Board Certification. Hands-on experiences with support from certified mentors.
• Competency Mastery Portfolio. Publishable portfolio demonstrating achievement and impact.

Course Requirements

Education Foundation and Specialization Courses (12 Credits)

Course Descriptions

Theories and Practices in Teacher Leadership Core Propositions I (EDUL 609)

The course is designed to provide teachers a full-spectrum theory-to-action experience of the five Core Propositions required for National Board Certification (NBC) (Part I). Integrating evidence-based practices and high-impact leadership, participants will have the opportunity to (1) identify and evaluate principles and evidence requirements of Core Propositions I-III; (2) audit Core Propositions I-III practices in educational settings; and (3) document and reflect on Core Propositions practices and outcomes in their own classrooms.

Theories and Practices in Teacher Leadership Core Propositions II (EDUL 610)

The course is designed to provide teachers a full-spectrum theory-to-action experience of the five Core Propositions required for National Board Certification (NBC) (Part II). Integrating evidence-based practices and high-impact leadership, participants will have the opportunity to (1) identify and evaluate principles and evidence requirements of Core Propositions IV-V; (2) audit Core Propositions IV-V practices in educational settings; and (3) document and reflect on Core Propositions practices and outcomes in their own classrooms.

Teacher Leadership Capstone in Action Research I (EDUL 611)

The course is designed to provide teachers a full-spectrum theory-to-action experience in action research (Part I). Integrating inquiry-based research and high-impact leadership, participants will have the opportunity to (1) identify and evaluate principles and evidence requirements for action research; (2) audit action research practices in educational settings; and (3) design, implement, and synthesize action research outcomes in their own classrooms and evaluate potential implications for educational improvement.

Teacher Leadership Capstone in Action Research II (EDUL 612)

The course is designed to provide teachers a full-spectrum theory-to-action experience in action research (Part II). Integrating inquiry-based research and high-impact leadership, participants will have the opportunity to (1) identify and evaluate principles and evidence requirements for action research; (2) audit action research practices in educational settings; and (3) design, implement, and synthesize action research outcomes in their own classrooms and evaluate potential implications for educational improvement.