The M.A.T. in Teacher Leadership program supports educators who want to help build their school’s capacity for success, support a climate of professional growth or serve in leadership roles at the local, state or national level. Our Teacher Leadership program offers pathways for public and independent schools.
The Public School Leadership Pathway is designed for mid-career and more experienced educators serving in public schools who would like to sharpen their skill set related to classroom, school-wide, district, state, and national practices. Candidates in this pathway enter from a variety of professional backgrounds, including teachers, instructional coaches, education consultants, and those responsible for curriculum and professional learning at all levels. This pathway offers educators the opportunity to rediscover their love for teaching while expanding their sphere of influence on students, colleagues, and the teaching profession while also preparing them for roles in coaching and mentoring, curricular work, administration, and consulting beyond the classroom.
Coursework provides a foundation in coaching and mentoring colleagues, designing professional development for adult learners, working with administrators to scale up classroom initiatives, and partnering with policymakers to ensure that education policy meets the needs of students, families, and teachers.
Courses in this pathway provide personalization of the course content to each teacher leader’s individual professional interests and context. It also has a strong focus on social justice and equity with an emphasis on how to meet the needs of diverse learners.
Our Independent School Pedagogy Pathway is designed for early career teachers in their first few years of teaching. The course of study includes a foundation in lesson planning, classroom management, and teaching in a way that respects the identities of every student in the class. While some courses are specific to teachers in this track, candidates in the Independent School Pedagogy track also have the opportunity in some courses to learn from and alongside more experienced teachers in our two leadership tracks.
Courses in this pathway provide personalization of the course content to each teacher leader’s individual professional interests and context. It also has a strong focus on social justice and equity with an emphasis on how to meet the needs of diverse learners.
The Independent School Leadership Pathway is designed for mid-career and more experienced educators serving in independent schools who would like to continue to make an impact inside their classrooms and expand their reach beyond their classrooms by leading colleagues and other educational professionals. Candidates in this pathway enter from a variety of professional backgrounds, including teachers as well as those responsible for curriculum, professional learning, and other student support services. This pathway offers educators the opportunity to rediscover their love for teaching while expanding their sphere of influence on students, colleagues, and the teaching profession while also preparing them for roles in coaching and mentoring, curricular work, and administration. Coursework provides a foundation in reflecting deeply and intentionally on classroom and school practices, coaching and mentoring colleagues, designing professional development for adult learners, and partnering with administrators to scale up classroom initiatives, specifically in the independent school context.
Courses in this pathway provide personalization of the course content to each teacher leader’s individual professional interests and context. It also has a strong focus on social justice and equity with an emphasis on how to meet the needs of diverse learners.
Our online course formats are designed to accommodate your busy schedule and allow you to balance work, family and life commitments while engaging in professional learning for yourself. The flexible assignments are manageable and have immediate application to the work you are doing in your school.
A collaboration with ³ÉÈËÊÓƵand Prince George's County Public Schools, explore how SEL advances educational equity and personal student growth by establishing affirming learning environments that feature trusting and collaborative relationships, rigorous and meaningful curriculum and instruction, and ongoing evaluation.
The number one benefit to low-tech or no-tech school spaces is to have the students step away from their ‘normal life’ and take stock of the choices they make and the impact those choices have on their lives.
It’s cool for the kids, even though at this point a lot of these activists are in their late teens or early twenties, it’s cool for them to see that kids can do stuff and really make a difference.
Fifty two percent of faculty and staff nationally believe that the triple threat model should be the model to stay. But also, there’s still the majority of the people that feel as though the triple threat model isn’t sustainable.
How can an all boys’ school change to be a place where everyone feels respected, regardless of what gender they are and what role they have at the school?
How much impact can small grants can have on small rural districts in the US? What could your school do with $10,000? What if the teachers decided how it was spent?
When you're when you're thinking about a diverse classroom space and what that means, we need to invite our students to be brave as learners and build connection to each other.
There is a very unique way that we need to build relationships with our students and not just our immigrant and refugee students, but all students.
While teacher pay is a big topic when it comes to teacher retention, there are other issues that need to be addressed.
Art is able to cater to different learning styles and abilities. Students are able to express themselves through multiple mediums and feel a sense of belonging and actually engage in the work because they have visual support, auditory support, and even movements. And art reaches students, especially those with with special needs and even English language learners, which is something that we often have difficulties reaching.
It's really important for kids to understand at an early age that they do have some control and some say over their body and who is allowed access to it so that later in life it's not so difficult for students to say no or give consent.
What does diversity and the inclusive classroom look like in private schools? It's more different than you might think.
One of the biggest things is teaching about biodiversity and sustainable development goals is promoting social justice by fostering awareness and action towards creating a more equitable and sustainable world.
Capstone projects are based on teacher's passions, needs and leadership goals.
Wednesday, September 18, 2024, 7- 8 PM ET
Professor Eric Schildge will share and lead the group in practicing some specific and applicable tools and skills that work with students and adults to build community and foster dialogue across lines of difference, especially in those situations where conversations have gotten stuck and groups are experiencing division and conflict. See www.whatisessential.org to learn more about Professor Schildge’s approach to dialogue facilitation.
Tuesday, November 12, 2024, 7- 8 PM ET
As Artificial Intelligence (AI) continues to reshape the educational landscape, educators are faced with new possibilities and challenges. This webinar invites independent school educators to explore the evolving role of AI in education. Through an engaging and interactive session, we will discuss the potential of AI to transform teaching and learning, while also considering the ethical implications and practical applications. This webinar is designed to be shaped by participants' interests and needs, ensuring that the content is relevant and actionable. Whether you're just beginning your journey with AI or looking to deepen your understanding, this session will provide valuable insights tailored to your educational environment.
Rich Ognibene
Focus of his talk: Strategies to support LGBTQ+ students
Maddie Fennell
Focus of her talk: Unions and organizational leadership
Michael Lawrence-Riddell
Focus of his talk: Curriculum work related to race and racism
Monica Washington
Focus of her talk: Advocacy through speaking and writing for students and the teaching profession.
Happening at Mount Holyoke
