Why Choose Advanced Leadership Studies?
The advanced leadership studies program responds to shifting global, social, economic and educational trends to train leaders in the education field. Its participants and graduates are exceptional school leaders that are collaborative, principle-centered, lifelong learners.
The advanced certificate in advanced leadership studies is designed to help education professionals meet the New York State (NYS) for school district leadership. All courses in the program follow research based best practices in leadership principles, concepts and understandings. You will contribute your experience and learn from others.
Practical Leadership Skills
Each class includes a broad spectrum of learners. Diversity in knowledge and skill level allows all participants to enhance develop real-world leadership skills. You may begin courses at any point in the sequence. This is essential so those who have had advanced classes or relevant experience may practice skills that are necessary in any school, such as:
- Integrate new staff into the culture and belief system of the school.
- Learn from colleagues whose knowledge and experience offers valuable “slices of reality”
- Welcome participants regardless of prior knowledge, experience or position of authority/leadership. This encourages diversity and a variety of perceptions and experiences.
- Recognize that everyone is a resource. Participants own experience, knowledge, skills, dispositions, a world view and a frame of reference.
The Experience
The advanced leadership program is infused with experiential and collaborative learning, action research and technology. Learning happens in many ways: formally and informally, experientially and reflectively. As a leadership participant, you will learn from and network with colleagues and participate in workshops and conferences as well.
Courses are 7 weeks long with face-to-face meetings and online sessions. The curriculum makes use of leadership activities including case studies, simulations and role-play; and most courses require field experience. Core topics include:
- Education finance
- Data sources for determining school, personnel and program effectiveness
- Instructional design, technology and information processing
The program culminates with a major project and a 3-credit internship, amounting to 250 hours of leadership experience at the district level.