Endorsement Program for Teacher Leadership (Certification: Teacher Leadership)

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Program Description: This 12-credit endorsement in Teacher leadership is available to individuals who hold a Standard Instructional Certificate in the state of New Jersey and who have at least four years of teaching experience. Students already enrolled in a degree program at the GSE, who already possess a Standard Instructional Certificate may complete the endorsement program in conjunction with their degree program. In addition, non-degree-seeking students may complete the program on a non-matriculated basis (see below for more information about this option).

The program has three goals:

1. To prepare teacher leaders to work in diverse settings with an understanding of how collaborative culture supports educator development and student learning
2. To prepare teacher leaders who are knowledgeable about the use of data, assessments, and research to facilitate improvements in instruction and learning
3. To foster an understanding of the range of teacher leader roles and practices and how they contribute to improved outreach, family and community collaboration, and educational advocacy