Teacher Leadership (Graduate Certificate)
The purpose of this certificate is to prepare educators as teacher leaders in school settings. Graduates of this program will have training in how to mentor and coach teacher candidates, novice, and experienced teachers; operate as curriculum leaders at the school and division level; provide effective professional development and participate/lead professional learning communities; empower stakeholders and advocate for/participate in educational improvement.
Teacher Leadership (Graduate Certificate)
Description
What is Teacher Leadership at ODU like?
The purpose of this certificate is to prepare educators as teacher leaders in school settings. Graduates of this program will have training in how to mentor and coach teacher candidates, novice, and experienced teachers; operate as curriculum leaders at the school and division level; provide effective professional development and participate/lead professional learning communities; empower stakeholders and advocate for/participate in educational improvement.
Program Highlights
What makes Teacher Leadership at ODU unique?
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For both degree program and non-degree graduate-level students.
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Courses taught asynchronously online in a cohort model.
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A relevant curriculum taught by PhD prepared faculty with classroom experience.
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Develop knowledge and skills of teacher leadership that can be immediately translated to school environments.
Available Online only
AT A GLANCE
College / School:
Major:
N/A
Degree Level:
Graduate
Careers
What are some careers in this field?
Check out these ideas from ODU Career Development Services and the Occupational Information Network (O*NET). A median salary is the midpoint of what people typically earn—half of those surveyed earned above the median salary, and half earned below.
Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary
$103,010
MEDIAN SALARY
Plan, direct, or coordinate the academic, administrative, or auxiliary activities of kindergarten, elementary, or secondary schools.
Instructional Coordinators
$70,160
MEDIAN SALARY
Develop instructional material, coordinate educational content, and incorporate current technology into instruction in order to provide guidelines to educators and instructors for developing curricula and conducting courses. May train and coach teachers. Includes educational consultants and specialists, and instructional material directors.
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education
$65,420
MEDIAN SALARY
Teach academic and social skills to students at the elementary school level.
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
$67,340
MEDIAN SALARY
Teach one or more subjects to students at the secondary school level.
Courses
What are some courses offered in Teacher Leadership at ODU?
TLED 701:
Teacher as Leader
This course prepares elementary and secondary teachers to become facilitators of change in schools and communities. They will explore various leader roles in the K-12 context, including exemplary and critically minded practitioner, curriculum decision-maker, researcher, advocate, and facilitator of job-embedded professional development
Requirements
What are the requirements to apply for Teacher Leadership at ODU?
Students entering the Certificate program in Teacher Leadership should meet the minimum university admission requirements (Graduate Admission)
Complete an application as a non-degree graduate student for the graduate certificate in teacher leadership. Applications are due by March 1st with decisions made by April 15th each year.
Before completing an application for the Graduate Certificate in Teacher Leadership, you are encourage to meet with the program coordinator to discuss application and enrollment guidelines. If you are a current
School divisions interested in creating a standalone asynchronous cohort for their teachers or in an alternative format (hybrid, face-to-face, site-based) are encouraged to contact the program coordinator to discuss programming options.
To be admitted in the program, you must:
Submit a completed online application and pay an application fee
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college/university
Hold a valid Virginia professional teaching license or an equivalent from another state
Have successfully completed three years of teaching in private or public school
Submit official copies of all transcripts of undergraduate and graduate coursework and degrees to Graduate Admissions
Submit a letter of recommendation from a school or division administrator noting support for enrollment in the certificate program
Submit a written essay (approximately 500 words) describing their interest in teacher leadership and their recent experiences as a teacher leader
Cost
Tuition and Fees
Estimated rates for the 2022-23 academic year. Rates are subject to change. Anyone that is not a current Virginia resident will be charged non-resident rates. That includes international students.
Virginia Resident
Per Credit:
$ 571
Non-Resident
Per Credit:
$ 1,394
Technology Delivered Courses Outside Virginia and/or the United States
Per Credit:
$ 595
Ways to Save
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Next Steps
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ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR
Name:
Brandon Butler
Location:
3123 EDUCATION BUILDING, NORFOLK, VA, 23529
Email:
Office:
757-683-6554
Graduate Admissions
Location:
1000 Rollins Hall, Norfolk, VA 23529
Phone Office:
757-683-3685
Fax:
757-683-6512
Email:
gradadmit@odu.edu
International Admissions
Location:
2101 Dragas Hall, Norfolk, VA 23529
Phone Office:
757-683-3701
Fax:
757-683-3651
Email:
intladm@odu.edu
Additional Programs
Are there other programs at ODU I may be interested in?
With over 120 undergraduate programs, 130 graduate programs at the master's, education specialist and doctoral levels plus a wealth of certificate and professional development programs, Old Dominion University has the program for you. Visit our academic program listing page to see other programs ODU has to offer.
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