School Leadership Concentration (M.Ed.)

Students in the School Leadership concentration in the M.Ed. program work individually and with colleagues, in the classroom and in the field, to explore concepts while acquiring and applying their skills. An initial teaching license or equivalent is required for admission. The additional endorsement as a Vermont School Principal, Director of Curriculum, or Director of Special Education can be earned through this program if the applicant has a teaching license and a minimum of three years PK-12 teaching experience as a licensed educator in accordance with the Vermont Licensing Rules.

All M.Ed. students are required to complete GED 558 and GED 699 as outlined in the Master of Education section of this catalog.

Optional Endorsements

Director of Curriculum Endorsement (M.Ed. or CAGS)

Director of Special Education Endorsement (M.Ed. or CAGS)

Principal Endorsement (M.Ed. or CAGS)

Required Coursework

GED 511 - Fundamentals of Curriculum Credits: 3
GED 567 - Legal and Financial Management of Schools Credits: 4
GED 572 - School Leadership Credits: 3
GED 618 - From Assessment to Action: Using Data to Improve Student Learning Credits: 3
GED 621 - Supervision, Evaluation, and Teacher Development Credits: 3
GED 684 - School and Community Credits: 3
GED 688A - Leadership Practicum Credits: 6 cr. total over 3 semesters
(6 credits total - repeated over three semesters)

GED Electives

Choose 2-5 credits (for students pursuing an optional endorsement) or 11 credits (for students not pursuing an endorsement) in consultation with the advisor. It is highly recommended that students select courses from the School Leadership program as well as in the areas of special education, holistic restorative education, and curriculum.