Massachusetts School Leadership Programs
Below are eight School Leadership Programs popular with Teach for America Alums. If you have questions or would like to be connected to anyone at these organizations, please reach out to Nicole LaConte!
Boston College: Lynch Leadership Program
The Lynch Leadership Academy offers a unique cohort model for about 30 highly motivated and mission-driven fellows each year, drawn from the leadership of the Catholic schools, charter schools, and district schools in greater Boston. Fellows are accepted into either the Aspiring Principal Program or the Sitting Principal Program.
Boston Public Schools: Aspiring Principals Program
The Lynch Leadership Academy offers a unique cohort model for about 30 highly motivated and mission-driven fellows each year, drawn from the leadership of the Catholic schools, charter schools, and district schools in greater Boston. Fellows are accepted into either the Aspiring Principal Program or the Sitting Principal Program.
Boston Public Schools: Lynch Principal Fellowship Program
This year-long principal fellowship program is a new partnership between the Boston Public Schools and Lynch Leadership Academy at Boston College. The program provides each fellow with a full salary for one year, a school-based residency with a highly effective BPS principal/headmaster, professional development by national experts, and licensure as a school administrator. Candidates are current educators who demonstrate the mission, vision and skills to successfully close achievement gaps, have a track record of improving academic outcomes for students, are focused on data-driven results, and possess strong management skills and interpersonal skills.
Harvard Graduate School of Education: Principal's Center
Enrich your leadership at the nation's first center dedicated to the support and development of principals and other school leaders. The Principals’ Center has attracted thousands of educators from across the globe to its professional education programs, inspiring today’s school leaders to be outstanding in their roles. The Principals’ Center programs are designed to support school leaders throughout their career development, as well as in particular school contexts.
Harvard Graduate School of Education: Certificate in Advanced Education Leadership
The Certificate in Advanced Education Leadership (CAEL), based on the groundbreaking Doctor of Education Leadership (Ed.L.D.) program at the Harvard Graduate School of Education, provides current and aspiring education leaders with an innovative and flexible online learning experience that develops a robust understanding of the complexities within educational systems, while honing the leadership skills to create transformational change.
Harvard Graduate School of Education: Doctor of Education Leadership
This full-time, three-year program is built on a cohort learning model. Cohorts consist of 25 students from diverse professional backgrounds (including district/charter management leaders, entrepreneurs, nonprofit directors, principals, teachers, and policy researchers) who progress through the program together. In Ed.L.D. you will understand that the ambitious goal of transforming preK–12 education won’t be accomplished by any individual alone, but by a diverse movement of leaders in government, school systems, nonprofits, and educational for-profit ventures. All students receive a full tuition funding package plus stipends, work opportunities, and a paid third-year residency at a partner organization.
Harvard Graduate School of Education: Masters of School Leadership Program
In the School Leadership Program (SLP), you will join a dynamic and diverse cohort of experienced teachers and education professionals ready to develop and hone your leadership knowledge, practice, and skills. SLP provides an exciting learning experience with a focus on race, equity, and excellence that combines rigorous academic work with two 250-hour internships. This combination of research, theory and practice prepares students to lead change, schools and organizations, people, and learning.
Uncommon Schools Principal Fellowship
The Principal Fellowship will prepare you to become a principal at one of our Uncommon Schools locations by working full-time as a member of a school leadership team, while receiving one-on-one coaching as well as best-in-class professional development. Fellows gain experience in all areas of expertise needed to become exceptional school leaders, including: coaching teachers, creating a strong school culture, and partnering with families. Locations include Boston, MA; Camden and Newark, NJ; Brooklyn, Rochester, and Troy, NY.