The Certificate of Advanced Study in Educational Leadership leads to endorsement by the College for New York State certification as a School Building Leader (SBL) and School District Leader (SDL). This program is designed for experienced teachers holding professional teaching certifications who wish to become administrators within a public-school setting. The program has been constructed in a way that students will complete requirements for both administrative NYS certifications while fulfilling the requirements to earn the advanced certificate credential from SUNY Potsdam.

As a core requirement to the program, students will also receive an advanced certificate through SUNY Plattsburgh in Teacher Leadership upon completion of the four online courses through SUNY Plattsburgh.

The program focuses on providing students with the conceptual and applied foundations in staff development, student learning and assessment, curriculum development, leadership and organizational change, financial management, and collaboration. This program is designed to meet NYS regulations with attention to the communities we serve and the social and economic changes and circumstances that students face in schools today.

Program Student Learning Outcomes:

Educational Leadership - School Building Leader Advanced Certificate students will be able to:

   • demonstrate that they can create and sustain inclusive, equitable, and diverse learning communities within academic and non-academic settings through collaboration with all stakeholders through the construction of a portfolio with supporting artifacts.
   • analyze the structure, process, and outcomes of a federally mandated educational meeting and subsequent committee member interview, summarizing their understandings within the context of theoretical models of collaboration and communication.
   • demonstrate leadership knowledge and skills of district mission and vision through the creation of a plan that uses strategic planning and ongoing data analysis and decision making for an identified district target area for continuous school improvement.
   • create an action plan utilizing data analysis and evidence-based research leading to recommendations for transformative educational practices.

Educational Leadership - School District Leader Advanced Certificate students will be able to:

   • demonstrate leadership knowledge and skills of district mission and vision through the creation of a plan that uses strategic planning and ongoing data analysis and decision making for an identified district target area for continuous school improvement.
   • design a district leadership plan showcasing individual leadership qualities and ability to strategically support district vision and mission.
   • develop a presentation for new board members’ onboarding and orientation which emphasizes ethical, legal, and professional responsibilities.
   • demonstrate that they can create and sustain inclusive, equitable, and diverse learning communities within academic and non-academic settings through collaboration with all stakeholders through the construction of a portfolio with supporting artifacts.