PLO 1: Enact a shared mission, vision, and core values of high-quality education and academic success and well-being of each student.
PLO 2: Act ethically and according to professional norms to promote each student’s academic success and well-being with a focus on continuous improvement in all areas.
PLO 3: Uphold culturally responsive practices to promote each student’s academic success and well-being, focusing on equity of educational opportunity.
PLO 4: Support intellectually rigorous and coherent systems of curriculum, instruction, and assessment to promote each student’s academic success and well-being.
PLO 5: Cultivate an inclusive, caring, and supportive school community that also engages families and the larger community in meaningful and mutually beneficial ways.
PLO 6: Develop the professional capacity and practice of school personnel through professional communities to promote each student’s academic success and well-being.
PLO 7: Manage school operations and resources to promote each student’s academic success and well-being.

The Advanced Certificate in School Building Leadership is open to individuals who have met the following requirements:

• Completed BA or BS with a GPA of 3.0 or higher
• A Master’s degree in any field from an institution of higher education approved by the Commissioner of Education or a regional accrediting agency with a 3.0 GPA or higher
• Teaching/Pupil Personnel Service experience such that by the time of certificate completion, 3 years will have been completed

Upon successful completion of the program, candidates will be eligible for an official Institutional Recommendation for New York State Initial Certification as a “School Building Leader.” To complete NYS Certification, students must pass New York State Certification Examinations and complete mandated workshops. Graduates qualify for positions as assistant principals and principals at P-12 schools.

🏫 School Principal
• Lead the overall vision, culture, and academic direction of a school
• Support teachers and staff to improve teaching and student learning
• Manage school operations, budgets, and community partnerships

👩💼 Assistant Principal
• Support the principal in managing daily school operations
• Oversee student discipline, scheduling, and school programs
• Work closely with teachers to improve instruction and student outcomes

📊 Instructional Leader or Academic Coordinator
• Guide teachers in implementing effective teaching strategies
• Analyze student data to improve curriculum and instruction
• Lead professional development initiatives within the school

📚 Curriculum and Instruction Supervisor
• Coordinate curriculum development and instructional programs
• Ensure teaching aligns with state standards and best practices
• Support teachers with resources, training, and evaluation

🎓 Education Program Director or School Administrator
• Manage educational programs in schools, districts, or educational organizations
• Develop initiatives that support student success and school improvement
• Work with educators, families, and communities to strengthen learning environments