With this understanding as its foundation, the program provides experienced educators with the opportunity to advance their knowledge and skills and be recognized as leaders within their profession. Areas of emphasis currently available include Adaptive Education and Curriculum and Instruction. Additional areas of emphasis are under development. Teachers are committed to students and their learning. Teachers know the subjects they teach and how to teach those subjects to students.
Teachers are responsible for managing and monitoring student learning.
Teachers think systematically about their practice and learn from experience. Teachers are members of learning communities. Teachers understand system theory and how to initiate and sustain meaningful change. Teachers are knowledgeable about historical and contemporary educational reform efforts. It is a truly advanced degree program that does not include teacher certification.