School District Leader Certification
Make a difference in your community as a district leader in education.
The School District Leader Certification program prepares you to lead progressive educational change at the district or regional level. As an aspiring district or regional leader, this certificate program is a unique opportunity to learn and apply Bank Street’s progressive approach to district management, which will expand your skillset for supporting and mentoring the administrators and teachers to transform student learning experiences.
The online courses for this certificate program are specifically designed to build your skills as a leader and develop methods of creating and implementing change while also considering the needs of diverse students, families, and communities.
With this often mandatory credential, you will be ready for district and regional leadership opportunities when they come your way, such as assistant superintendent, director of curriculum, director of student services, and similar positions.
Take the Lead
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You will learn to:
- Understand, and sustain a district’s vision.
- Lead reform efforts on the district level.
- Make district-wide decisions on instruction and planning.
- Manage fiscal and human resources.
- Address the management of legal and equity issues.
This program is for you if:
- You are seeking leadership skills and credentials for district-level supervisory positions.
- You want to make a difference in education on the district level.
- You already have a master’s or doctoral degree in Educational Leadership.
- You are a leader with a passion for education and community-building.
School District Leader Program
Make a difference in your community as a district leader in education
The School District Leader Certification program prepares you to lead progressive educational change at the district or regional level. As an aspiring district leader, this certificate program is a unique opportunity to learn and apply Bank Street’s developmental-interaction approach to effective district management strategies, which will expand your skillset for supporting and mentoring the administrators and teachers who will help you transform student learning experiences.
The online courses for this certificate program are specifically designed to build your skills as a leader and develop methods of creating and implementing change on a high level while also considering the needs of diverse students, families, and communities.
With this often mandatory credential, you will be ready for district and regional leadership opportunities when they come your way, such as assistant superintendent, director of curriculum, director of student services and similar positions.
You will learn to:
- Develop a district vision for education and goals.
- Lead reform efforts on the district level.
- Make district-wide decisions on instruction and planning.
- Manage fiscal and human resources.
- Address the management of legal and equity issues.
This program is for you if:
- You are seeking leadership skills and credentials to prepare for district-level supervisory positions.
- You want to make a difference in education on the district level.
- You already have a master’s or doctoral degree in Educational Leadership.
- You are a leader with a passion for education and your community.
TAKE THE LEAD
with Bank Street
Your SDL Certificate will provide you with a range of career opportunities
Required Courses to Complete Your SDL Certificate
Supervised Fieldwork/Advisement
For those in the 11-credit sequence, you will engage in a field placement to be negotiated between yourself, your district office, and your advisor. With on-site supervision from your internship mentor and your advisor, you will develop and implement a work plan for a particular issue relevant to the placement.
NY School District Leader Course Requirements
Applicants typically have a master’s degree in Educational Leadership and have previously qualified for SAS or SBL certification.
This is an 11-credit certificate program that culminates in eligibility for School District Leader (SDL) certification.
Qualifying Bank Street Leadership program alumni are eligible to complete this program in 5 credits.
SDL Certification Requirements
The program leads to New York State School District Leader certification. To be eligible for certification, candidates must have successfully completed 60 credits at the graduate level and three years of classroom teaching service and/or pupil personnel service and/or educational leadership service in public or nonpublic N-12 schools. They must also pass the corresponding New York State examination for School District Leader certification before Bank Street can recommend them for certification.
Olinka Crusoe, ’18
Educational Leadership
Teacher Development and Evaluation Coach (TDEC)
NYC Department of Education
District 16 Superintendent’s Office
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The per-credit cost for the 2021-2022 academic year is $1,710, starting with the Fall 2021 Term. There are scholarships and financial aid available to support your participation in the program. Please contact your Application Specialist at 212-652-8722 to find out more about tuition and financial aid at Bank Street.