Principal Certification Post-Master's Certificate

Have you been thinking of moving into a school leadership role? Small and rural schools are looking for passionate educators who want to become transformational leaders. Examine administrative models that respect teacher professionalism, inspire creativity and innovation, and provide rich and powerful learning experiences for students. Learn how to re-craft existing systems of instruction and assessment to emphasize more authentic, higher level learning, while attending to the specific needs of each child. Explore the ethical, legal, financial and human resource dimensions of school leadership.

How many of these things are true about you?

People tell you that you should become a principal.
You are good at seeing the potential in your colleagues and students.
You are comfortable with uncertainty and risk taking.
You care passionately about student empowerment.
You believe that administrators, teachers, students, and families can work together to create vibrant learning environments.
You are interested in smaller learning communities.

If these statements ring true, this post-master's certificate program is the right choice for you. You can earn your principal’s certification within an intensive cohort model that teaches you how to foster growth and creativity in your own school community. Successful completion of this program leads to recommendation for New Hampshire principal certification. New Hampshire certification aligns with the requirements of most other states. We are happy to review other state requirements with you.

2010 School Leadership Summer Schedule (PDF 27K)