Teacher Leadership

In this 3 credit graduate-level course. Teachers, counselors, or administrators will demonstrate leadership in instruction, policy, professional development, or association.  This course is designed for you to engage in a meaningful project or work for your classroom, school, organization, or state.  Leadership looks different for every individual and every school.  You will submit your project proposal, complete a log of all activities and time (totaling 30 hours), submit proof of activities, and write a final reflection paper.

Not sure what kind of leadership work you would like to do? Here is a list of possible options:

• Create, research, update, or align curriculum.
• Independent study to learn new instructional technology tools.
• Teach a professional development course to colleagues or educators.
• Take courses in either content area, education, leadership, diversity, equity, literacy, or health.
• Organize field trips or travel for students or teachers.
• Create a mentorship program.
• Host a student teacher.
• Research educational policies and advocate for change.
• Lead your school, district, state, or nation to implement policies for education.
• Contact local, state, or national leaders to implement policies in education.
• Assist getting a referendum, bond, or levy passed.
• Engage with a union or association to advocate for policies or change.
• Become a representative in your local association.

Optional: Adams State University Credit

*Optional Adams State University credit after the class ends (additional $165).

Class Code

Schoology course code is emailed after payment.