Jacqueline B. Vaughn Graduate School for Teacher Leadership

Fact Sheet

Vision - The Jacqueline B. Vaughn Graduate School for Teacher Leadership will provide a coherent course of empirical study and sustained inquiry in an effort to prepare practitioners to be transformational leaders in local school improvement and enhanced student learning.  Students enrolled in our graduate program will become expert consumers of educational research and adept in applying this research in practical situations.

Program – The program consists of Professional Development Courses which can be completed in ten week sessions. Coursework will revolve around the challenging issues that impact the educational environment of teachers and students daily.  Courses offered will provide a deep exploration of the myriad of issues surrounding Standards and Assessments, Cognitive Psychology, Social and Emotional Needs, Several courses in Special Education and ESL endorsements and others courses with implications for learning, the context, content and processes of accomplished teaching practices and skills/knowledge base necessary for establishing and maintaining meaningful partnerships in the learning community.

Cost - $205 per semester hour

Certification - The School’s coursework is applicable in fulfilling state teacher re-certification requirements, Lane-Placement and Graduate Credit Hours necessary for State endorsements