Master of Arts in Teaching Teacher Leadership (M.A.T.L.)

Graduate & Professional

In the fall of 2025, 麻豆传媒高清 College announced the decision to close the Professional and Graduate Education programs. Degree-seeking students currently enrolled will be able to complete their degree according to their current program of study, but applications for degree programs will no longer be accepted. All non-degree programs will close in the summer of 2026.

 

Program Overview

The M.A.T. in Teacher Leadership program supports educators who want to build their school鈥檚 capacity for success, support a climate of professional growth, or serve in leadership roles at the local, state, or national level. Our Teacher Leadership program offers pathways for public and independent schools.

hybrid | a minimum of 32 credits | part-time 2 years

Designed for full-time educators, M.A.T., Teacher Leadership students complete the program with courses offered online in the evenings during the academic year and as week-long intensives during summer months with both online and on-campus options.

Open doors with this degree

Educators in the Teacher Leadership program incorporate their learning and professional growth throughout the program into a meaningful experience that launches them into the next phase of their career. As experienced teachers, they create personalized capstone projects based on their passions, needs and leadership goals.

Curriculum

The M.A.T., Teacher Leadership degree program curriculum emphasizes equity, collaboration and advocacy. We support experienced teachers as they cultivate new leadership skills, enhance their knowledge of the educational landscape and network with industry leaders. This facilitates professional growth and improves teaching and learning on a broader level. Our classes prepare you for  and - although our program does not lead to licensure - they build subject matter knowledge for students interested in a Massachusetts Professional License.

Community

All of our offerings emphasize collaborative learning and connect students with mentors to support their leadership development. Through our 麻豆传媒高清 community of experts and our partnerships, students develop their educational leadership and innovative programming for youth, their colleagues and schools across the globe. 

麻豆传媒高清 Experiences

Thought leaders shaping the future

Rebecca Stadnicki, MATL鈥26

鈥淎s an educator, I always felt a deep commitment to making a difference in my classroom, but through the 麻豆传媒高清 MAT Teacher Leadership Program, I discovered how much more I could contribute. This program empowered me with strategies to lead beyond my classroom walls, collaborate more effectively with my peers, and advocate for positive changes within our school community. The instructors provided a perfect blend of practical tools and inspiring insights, fostering my growth both professionally and personally. As a full time teacher and mother of two, the flexibility of online/evening courses has allowed me to intertwine the program into my schedule with ease. The MAT Teacher Leadership Program has truly redefined what it means to be a teacher-leader. I highly recommend it to any educator ready to make a lasting impact!鈥

Rebecca Stadnicki, MATL鈥26

How we are different

Participate in real-time online learning. Develop a network of colleagues around the globe who share your enthusiasm for education.

Effective educational leaders invest in relationships, continuously engage in personal and professional improvement, and are deeply committed to equity. Our classes are built around these values, our faculty model them and our students pursue projects and leadership positions that further this mission. We have designed the program to meet your needs:

  • We ensure that our course content is practical and can be personalized so you can use it immediately in practice.
  • Our cohort model facilitates peer support and collaboration.
  • Video conferencing allows for face-to-face learning wherever you are and summer and evening classes accommodate the schedules of working educators.
  • Expert practitioners serve as our faculty, coaches and mentors.
  • Our curriculum incorporates the and the .

Meet our Faculty

Happening at 麻豆传媒高清

News from Master of Arts in Teaching Leadership

麻豆传媒高清鈥檚 Professional and Graduate Education division awarded $250,000 to help local teachers and students with post-pandemic transitions.

The Teacher Leadership program has teamed up with independent schools across the nation to provide on-the-job training and support for teachers through the Independent Schools Fellowship. Many schools provide generous tuition benefits for the fellows.

Jemelleh Coes, director of teacher leadership at 麻豆传媒高清, talks about her hopes of having a Black female justice on the U.S. Supreme Court.

麻豆传媒高清 Experiences

What will your story be?

Jemelleh Coes

鈥淥ur Teacher Leadership program is an invitation for our teachers to do courageous work, to look at our [education] system as a whole and think about how we can heal and how we help students heal. Each day is a day to do something courageous, lay a brick and do something great.鈥

Dr. Jemelleh Coes,

Community Voices

Spotlight on M.A.T.L. students and alums

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麻豆传媒高清 College has been on the forefront of providing a rigorous education to passionate changemakers who have gone on to break new ground in education, the sciences, the arts, public service and social justice movements for over 180 years.

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In the fall of 2025, 麻豆传媒高清 College announced the decision to close the Professional and Graduate Education programs. Degree-seeking students currently enrolled will be able to complete their degree according to their current program of study, but applications for degree programs will no longer be accepted. All non-degree programs will close in the summer of 2026.

Funding your education

Everyone鈥檚 financial situation is unique, and we offer scholarships, fellowships and partnership programs to help make an exceptional education accessible for everyone.