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Educational and Teacher Leadership Program Options

From classroom teachers who aspire to school leadership to experienced administrators who are pursuing advanced positions. We have the program for you!

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Adult and Higher Education Program Options

The Adult and Higher Education program offers in-state tuition for students matriculated in the master’s degree, regardless of residency. And we are completely online!

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Online Accelerated MSEd in Educational Leadership

Prepare for certification in these educational leadership roles: school principal, curriculum coordinator, or special education director in an accelerated online format.

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Online Accelerated MSEd in Teacher Leadership – C&I and Assessment

Develop leadership skills in curriculum, instruction, and assessment with this results-oriented program that places emphasis on practice over theory, all in an accelerated online format.

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Join a Network of Leaders in Adult and Higher Education

See what our alumni are doing and where they are working.

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Experienced Educators Can Now Earn a CGS in Literacy Coaching

This post-master’s certificate is for literacy educators to develop the knowledge and skills necessary to coach PreK-12 teachers in effective literacy instruction.

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Southern Maine Partnership

A collaboration between USM and more than 30 school districts in southern Maine to support student learners.