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Shape your impact as an educator with our fully online M.Ed. in Curriculum & Instruction through TLSI. Designed for practicing PK–12 teachers, this flexible, job-embedded program allows you to grow professionally while applying new learning directly in your classroom. With guidance from experienced faculty, you will deepen your instructional expertise and use research-informed practices to support student learning and school improvement.

 

Program Overview

The Master of Education Degree (M.Ed.). The M.Ed. in Curriculum & Instruction through TLSI is designed for full-time practicing PK–12 educators seeking to strengthen their instructional expertise while remaining in the classroom. In this fully online, job-embedded program, students work closely with faculty to apply research-informed practices, engage in practitioner inquiry, and document their professional growth. The program emphasizes meaningful connections between coursework and practice, empowering educators to enhance student learning and contribute to school improvement.

 
 

Program Highlights

  • Fully online, flexible format designed for working educators
  • Job-embedded coursework aligned with real classroom practice
  • Strong emphasis on teacher leadership and school improvement
  • Collaborative learning with experienced faculty and peers
  • Customizable specialization areas to match professional goals
  • Culminating portfolio practicum demonstrating applied growth

Core Areas of Study

Students build a strong foundation through required coursework in:

  • Guided Teacher Inquiry
  • Transforming the Curriculum
  • Instructional Coaching
  • Teacher Leadership and School Change
  • Culturally Responsive Classroom Management
  • Meeting the Needs of Students Living in Poverty

Learning Outcomes

Graduates of the program will be able to:

  • Apply research-informed instructional practices to improve student learning
  • Demonstrate leadership in classroom, school, and district settings
  • Design and implement equitable and culturally responsive learning environments
  • Use data and inquiry to inform instructional decision-making
  • Collaborate with colleagues to support school improvement initiatives
  • Reflect on and document professional growth through practice-based evidence

Portfolio Practicum

The program culminates in a portfolio practicum experience, where students implement course concepts in their own classrooms and compile evidence of their development. This final component highlights growth in instructional expertise, leadership, and impact on student outcomes.

Start Your Leadership Journey

Take the next step in your professional growth with a program designed to empower educators as leaders and change agents. The TLSI M.Ed. provides the tools, support, and flexibility you need to make a meaningful difference in your classroom and beyond.

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    M.Ed. in Curriculum & Instruction (Teacher Leadership for School Improvement) Program Requirements

    • Current full-time position in an educational setting
    • Minimum GPA of 3.0 (upper-division undergraduate coursework)
    • Three letters of recommendation
    • Statement of purpose (admissions essay)
    • Current professional résumé

    Note: GRE scores are not required for admission to this program.

     

    Program Highlights

    Entry: Bachelor’s degree in relevant field
    Typical Course Load: TBD credits per semester
    Full-Time/Part-Time: TBD
    Application Deadline: See dates published by the college
    Program Completion: TBD