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 Specialist in Education (Ed.S.) in Curriculum & Instruction with a focus on Teacher Leadership for School Improvement is a 36-credit program beyond the master’s degree, designed for experienced educators seeking advanced professional growth. This fully online, job-embedded program emphasizes leadership, practitioner research, and instructional expertise, allowing educators to apply learning directly within their professional settings.
Note: Applicants who have earned a master’s degree from UF should consult the program coordinator, as special internal requirements may apply.
Program Highlights
- Advanced, post-master’s professional degree for practicing educators
- Fully online format with flexible, job-embedded learning
- Strong focus on teacher leadership and systemic school improvement
- Opportunities to engage in deeper practitioner inquiry and applied research
- Customizable specialization pathways aligned with career goals
- Expanded portfolio practicum demonstrating advanced professional impact
Core Areas of Study
Students complete a set of required courses focused on:
- 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 Ed.S. program will be able to:
- Lead instructional improvement initiatives at the school and district levels
- Apply advanced research and inquiry to solve complex educational challenges
- Mentor and coach peers to enhance teaching and learning
- Design equitable, culturally responsive learning environments
- Use data-driven decision-making to support student success
- Demonstrate sustained professional growth through evidence-based practice
Portfolio Practicum
The Ed.S. program culminates in an advanced portfolio practicum, including 5 credits of EDG 6910 and 1 credit of EDG 6953. Students implement course concepts in their professional settings and compile a comprehensive portfolio demonstrating leadership, instructional impact, and applied research.
Advance Your Leadership Impact
Take your expertise to the next level with the Ed.S. program, designed for educators ready to expand their influence beyond the classroom. TLSI prepares you to lead meaningful change and improve outcomes for students, schools, and communities.
Ed.S. 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.