Leadership Development

The Partnerships for Leadership Development Program provides a wide array of learning opportunities for professional staff throughout their careers. University partners and programs are listed below:

Johns Hopkins University

Web site: http://www.education.jhu.edu

• Master in Educational Studies Program with an Emphasis on Administration and Supervision and Data-based Decision Making
• Master of Science in Education School Administration and Supervision
• Graduate Certificate Program in School Administration and Supervision
• Graduate Certificate Program in Leadership in Technology Integration
• Graduate Certificate Program in Leadership in Gifted Education
• Graduate Certificate Program in Instructional Technology for Web-Based Professional Development and Training
• Graduate Certificate Program in Coaching Skills for Educational Leaders
• Graduate Certificate Program in Mind, Brain, and Teaching
• Graduate Certificate Program in Earth/Space Science

For additional information, contact Dr. Will Hawkins at 410-516-9755 or whawkins@jhu.edu.

Johns Hopkins University--Whiting School of Engineering

Website: graduate: http://www.ep.jhu.edu

Engineering for Professional STEM Program. The Johns Hopkins University's Engineering for Professionals, part of the Whiting School of Engineering, will provide free tuition beginning with the summer term to Maryland public and private high school teachers who want to further their professional development in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics disciplines.

For more information about the EP STEM Program, call 800-548-3647 or go to www.ep.jhu.edu/STEM.

Loyola University of Maryland

Web site: http://www.loyola.edu/Graduate/School-of-Education/graduate-programs/educational-leadership.aspx

• Master of Science in Education School Administration and Supervision
• Graduate Certificate Program in School Administration and Supervision
• Master of Science in Educational Technology
• Master of Science in Curriculum and Instruction
• Graduate Certificate Program to become a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor

For additional information, contact Tonya Lewis at tlewis@loyola.edu or 410-617-1545.

McDaniel College

Web site: http://www.mcdaniel.edu/4897.htm

• Master of Science in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Leadership
• Master of Science in Curriculum and Instruction with a concentration in Classroom Pedagogy for Teacher Leaders
• Graduate Certificate Program in School Administration and Supervision

For additional information, contact Andy Barshinger at 888-559-6100 or abarshinger@mcdaniel.edu.

Towson University

Web site: www.towson.edu/coe/tln/schoolpartners/howardcounty/

• Master of Education in Reading program
• Master of Education in Early Childhood Education
• Master of Education in Special Education (Initial Certification)
• Graduate Certificate Program in Family-Professional Collaboration
• Post Baccalaureate Certificate Program in Autism Studies
• Post Baccalaureate Certificate Programs in Innovations for Inclusion

For additional information, contact Barbara Clark at bclark@towson.edu.

Morgan State University: Department of Advance Studies, Leadership and Policy

Web site: http://www.morgan.edu/School_of_Education_and_Urban_Studies/Departments/Advanced_Studies_Leadership_and_Policy/DegreesMajors/Urban_Educational_Leadership_Program_(EdD).html

• Urban Educational Leadership Doctoral Program

For additional information, contact Dr. Warren Hayman at 443-885-1984 or bcps@comcast.net.

University of Maryland Baltimore County

• Certificate and Master's Degree Programs - For those interested in certificates and master's degree programs focusing on Teacher Leadership in Social Studies, Mathematics, Language Arts, Science, ESOL and STEM.

For additional information, contact Rita Williams at ritaw@umbc.edu.

Coppin State University

Web site: http://www.coppin.edu/AdultEducation/PSA.aspx

• School Administrator I Certification Program

For additional information, contact Kenneth Gill at 410-313-7150 or kenneth_gill@hcpss.org.

College of Notre Dame

• Ph.D. in Instructional Leadership for Changing Populations

For additional information, contact Kenneth Gill at 410-313-7150 or kenneth_gill@hcpss.org.

National University

Web site: http://www.nu.edu/OurPrograms/SchoolOfEducation/NBCInfo.html

• Master of Arts Program in Teaching and Learning with a focus on National Board Certification

For additional information, contact Doug Lea at doug_lea@hcpss.org.

Walden University

Walden University offers online programs for those interested in earning bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees in a variety of majors. Eligible students will receive a reduction in their tuition. Programs can be taken at anytime during the year. For additional information, please contact Katie Hykes-Waddel at 443-286-3196 or Katie.hykes@waldenu.edu or on the web at www.WaldenU.edu/local.

Kaplan University

Kaplan University now offers a convenient, flexible solution for earning your master's degree online. HCPSS teachers and administrators are eligible for a 30 percent tuition reduction on School of Graduate Education programs. Three full scholarships are available for students who apply to Kaplan University's Masters of Science in Education (MSE) and MSE in Instructional Technology programs. For additional information, contact MSEalliances.kaplan.edu or call 877-879-0468.

To learn more about these and other partnership opportunities from the Office of Professional and Organizational Development, contact University Liaison Kenneth Gill at 410-313-7150 or kenneth_gill@hcpss.org.