Structured Literacy for Leaders Certificate

Become the informed literacy leader required at this urgent time of need.

The Structured Literacy for Leaders Graduate Certificate provides educational leaders with the knowledge and tools to execute high-quality, research-based listening, speaking, reading, and writing instruction. In just 12 graduate credits, you’ll learn how to evaluate curriculum, lead professional development, interpret assessment data, and implement a Multi-tiered System that works for all students. Ideal for principals, coaches, and district leaders committed to closing literacy gaps and raising achievement.

Who this certificate is designed for:

The Structured Literacy for Leaders Graduate Certificate equips administrators, coaches, and district decision-makers with the tools to create an effective system of literacy acquisition for all learners.

• School principals and assistant principals
• District literacy directors
• Curriculum and instruction leaders
• Reading specialists/coaches
• Teacher leaders aspiring to administrative roles
• Special education administrators

Curriculum details can be found in our online course catalog.

For consideration, applicants must submit the following documents to the Office of Graduate Admissions: 

1. A completed application - Apply Now
2. Official undergraduate and graduate transcripts (the required undergraduate degree must be from a college or university whose accreditation is recognized by NEASC, with a minimum GPA of 3.0 based on a 4.0 scale)
3. An original essay of at least 250 words on the topic: “Why would developing expertise in structured literacy principles and practices be important at this point in your leadership career?"
4. A current résumé
5. A copy of all licenses
6. One letter of recommendation - Download the form here
7. Signed Structured Literacy for Leaders Requirements Form - Download the form here

All documentation, including recommendation forms and official transcripts, may be mailed or emailed directly to Bay Path University Office of Graduate Admissions:

By Mail:
Bay Path University
Office of Graduate Admissions
588 Longmeadow Street
Longmeadow, MA 01106

By Email:
graduate@baypath.edu

Learn about our MSEd and EdS in Reading & Literacy Instruction program page.