The Danforth Educational Leadership Program at the University of Washington prepares experienced educators to take on prominent leadership roles in P–12 school systems. Our innovative competency-based program, which combines proven classroom instruction and cutting-edge research with intensive field-based learning experiences, prepares students to be strong, equity focused, collaborative educational leaders. With Danforth’s focus on educational justice and cultivating a consistent, self-reflective practice whereby student’s individual core values and beliefs on leadership are solidified, students increase their capacity to cultivate transformative leadership in others.
We invite you to join our innovative program crafted for experienced educators devoted to:
- Building instructional capacity
- Shaping culture and leading change
- Advocating with students, families and communities
- Committing to ethical practices
- Driving improvement through inquiry
- Marshalling resources and improving systems
Unique features of the Danforth program include:
- All graduates backed by an innovative, performance guarantee
- Robust cohort model
- Emphasis on anti-racist and instructional leadership
- Residential summer institute
- Integrated curriculum and field-based learning
- Rigorous 1,000-hour internship
- Weekly reflective seminars
- Ongoing professional development and alumni networking opportunities
- Certificate only, or concurrently earn a Master’s degree (M.Ed.)
Certificate and Degree Offerings
- State of Washington Residency Principal Certification and/or Residency Program Administrator Certification
- Master of Education, M.Ed. in Educational Leadership & Policy Studies
Application Information for upcoming 2020 - 2021 cohort
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Priority online submission date November 6, 2020
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Online final submission date January 22, 2021
