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School District Partnerships
Why partner with Βι¶ΉΣ³»
Βι¶ΉΣ³» has been a leader in training educators for over 100 years. We are proud to continue this tradition with our School District Partnership Program.Participating districts can provide valuable benefits to their teachers, including:
- 20% discount on the total cost of *select MSED programs (*see list below)
- Flexible course options designed for working educators
- Three start dates per year for added convenience
- Fully online format to accommodate busy schedules
- Personalized mentorship throughout the program
- Access to an extended professional network of experienced educators and leaders
Become a School Partner
Connect with our team and explore partnership opportunities.
Online graduate programs available through the partnership
The following graduate programs are offered 100% online in asynchronous programs that let allow participants to complete coursework at a time that's right for them.- B-12 LITERACY: Designed for certified teachers seeking a master's degree to teach birth to Grade 12 as a literacy coach, reading teacher, or literacy specialist.
- EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP (MSED): Designed for teachers looking to become future leaders through critical inquiry, reflection and dynamic leadership strategies.
- ADOLESCENCE EDUCATION: Designed for individuals who have a baccalaureate degree in a content subject to become initially certified to teach that subject in grades 7-12 in New York state. This is a one-year program.
- INCLUSIVE SPECIAL EDUCATION: Designed to help teachers meet the ever-changing demands of diverse classrooms. May be completed by teachers with certification in nearly any area or grade level.
Advanced certificate programs (all programs are 100% online)
- SCHOOL BUILDING LEADER: Designed for elementary and secondary teachers and school counselors seeking to become school principals.
- SCHOOL DISTRICT LEADER: Designed for candidates seeking to become administrators at the district level (superintendents).
- CHILDHOOD B-6 LITERACY EXTENSION ACS: Designed for SBU graduates (from 2000 to 2020 only) who earned a master's in Adolescent Literacy 5-12 and wish to extend their certification to B-12.
- ADOLESCENT 5-12 LITERACY EXTENSION ACS: Designed for SBU graduates (from 2000 to 2020 only) who earned a master's in Childhood Literacy B-6 and wish to extend their certification to B-12.