LEAD Teacher, M.Ed.
at Southern Arkansas University
About the Instructional Facilitator / LEAD Teacher program
Required Courses (30 hours)
- EDAS 6013 – School and Community Relations
- EDAS 6023 – Supervision of Instruction in Elementary and Secondary Schools
- EDAS 6033 – Organizational Development, Evaluation, and Action Research
- EDUC 5033 – Classroom Assessment
- EDUC 5203 – Strategies for Content Area Reading
- EDUC 5273 – Classroom and Group Management
- EDUC 6003 – Educational Research
- EDUC 6213 – Curriculum Planning
- EDUC 6253 – Foundations of Teacher Leadership
- EDUC 6863 – Teacher Leadership Capstone
- Online Application: Submit your Graduate Studies Application.
- Transcripts: Provide official transcripts from all previously attended institutions.
- GPA Requirement: Minimum cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0 (Conditional admission may be available for 2.5+).
Prerequisites:
- Unconditional admission into Graduate Studies, a current standard Arkansas teaching license, and evidence of an Effective or Highly Effective rating on your most recent summative teacher evaluation (within the last four years).
- Experience Requirement: To add the Lead Teacher designation to a current license, a teacher must document at least three (3) years of licensed teaching experience.
- Documentation of teaching experience and evaluation ratings from the Educator Effectiveness System.
| Department: | |
| Hours Required: | 30 |
| Categories: | Graduate |
| Duration: | 2 years |
| Delivery: | Online |
The Master of Education in Instructional Facilitator / LEAD Teacher at Southern Arkansas University is designed for current teachers seeking to enhance their classroom teaching and leadership role. This program offers a performance-based, practitioner-focused curriculum to help you demonstrate proficiency in the Arkansas Teacher Leader Model Standards in K-12 settings.
Why Choose SAU for your M.Ed. in Instructional Facilitator / LEAD Teacher?
The program specifically targets the unique needs of K-12 teacher leaders, incorporating a DESE-approved coaching program directly into the coursework.
- Affordability: Ranked among the most affordable graduate degrees in the nation.
- Flexibility: Designed for working professionals with a fully online structure.
- Career Growth: Aligns with documented, growing opportunities for teacher leadership across regional schools and districts.
- Supportive Faculty: Learn from experienced instructors who prioritize practical application, performance-based competency, and authentic field experiences.
Skills You Will Gain
- Instructional Leadership: Developing advanced competencies to guide and uplift teaching teams.
- Curriculum Design & Assessment: Implementing research-based instruction and assessment practices to improve student achievement.
- Coaching & Mentorship: Gaining proven coaching skills to support teacher growth and student success.
- Organizational Development: Bridging the link between classroom teachers and school administration.
Faculty & Digital Learning Environment
Our faculty are committed educators, including specialists in counseling and professional studies with extensive knowledge of teacher leadership and K-12 administration.
Online Community: Use modern online tools to collaborate with peers, sharing school-based experiences to enhance the learning process.
Program Contact
Program Contact
- Jamie Boyd
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Assistant Professor of Education / Program Coordinator, Instructional Facilitator/Lead Teacher M.Ed.
Average Graduate Tuition and Fees Per Year | ||
In-State | Out-of-State | |
SAU | $6,894 | $9,810 |
Arkansas | $7,702* | $13,663* |
Texas | $7,502* | $16,686* |
Louisiana | $9,748* | $19,310* |
*Tuition and fees are calculated as an average of public four-year universities’ published tuition and fees. Source: Department of Education
Our programs are routinely recognized as the best value programs nationally. SAU offers out-of-state tuition waivers to students from Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Oklahoma, Tennessee, and Texas who chose to live in university housing or reside in a bordering Texas county or Louisiana parish.
About SAU
Southern Arkansas University offers personalized tour visits, faculty and staff who care about student success, and a caring campus community. SAU also offers traditional and unique academic degree programs that are ranked nationally for quality and affordability.
Nestled in a quiet and beautiful part of south Arkansas, SAU is a great place to call home and to study a broad range of academic programs, including some unique offerings to the state and region. Along with boasting a complete college experience on campus, the University is a short drive from outdoor activities and is central to many regional hubs, such as Texarkana, Shreveport, Little Rock, etc.
Established in 1909, SAU has built on its dedication to student achievement and continues to grow, both on campus and online, with more than 80 degrees in four distinct colleges and the School of Graduate Studies
