Teacher Leader Endorsement online
Enrich your educational leadership skills to effect positive change in your school with the online Teacher Leader Endorsement from Ohio-based Youngstown State University. Earn this CAEP-accredited endorsement in as few as six months and fulfill requirements for Ohio's Lead Professional Educator License.
Program Overview
Learn about the online Teacher Leader Endorsement in Ohio at Youngstown State
Influence positive leadership styles in your school with the added knowledge and skills you will gain in the Teacher Leader Endorsement online program at YSU. In as few as six months, you will have the qualifications you need to lead large and small groups to success, including students, teachers, and administrative staff in various educational settings.
Designed for current teachers and support staff such as curriculum directors and counselors, this YSU graduate-level endorsement is at the forefront of a statewide initiative to matriculate more teachers with exceptional instructional and leadership skills that transcend the classroom. Learn from expert faculty who have extensive experience in the field of education, especially in the area of teacher leadership. Field experience opportunities are embedded in each course of this program to prepare you with real-life scenarios and professional growth.
Additionally, the Teacher Leader Endorsement offers a pathway to many advanced education programs and continuing education credits. Once the program is completed, you can apply certain credit hours toward a Master of Science in Educational Administration at YSU or continuing education units by the Ohio Department of Education. With the Teacher Leader Endorsement, you also meet one of the core criteria to earn the Lead Professional Educator License, an educational qualification that is recognized by the Ohio Department of Education as the highest licensing credential in the state.
Upon completion of this online endorsement program for teachers, you will gain the enhanced teaching abilities that will prepare you for expanded educational roles. Earning the Teacher Leader Endorsement fulfills one of the criteria in pursuing the Lead Professional Educator License, the highest educational licensing credential a teacher can achieve in the state of Ohio.
The educator preparation programs at Youngstown State University meet rigorous national standards for educator preparation set by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP). For more information, contact CAEP by mail at 1140 19th St. NW, Suite 400, Washington, DC 20036 or by phone at 202-223-0077.
- Promote an inclusive, equitable, and collaborative culture among staff members
- Implement evidence-based strategies and research to improve practice and student learning
- Facilitate professional learning by utilizing adult learning principles
- Employ evidence-based leadership practices to drive school improvement initiatives
- Make effective data-based decisions which lead to school improvement
- Strengthen relationships and partnerships with school and community stakeholders
- Advocate for student learning and the teaching profession
This online Teacher Leader Endorsement program prepares you for a variety of elevated roles, including:
- Teacher Leader
- Data Coach
- Mentor
In this online teacher leader program, you will learn how to:
- Promote an inclusive, equitable, and collaborative culture among staff members
- Implement evidence-based strategies and research to improve practice and student learning
- Facilitate professional learning by utilizing adult learning principles
- Employ evidence-based leadership practices to drive school improvement initiatives
- Make effective data-based decisions which lead to school improvement
- Strengthen relationships and partnerships with school and community stakeholders
- Advocate for student learning and the teaching profession
- Promote an inclusive, equitable, and collaborative culture among staff members
- Implement evidence-based strategies and research to improve practice and student learning
- Facilitate professional learning by utilizing adult learning principles
- Employ evidence-based leadership practices to drive school improvement initiatives
- Make effective data-based decisions which lead to school improvement
- Strengthen relationships and partnerships with school and community stakeholders
- Advocate for student learning and the teaching profession
- Teacher Leader
- Data Coach
- Mentor
Tuition
Pay for your online education program by the course
YSU offers students the opportunity to earn their online degree with affordable, pay-as-you-go tuition.
Tuition breakdown:
*In-state tuition.
Note: No payment plans are available for accelerated online students.
| Program | Per Credit Hour | Per Course | Per Program | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Teacher Leader Endorsement | $428 | $433 | $1,284 | $1,299 | $5,136 | $5,196 |
Additional Fees
Application: $45 (waived if you are an active/veteran military member)
TaskStream Membership: $50 per year
Financial Aid
Financial aid is available for those who qualify. The first step in applying for financial aid is to file your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). YSU's Federal School Code is 003145.
Contact Us
Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships1 Tressel Way
Meshel Hall, 203
Youngstown, OH 44555
Phone: 330-941-3505
Fax: 330.941.1659
Email: [email protected]
Calendar
Finish this online endorsement program faster with our convenient schedule
At YSU online, we offer multiple start dates throughout the year, so you never have to wait long to get started on your Teacher Leader Endorsement in Ohio. The chart below shows upcoming start dates, along with important deadlines, such as when your application should be submitted and when payments are due.
Next Start & Application Due Dates:
| First Starts | Program Start Date | Application Deadline | Document Deadline | Registration Deadline | Tuition Deadline | Last Class Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 1 | 1/5/26 | 12/15/25 | 12/22/25 | 12/31/25 | 1/2/26 | 2/22/26 |
| Spring 2 | 3/9/26 | 2/16/26 | 2/23/26 | 3/4/26 | 3/6/26 | 4/26/26 |
| Summer 1 | 5/11/26 | 4/20/26 | 4/27/26 | 5/6/26 | 5/9/26 | 6/28/26 |
| Summer 2 | 6/29/26 | 6/8/26 | 6/15/26 | 6/24/26 | 6/27/26 | 8/15/26 |
Admissions
Read the details of our teacher leader program
YSU's online education programs have specific requirements that applicants must meet to enroll. Please read the admission guidelines to ensure you qualify.
Online application
Master's graduate or student
Minimum 2.5 GPA
Online application
Master's graduate or student
Minimum 2.5 GPA
- Complete online application for admission
- Pay $45 application fee ($90 International). Waived for active/veteran military members or for applicants who have attended the College of Graduate Studies in the past.
- Minimum 2.5 GPA
- Names and contact information for 3 professional references (in online application)
- Currently enrolled or have graduated from a master's degree program
- Submit official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate coursework from regionally accredited institutions
- Submit official scores for the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) (waived for applicants who have an undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher)
- Valid teaching certificate
- At least four years of teaching experience
Transcripts must be mailed from the granting institution or sent electronically through a secured server vendor.
Mailing Address:
YSU College of Graduate Studies1 Tressel Way
Coffelt Hall
Youngstown, OH 44555
Email Address:
[email protected]
Courses
Take a closer look at the online Teacher Leader Endorsement classes
For the Teacher Leader Endorsement online, you are required to take four courses for a total of 12 credit hours.
By the end of this course, students will be able to:
- Develop effective leadership behaviors that encourage teacher leadership, commitment, and competence.
- Demonstrate adult learning principles that assist in the professional development of teachers.
- Develop the capacity to lead professional learning communities, encourage reflective practice in others, and improve teacher efficacy.
- Identify school improvement needs which can be facilitated by formal and informal teacher leaders.
- Promote practices which aim to improve instruction and student learning.
By the end of this course, students will be able to:
- Identify school improvement needs which can be facilitated by formal and informal teacher leaders.
- Promote practices which aim to improve instruction and student learning.
- Develop effective leadership behaviors that encourage teacher leadership, commitment, and competence.
- Demonstrate adult learning principles that assist in the professional development of teachers.
- Develop the capacity to lead professional learning communities, encourage reflective practice in others, and improve teacher efficacy.
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