Leadership
Programs build leadership capacity at the classroom, school and district level through systemic development of climate and culture, equity, teamwork and instructional practices. Leadership licensure, degree and certificate programs are offered for aspiring superintendent, principal and educator cohorts.
Equity
Our work is centered on collaborative development to achieve the goals of equity and inclusivity. We aim to be intentional and purposeful to create sustainable positive change for both adults and students.
Behavioral Health
Students' emotional wellbeing is critical to their development and academic growth. Based on a wealth of clinical expertise from research and practice, our systemic consultation and programming supports student mental health and the promotion of a healthy school climate for adults and students.
Contact Us
Contact us to work with your District in a Sustained Approach for
- Behavioral Health and School Climate
- Diversity Equity and Inclusion
- Curriculum and Pedagogy
- Leadership Development
André Ravenelle Executive Director of Teachers21
Dear Colleagues,
I offer my gratitude and respect for the cooperation, care and professionalism you have displayed to support our school communities during what I hope was the most difficult past year you will ever face.
Know that we are a trusted partner responding to your needs. Our staff and consultants will work with your district through a sustained approach to create positive change though priority areas and our new offerings including our Graduate Certificate in School Leadership for Educational Equity, Racial Understanding, and Organizational Transformation that begins this spring.
Please reach out to me directly at aravenelle@teachers21.org
André
Critical Conversations
4 session Oct 28, Nov 18, Dec 9, Jan 13
- Masking Up: Relating to Anxiety and Resilience
- Critical Race Theory: What is it? And how do I talk about it?
- What emotions override self-interest and reason?
- Bridging the high conflict divide
Register for remaining sessions here
Superintendents Roundtable
Invaluable forums to share challenges, opportunities and resources among trusted colleagues. Please follow this link to register your interest in joining one of our groups.
Diversity Administrators Roundtable
Invaluable forums to share challenges, opportunities and resources among trusted colleagues. Please follow this link to register your interest in joining one of our groups.
DEI Discussion Series
4 sessions Nov 18, Dec 2, Feb 17
The United States is rapidly becoming more multiracial and multiethnic. However, the mental health field remains largely defined by ethnocentric monoculturalism. Consequently, there is an urgent need for culturally informed mental health practices to reduce persistent racial/ethnic inequities in the diagnosis and treatment of psychiatric disorders affecting children from historically marginalized racial/ethnic backgrounds.
- Understanding Racial Disparities and the School to Prison Pipelin
- Understanding Microaggressions and the importance of Critical Reflect
- Bridging the Gaps Between Schools and Communities: Developing a Shared Sense of Equity
SEI Full Teacher Endorsement Courses
The course will prepare Massachusetts teachers with the knowledge and skills to effectively shelter their content instruction so that the growing population of English language learners (ELLs) can access curriculum, achieve academic success, and contribute their multilingual and multicultural resources as participants and future leaders in the 21st century global economy. Participants will earn the SEI teacher endorsement upon completing the course.
Register here for next course beginning Jan 20
SEI Administrator Course
This course will prepare Massachusetts school administrators with the knowledge and skills necessary to be effective reviewers and instructional leaders of educators who teach English language learners so that our growing population of English Language Learners (ELLs) can access curriculum, achieve academic success, and contribute their multilingual and multicultural resources as participants and future leaders in the 21st century global economy.
Teacher and Administror Courses begin in late summer early fall 2021.
Register your interest for next course
Graduate Certificate in School Leadership for Educational Equity, Racial Understanding and Organizational Transformation
Now accepting applications for Spring 2022
- A cohort-based program designed to be completed in three semesters (18 credits) of online coursework
- Teaches strategies for effective communication, developing social emotional competencies and leading through adversity
- Small, diverse cohort model supports the development of meaningful relationships with faculty and peers
- Includes 500 hours of a supervised practicum
- Aligned to requirements set forth by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE)
Licensed Educational Psychologist (LEP) Program
Group Supervision for practicing school psychologists applicable toward requirements for the LEP credential.
William James College offers group supervision for practicing school psychologists. Clinical supervision promotes reflective practice, supports ongoing professional development, affords consultation on legal and ethical issues, and helps practitioners effectively address the challenges of providing school psychological services. Participation will:
- Promote reflective practice and continued development of professional knowledge and skills;
- Help the practitioner address challenges in providing schools psychological services; and
- Be applicable toward the 60-hour Supervised Clinical Experience requirements for the Licensed Educational Psychologist (LEP) credential.
Register HERE for next cohort beginning Jan 27
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Leadership Institute for Experienced Directors of Special Education
This year-long institute is designed to enhance and enrich the already well established knowledge base of the seasoned Special Education Administrator. Learn with current experienced practitioners as you adjust to the challenges and adaptations required for working remotely with Special Education Students and Staff. ALL sessions for the 2021-2022 Institute will be conducted remotely
Application are closed for 2021-2022