Master’s Programs in Educational Leadership
Whether you’re looking to transition into an educational leadership role or hone your leadership skills, Bank Street will help you take this transformative next step in your career.
An educational leadership graduate degree from Bank Street challenges you to imagine the true potential of the schools, districts, and organizations in which you work. At Bank Street, you’ll refine your strategic planning and management skills while learning how to build a roadmap for realizing a vision of high-quality education that serves your entire community. You’ll deepen your understanding of adult development and coaching to effectively mentor colleagues and lead high-impact professional development. You’ll be encouraged to dream big, commit to progress, and make a real difference in your setting.
Grounded in Bank Street’s progressive approach to education, our leadership programs emphasize reflection, inquiry, and collaboration. Working closely with faculty advisors and peers, you’ll connect ideas to practice, examine real challenges from your own setting, and strengthen your ability to lead thoughtful, equitable change.
What Leadership Graduate Program is Right for You?
Early Childhood Leadership
Online | 16 Months
Strengthen supervision and professional development in pre-K and early childhood settings while advancing program, fiscal, and organizational leadership. Earn your master’s degree and School Building Leader (SBL) certification.
Leadership in Mathematics
Online | 17 Months
Develop the skills to tackle curricular, instructional, and assessment challenges in math education while inspiring students and colleagues to engage with math in new ways. Prepare for leadership roles such as principal, director, curriculum specialist, researcher, and more. You’ll be eligible for New York State certification as a School District Leader (SDL).
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What Makes Us Different
At Bank Street, you’re not just choosing a graduate program—you’re joining a supportive community committed to equity, innovation, and lifelong learning.
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800+Graduate students
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76%Aspiring teachers, specialty educators, and child life specialists
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24%Aspiring school leaders
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