Overview
Applications open August 1
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The Trinity Tomorrow’s Leaders Program (TTLP), which leads to a Master of Education in School Leadership and a State of Texas Principal certificate, prepares a select cohort of educators to take on the challenges of urban school leadership in the greater San Antonio community. Preparing students to be transformational and social justice leaders, the TTLP engages and challenges students to apply instructional leadership, community-building and policy advocacy skills to their local schools and communities throughout their coursework.
In addition, the program provides students with opportunities to interact with and learn from national speakers via the Center for Educational Leadership, to receive individualized leadership coaching from our experienced cohort of coaches, and to participate in other networking, professional development and research events throughout the 14-month program. Innovative and intensive, the Trinity Tomorrow’s Leadership Program seeks to place graduates in roles that will help local school districts serve youth and families equitably and with excellence.
Why Trinity?
What You'll Study
A Framework of Excellence and High Expectations
Prerequisites
- Baccalaureate degree
- 2 years of teaching as a teacher of record
- Texas Teacher Certification
Program Curriculum
Refer to the Courses of Study Bulletin for full program requirements and a suggested course roadmap.
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Courses of Study Bulletin
Candidates for a baccalaureate degree must fulfill the requirements for a major as listed in the courses of study bulletin. The courses of study bulletin is the official source of information regarding degree requirements, academic policies, and academic majors and minors at Trinity University.
Pathways Curriculum
Students must complete the Pathways Curriculum in order to receive a baccalaureate degree. The Pathways Curriculum has six curricular requirements, and three optional elements that provide the foundation in the liberal arts and sciences for all the bachelor’s degrees awarded by Trinity University. Through these requirements, students acquire the necessary skills and disciplinary perspectives to navigate complex questions at Trinity and in their post-graduate lives.
School Management and Finance
This course deals with the basic management functions required for the successful organization and operation of schools and school districts. An overview of administrative responsibility as it relates to school personnel, students, facilities, and the general public is provided.
Research, Assessment, and Data-Driven Decision Making
This course focuses on statistical and research methods underlying psychological and educational research and analysis, and its application to understanding and utilizing the wealth of data available in schools regarding students, student performance, and trends of achievement over time in order to improve student achievement as well as the overall performance of the school.
Instructional and Curricular Leadership
An examination of modern curricular programs and instructional methodologies, analyzing philosophical backgrounds, purposes, and implications for implementation in schools. Studies include a major look at instructional needs, practices, new programs of instruction, how these programs operate at the elementary and secondary school levels, and how they are influenced by national and state entities.
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For more information and a description of each class please visit the COSB website.
Program Partners
The principal program is grateful to the following partners who are or have supported the program through their generous contributions
- Ewing Halsell
- H-E-B
- Texas Education Agency
- City Educational Partners
Center for Educational Leadership
Trinity's Tomorrow’s Leaders Principal program has been supported by a five-year, $2.5 million grant from the Ewing Halsell Foundation.
Alamo Heights
Boerne
Comal
East Central
Edgewood
Floresville
Ft. Sam Houston
Harlandale
IDEA Public Schools
Judson
Lackland
Navarro
New Braunfels
North East
Northside
Randolph
San Antonio
Somerset
South San Antonio
Southside
Southwest
Uvalde
Winston School SA
Faculty
Blending Scholarship and Practice in Education
Our faculty lead students through meaningful coursework facilitated by top scholars and practitioners in education locally and nationally. Professors provide leadership coaching weekly to maximize the learning experience.
Adjunct Faculty
Evangeline Aguilera, Ed.D.
Educational Leadership Coordinator
Frank E. Alfaro, Ed.D.
Assistant Superintendent for Administrative Services
Alamo Heights ISD
Tonya Hyde, Ed.D.
Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction
Lackland ISD
Lisa Knecht, Ph.D.
Educational Research Associate
Leadership Coaches
Student Opportunities
Experience makes the best leaders
Scholarships
Ewing Halsell
Trinity's Tomorrow’s Leaders Principal program has been supported by a five-year, $2.5 million grant from the Ewing Halsell Foundation,
HEB
Additional scholarship funding from H-E-B and Texas Education Agency are available to students. As a result, accepted candidates receive a fellowship provided through this generous philanthropic support, making the program an affordable pathway to becoming a transformational school leader.
Research Opportunities
Students interested in pursuing a future Ph.D may conduct independent research with faculty and/or participate in research through the Center for Educational Leadership.
Center for Educational Leadership
Cohort Fellows are also supported as new school leaders through Trinity's Center for Educational Leadership, which will provide regular cohort-based convenings, national speakers on critical education issues, as well as targeted learning seminars for continued leadership development.
Events
Center for Educational Leadership Distinguished Speaker Series
The program holds cohort-based convenings and hosts national speakers on critical education issues, as well as targeted learning seminars for continued leadership development.
Fall and Spring Educational Leadership Networking Receptions
Connect with alumni and school partners, along with philanthropic partners
When You Graduate
Creating high-performance leaders
Armed with real-world classroom and administrative experience, graduates leave Trinity ready to better the schools they lead.
Careers
Trinity prepares high performing school leaders, equipped with the knowledge, skills, and dispositions necessary for leadership within the challenging and changing context of education.
Career Areas:
- School Principal
- Instructional Coordinator
- Headmaster
- Non-Profit Leadership
Teaching Districts:
Our graduates are the preferred students to be hired in school districts.
- San Antonio Independent School District
- Northside Independent School District
- Northeast Independent School District
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