High Tech High began in 2000 as a single charter high school launched by a coalition of San Diego business leaders and educators. It has evolved into a school development organization with a growing portfolio of innovative charter schools spanning grades K-12. HTH combats the twin problems of student disengagement and low academic achievement by creating personalized, project-based learning environments where all students are known well and challenged to meet high expectations. HTH schools attempt to show how education can be redesigned to ensure that all students graduate well prepared for college, work, and citizenship.
HIGH TECH HIGH GRADUATE SCHOOL OF EDUCATION
High Tech High is pleased to announce the opening of its Graduate School of Education, which will accept non-HTH teachers for the 2008-2009 school year. Tuition is waived for 2008-2009 and is significantly reduced for 2009-2010.
Teacher Leadership M.Ed. Program
The Teacher Leadership Concentration (TLC) is a two-year part-time program designed for experienced teachers who wish to continue to build their teaching, inquiry, and leadership skills. These Master’s candidates continue to work full- or part-time at either a school in the High Tech High network or outside of the network. Each student will be assigned a GSE faculty advisor, with whom they will meet regularly to discuss their progress on their action research project and their digital portfolio.
School Leadership M.Ed. Program
The School Leadership Concentration (SLC) is designed for aspiring school leaders. Candidates will learn the necessary skills, ranging from financial management to instructional leadership, required to open and lead a successful innovative school. Students will be assigned a Mentor Leader, a current charter school director, with whom they will work closely and observe in meetings and through decision-making processes. They will also be assigned a GSE faculty advisor, with whom they will meet to develop their Personalized Learning Plan (PLP) and to chart their progress on the PLP and the four work products required for graduation from the program.
There are two tracks within the School Leadership concentration. The program for external candidates, those not currently employed by a HTH school, is structured as a 10-month full-time residency within a HTH school. The program for internal candidates, those who are full-time employees of HTH, is a part-time program to be completed within two academic years.
For more information about our programs, visit their website at
www.hightechhigh.org
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