Become a School Leader

Stony Brook University offers two  post-master's  advanced graduate certificate programs that lead to certification in areas of school district, building and business leadership.

• The   Educational Leadership (EDL)   program prepares K-12 educators for advancement into positions at both the  school district (SDL) and school building (SBL) levels. Such positions include superintendent of schools, district superintendent, assistant superintendent, principal, assistant principal, department chairperson, or athletic director. 
• The post-master's certificate in School District Business Leadership (SDBL)  program prepares professionals from the corporate world, public service agencies, and charitable institutions for access and advancement to positions in a school district central office, such as assistant superintendent for school business positions.

The programs are offered in collaboration with the University’s Distributed Teacher and Leader Education program and articulate with  EdD programs from other universities in the region. 

Flexible Scheduling: Online or On-site

To meet the demands of working professionals, the combined SDL and SBL program is offered completely online or on-site at one with our teacher center partners. 

All but two of the School District Business Leadership courses are available online. The other two courses are offered on the Stony Brook University campus in the evening.