Teaching and Learning & STEM
- Elementary Education
- Mathematics in Education
- Teacher Residencies
Monday–Friday, 9:00 am–5:00 pm
- Master of Education (M.Ed) in Elementary Education with Initial Teacher License (1-6): on-campus, off-campus, or teacher residency graduate program at https://lesley.edu/academics/graduate/elementary-education-1-6-initial-teacher-license-masters
- Master of Education (M.Ed) in Elementary Education with ESL Preparation Initial Licensure (1-6) with Add-License English as a Second Language Preparation: Teacher Residency Program at https://lesley.edu/academics/graduate/elementary-education-with-esl-preparation
- Master of Education (M.Ed) Mathematics Education Online: Professional Licensure or Non-Licensure (1-8) at https://lesley.edu/academics/graduate/mathematics-education-masters
- Graduate Certificate in Mathematics Education: Advanced Professional Certificate (APC) in Mathematics Online (1-8) at https://lesley.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2022-2023/graduate-catalog/graduate-school-of-education/science-technology-engineering-and-mathematics-stem/mathematics-education-programs/graduate-certificate-in-mathematics-education/
The Elementary Education program provides the knowledge, skills, experiences, and support needed to become effective licensed teachers in 21st-century schools, grades 1-6. The program incorporates Lesley's commitment to culturally responsive teaching, equity, the arts, inclusive classrooms, differentiated instruction, interdisciplinary teaching, a focus on common-core standards, and the integration of theory with practice. Teacher Candidates build deep relationships with schools as they practice teaching in a variety of settings through coursework, Pre-Practicum, and Practicum.
The Mathematics in Education Online Program provides the opportunity for teachers (grades 1-8) to explore content-based mathematics through an online format. The program is designed to connect deep content knowledge to classroom practice and the student's understanding of mathematics. The online program reaches groups of teachers and provides interactive models of instruction that include discussions, multi-layered activities, and inquiry-based collaborative learning as well as engaging teachers to look deeply into the thinking of their students' diversity to ensure that all children succeed mathematically.
Advanced Professional Certificate (APC) in Mathematics is an opportunity to gain deep content and pedagogy courses that will enrich your understanding of mathematics and mathematics teaching. Choose from among elective courses highlighting numbers, algebra, geometry, probability, statistics, and calculus. In certain states, this program meets endorsement/second license requirements.
Email Rita A. Gordon at rgordon3@lesley.edu. Also accessible via Zoom when requested.
Phone: 617.349.8642
The Elementary Education Urban Initiative Program includes a year-long residency with school district partners. Upon completion of the program of study, candidates are endorsed for Elementary (1-6) Initial License, with preparation to add the English as A Second Language (Pre-K-6) license, and an additional option to obtain the Bilingual Endorsement.
Career changers holding a Master's degree may complete a program of study that is Licensure Only Elementary (1-6).
Applicants who have worked in schools or who are currently working in classrooms will receive advice on application, coursework requirements, and while maintaining employment at the school where currently employed.
Year-long residency placements are available in districts in the greater Boston area.
Most students take two courses per semester to include the Summer Term and finish in about 2 years but can take more course to finish in a year, or fewer course to allow for more time.
One may transfer up to 6 credits from an appropriate institution. They must be graduate-level and relevant to the program of study.