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.