Inclusive School Leadership Certificate

Lead with Vision, Serve with Heart

Inclusive School Leadership Certificate

State-Approved Principal Endorsement

Finish the coursework and internship required for the VDOE School Administration & Supervision credential—districts trust it, students benefit from it.

100 % Online

Maintain your current role while studying; complete 21 graduate credits in approximately 14 months.

Future-Ready, Inclusive Leadership

Blend budgeting savvy, legal insight, and people-first culture building to lift every learner and teacher.

Earn Virginia’s PreK-12 Educational Administration & Supervision endorsement through this online school-leadership certificate, designed for educators who want to build truly inclusive schools.

Why an Inclusive School Leadership Certificate?

Modern principals do more than manage buildings—they nurture cultures where all students, families, and staff thrive. Our online school-leadership certificate equips licensed teachers to meet that challenge with confidence.

  • Master the principal toolkit. Study finance, law, policy, and curriculum through an equity lens.
  • Lead people, not just programs. Practice supervision and coaching skills that inspire teachers and honor diverse voices.
  • Turn data into direction. Use school-wide metrics to drive achievement and close gaps.
  • Advance your career. Add a high-demand educational leadership certificate and become eligible to sit for the SLLA exam.

Faculty are veteran principals and central office leaders who pair big-picture strategy with day-to-day tactics you can use tomorrow morning.

Inclusive School Leadership Certificate Curriculum

EDLS 603 Educational Law and Policy
EDLS 613 Leadership in School Finance
EDCI 610 Advanced Curriculum Development
EDLS 623 Supervising and Supporting Personnel
EDLS 643 The Principalship
EDLS 646 Improving the School Structure and Climate
EDLS 699 School Leadership Internship (to be taken during 3 semesters)

Graduate Tuition

Below is an overview of the cost of the program:

The 40% Aspiring Educator Discount applies to all emphasis areas and is available to all current and aspiring educators and paraprofessionals pursuing a Master of Education (MEd) degree or an associated certificate. 

Inclusive School Leadership Certificate

$ 590 Cost Per Credit Hour
  • Credit Hours: 15+
  • Estimated Cost of Completion: $8,850
  • Cost Per Credit Hour: $354 (With 40% Tuition Discount)
  • Estimated Cost of Completion: $5,310 (With 40% Tuition Discount)

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