The global education community is in dire need of visionary leaders who possess courage, self-awareness, and understanding of deeper learning pedagogy.

Together with our K-12 school network, High Tech High and the GSE are globally recognized for project-based learning and advancing equity and justice in education. Engaging in transformative work means developing leaders are crucial in guiding schools and educational organizations to address the pressing challenges of our time. As such, we empower our candidates to establish environments where every child in every neighborhood actively participates in a democratic process that is grounded in principles of justice and educational equity.

The EdL program is designed to help educators strengthen the leadership skills, mindsets and tools to lead for justice and deeper learning. Our program is uniquely created for educators with at least three years of on-the-ground experience and who are ready to commit to self-development within a dedicated learning community.

Our courses are designed and taught by faculty from the High Tech High Graduate School of Education, national practitioners, and educators and leaders from HTH K-12 schools. Graduates of the 10-month in-person Residency and the 10 and 20-month online pathways are poised for leadership positions in PreK-12 schools, districts, start-ups, and non-profit organizations.

We are also thrilled to offer a Preliminary Administrative Services Credential for aspiring leaders in California. This program provides supportive pathway to administrative roles such as Assistant Principal, Principal, Director of Special Education, Curriculum Specialist, Program Manager, Coordinator of Dual Enrollment or District Data Specialist.

HTH GSE PASC program offers a 10-month PASC only pathway and a 20-month Master’s in Educational leadership with a PASC pathway. Both pathways begin in August and follow a cohort model. Candidates engage in supervised fieldwork focused on equity, instructional leadership, and community engagement. Candidates will complete three required CalAPA cycles while receiving personalized support through coursework directly aligned with each task.

Join us to learn more about our M.Ed. in Educational Leadership (EdL) + Preliminary Administrative Services Credential (PASC) at the HTH Graduate School of Education and hear from our program directors, students, and alumni regarding program highlights, the student experience, and admissions.