Sudha Ramaswamy, Ph.D., Chair 
Department of Special Education and Educational Leadership 
914-674-3058

Rose Rudnitski, Ed.D., Program Director 
Department of Special Education and Educational Leadership 
914-674-7447

Purpose 

The 18 credit advanced certificate program in School Building Leadership leads to certification in School Building Leadership and prepares practicing teachers and other eligible school personnel to be effective motivated, and visionary school-building leaders. They will work in a range of positions including assistant principal, principal, executive director, director, staff developer, and curriculum supervisor. 
The New York State School Building Leader certification requires successful completion of the Advanced Certificate in Educational Supervision program, a passing score on the New York State School Building Leadership Examination (Parts I and II), and on the Educating All Students (EAS) exam. 

School Building Leadership Goals 

Graduates of the School Building Leadership Program will act with integrity and fairness, and in an ethical manner as they demonstrate the following knowledge, skills, and dispositions: 

1. Establish, articulate and sustain a culturally responsive, sustainable vision of student learning and professional growth that is shared and supported by stakeholders to become effective school building leaders.

2. Implement effective management of school operations and resources for a safe, effective and efficient learning environment.

3. Collaborate with family and community organizations to respond to diverse needs and mobilize community resources to promote school goals.

4. Understand, respond to, and influence the larger social, cultural, legal, and economic trends impacting the school.​