The MCLA Leadership Academy is a dynamic cohort program tailored for working professionals
seeking to elevate their careers in education. Through a unique blend of academic
rigor and practical skill-building, participants engage in weekend sessions and a
short summer residency, primarily supplemented by online coursework. Led by esteemed
educators and practitioners, the Academy offers a comprehensive curriculum covering
social, political, and academic theories in public education. With a focus on fostering
equitable, just, and effective learning environments, participants take a deep dive
into diverse activities such as discussions, group projects, fieldwork, and more.
Since its inception in 1997, more than 2,000 leaders have honed their skills, gained
administrative credentials, and deepened their commitment to equity and justice thanks
to the Academy. Endorsed by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary
Education, the Leadership Academy embodies transformative leadership, integrating
anti-racist competencies throughout its coursework and field experiences. Join us
to ignite your professional journey and make a lasting impact in education.
Info sessions provide potential students with the opportunity to meet with faculty and staff to learn more about how to continue education in three of MCLA’s programs that are designed to support rising educators needs in the Berkshires and beyond.
The Leadership Academy offers online coursework and a few short-term residencies that prepare students to make a meaningful impact as educational leaders.
Choosing to enroll in the Leadership Academy at MCLA is a wise decision to move your
education career forward. A supportive cohort structure, dedicated faculty leaders
in the field and a digestible online program with short residency requirements is
there to guide you throughout the year-long program.
The application for the 2025 cohort will open on October 1, 2024. More information about program requirements and the application process can be found here:
Division of Graduate & Continuing Education
dgce@mcla.edu
413-662-5575
Marianne Young
Leadership Academy Director
marianne.young@mcla.edu
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The Friday morning coffee klatch at the parklet on Eagle Street has grown by leaps and bounds as a stopover to catch up with friends and acquaintances on the way to work. This past Friday saw a singular bump in attendance as members of the Berkshire Leadership Academy saw an ...
