Maker Educator Leadership Certificate Program
Develop the tools, confidence, and leadership to design meaningful maker-centered learning experiences.
Registration Open
Registration is now open for the 2027 Maker Educator Leadership Certificate Program.
Maker Educator Leadership Certificate Program
Develop the tools, confidence, and leadership to design meaningful maker-centered learning experiences.
Registration Open
Registration is now open for the 2027 Maker Educator Leadership Certificate Program.
Become a leader of what learning can be.
The Maker Educator Leadership Certificate Program is a year-long online cohort experience that helps educators design, implement, and lead meaningful learning experiences grounded in making, reflection, and research.
Through four sequential modules, participants explore maker-centered learning, documentation, instructional design, and leadership practices while applying new ideas directly within their own schools, museums, libraries, and communities.
Designed for educators across disciplines and settings, the program combines research-informed practice with hands-on learning, collaborative reflection, and real-world application.
What You'll Do
- Engage in weekly activities, discussions, and reflections
- Participate in live collaborative remote sessions
- Identify leadership values and develop documentation practices
- Design and implement a practicum project
- Earn optional graduate credits
Who This is For
- Classroom teachers (K–12)
- Museum educators
- Librarians
- Out-of-school time educators
- Creative practitioners and emerging leaders
Learning in Community
Collaborate with educators from different disciplines, geographies, and learning environments.
Leadership Development
Clarify your values, strengthen your leadership voice, and explore how to create meaningful change.
Research-Informed Practice
Explore educational research and apply practical frameworks to authentic learning challenges.
Capstone Project
Design and refine a real-world project that applies your learning directly to your educational context.
GET INVOLVED
Join the next cohort of emerging leaders
Registration is now open for the 2027 Maker Educator Leadership Certificate Program.
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