What is the 21CSLA UTK Leadership Certificate?
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Enroll in no-cost, university credit-bearing courses
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Learn about Universal Transitional Kindergarten policy & instructional Leadership in California
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Network and collaborate with other leaders to advance equity
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Cultivate skills and knowledge to prepare for job searches and interviews
The UTK Leadership Certificate is a 4-unit online and synchronous program offered by UC Berkeley Extension (UNEX). Participants must either be current candidates in a CTC-approved Preliminary Administrative Services Credential or Clear Administrative Services Credential program, or hold a Certificate of Eligibility. The certificate consists of two courses of 10 sessions each. Those who complete both courses will receive a UC Berkeley UTK Leadership Certificate. Due to funding from the California Department of Education, this program is at no cost to eligible participants through June, 2026.
Course overviews
Leaders Designing Equitable Transitional Kindergarten (TK) Classrooms in Action
Details
This course will investigate and understand instructional leadership issues and opportunities related to preschool through third grade (P-3) education including current educational policy and future policy directions, integration of Universal Transitional Kindergarten into K-12 educational systems, family and community partnership, and issues related to inclusion such as multilingual programs and servings students with disabilities. With a focus on issues of educational inequality, course content and assignments will focus on ameliorating and improving public education with a P-3 focus.
Themes
- History and Policy
- Social Emotional Learning (SEL)
- Family and Community Engagement
Schedule
- Section 1: Wednesdays, January 24–March 27, 5–8pm
- Section 2: Saturdays, January 20–March 30, 9am–12pm (No class on February 10)
Equity Centered Leadership Practices to Support, Integrate, and Align Transitional Kindergarten (TK)
Details
This course will investigate and understand the instructional leadership practices related to preschool through third grade (P-3) education including how to develop and enact a PK-3 vision, align and integrate Universal Transitional Kindergarten into the CA educational system, and implement strategies to build professional capacity through a culture of continuous improvement. With a focus on issues of educational inequality, course content and assignments will focus on ameliorating and improving public education with a P-3 focus.
Themes
- Envisioning Equitable TK Classrooms
- Support, Integrate, and Align TK
- Equity-Centered Continuous Improvement
Schedule
- Section 1: Thursdays, January 11–March 14, 5pm–8pm
- Section 2: Tuesdays, January 16–March 19, 5pm–8pm
Contact us
Questions? Email us at 21csla-utk-certificate@berkeley.edu
