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Master's Degree of Education

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Training future educators through our unique graduate studies program and hands-on residency.

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A collaboration among Carroll School, Lesley University and Buckingham Browne & Nichols School (BB&N), The Angela Wilkins Program of Graduate Studies in Education is two dynamic programs each leading to a full Massachusetts initial license and a Master’s degree in Education: Moderate Disabilities - Pre-K - Grade 8 and Moderate Disabilities - Grades 5 - 12.

These intensive 12-month residency programs start in early June and end the following June. Graduate interns take courses at Carroll School and Lesley University and participate in a full-time immersive residency in classrooms at Carroll and/or BB&N. Unlike other programs, graduate interns receive nationally-accredited Orton-Gillingham training and certification, at no additional cost.

Graduate intern teaching students at the Lower School.

Chantei Alves & Amanda Lewis

Chantei Alves '23 and Amanda Lewis'23 share about their valuable experiences in the program and the impact the Compass Fellowship had on their ability to participate in the yearlong intensive residency-based master's program.

Zoe Norcross

Zoe Norcross '04 shares how her experiences as a 2004 Carroll School alumna and 2020 graduate of the Angela Wilkins Program for Graduate Studies in Education shaped her current position as a Carroll School teacher and tutor.

Julia Schleppi

Julia Schleppi '22 shares how the immersive residency-based program is preparing her to become a teacher for children with learning disabilities.


Our Guiding Principle

We believe that teacher trainees who are immersed in a full-time classroom experience under the guidance of a master educator are better prepared to step into their own classrooms in the future. Graduate interns experience all hands-on aspects of everyday teaching - mentor/mentee collaboration, curriculum/lesson design, teaching principles, behavior management, classroom design, parent conferences, formal and informal student assessments.

Graduate program intern tutoring a student in Orton-Gillingham.
Graduate program intern educating a student.

Graduate interns take education training courses at Carroll School and Lesley University

 

Coursework

Graduate interns take courses at Carroll and Lesley, in such topics as:

  • Curriculum, Instruction & Supports
  • Dyslexia and the Science of Reading: Essential Literacy for All Educators
  • Culturally Responsive Pedagogies: Equity & Access
  • Positive Behavior Support: Shifts in Paradigms and Practices
  • Targeted Math: Access and Fluency
  • Formal Assessment in Special Education
  • Inclusive Education and Assistive Technologies/AAC
  • And more

2024-25 Required Course Sequence Sheet

Fellowship is a 12-month intensive residency-based graduate program

 

Compass Fellowship

In an effort to address the greatest need of each child, we recognize that diversity and inclusivity are essential to a child’s learning experience, as are effective teachers. The Fellowship is a 12-month intensive residency-based graduate program. It provides an opportunity for 2 educators from historically marginalized communities to obtain a collaborative masters degree and licensure in Moderate Disabilities PreK-8 or& 5-12 with Lesley University, including free Orton-Gillingham training and certification. In addition to fellowship monies, both fellows receive a living stipend.

Compass Fellowship Flyer

As a graduate intern at Carroll, I was surrounded by the most knowledgeable teaching professionals I’ve ever worked with. Not only are they experts in the courses they teach, but the teachers also have a unique understanding about how different brains learn. I grew so much as a teacher. Kevin Tierney Graduate

How to Apply

The application process is rolling. Applications are reviewed as they are received and decisions are made on a space available basis in 3 rounds according to this schedule:

Round one: December 13, 2024

Round two: February 14, 2025

Final Deadline: April 11, 2025

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