The purpose of the Teacher Instructional Leadership master's degree is to develop teacher leaders who have the appropriate knowledge and skills to raise student achievement, close the achievement gap, and create democratic and just school communities. The program is designed to help current and future teacher leaders enhance classroom instruction and student learning through leadership capacities in K-12 schools.

• Student learning outcomes are related to the Utah Effective Teaching Standards.
• The student will understand concepts related to student development and adult learning theory.
• The student will understand the collaborative learning process and the application to the school stakeholders and learning environment.
• The student will understand how to use data in assessment, planning, and decision-making.
• The student will understand effective instructional strategies as a support for teacher professional growth.
• The student will understand the skills and knowledge that supports reflective and adaptive practice.