Relay’s curriculum varies by program, but all of our programs emphasize frequent practice and feedback. Most assignments consist of authentic work samples of your educational practice, including videos of teaching instruction or teacher coaching, lesson-plan samples, assessment samples, etc.

At Relay, we focus every aspect of the graduate-school experience on what it takes to propel student learning in the classroom. For our teaching programs, we organize coursework around four elements of effective instruction: Content, Classroom Culture, Self and Other People, and the Teaching Cycle. 

During the first year of Relay master's programs, you will learn the basics of how to build relationships with students, families, and colleagues, as well as fundamentals in classroom management, lesson planning, and assessment design. In the second year, you will broaden your knowledge by focusing on unit planning and incorporating literacy across content areas. You will also learn specific techniques that will help you build rigorous and joyful classrooms—the kind of learning environments that encourage both academic achievement and character development.