KYLE, Texas — Texas Education Technology Leaders (TETL) announced a landmark collaboration with Baylor University Moody School of Education’s Professional Online Learning Unit to strengthen opportunities for Texas K–12 technology professionals to pursue advanced graduate study in Learning Design and Technology. Through this new relationship with Baylor, TETL members gain enhanced access to leading researchers in educational technology, learning design, and more. This expansion supports TETL’s ongoing mission to prepare its members for the challenges of today while equipping them for the innovations of tomorrow.
This collaboration aligns with a larger strategic initiative within the Moody School of Education to deepen its relationships with school districts and educational organizations across Texas, helping local educators access high‑quality graduate programs supported by meaningful scholarship opportunities.
“We are proud to support Texas Education Technology Leaders who are advancing the future of learning,” said Dr. Laila Sanguras, Chair of the Moody School of Education Professional Online Learning Unit. “Our goal is to build meaningful, long‑term connections with institutions like TETL to ensure that talented professionals across the state have clear, supported pathways to pursue graduate education at Baylor.”
Enhanced Access and Scholarship Opportunities for TETL Members: Learning Design and Technology Program
To empower TETL members in their continued professional and academic development, Baylor’s Moody School of Education is offering a 10% scholarship, waived application fees, and the opportunity to earn credit by way of prior learning assessment for the following online programs:
- MS in Learning Design and Technology
- Graduate Certificate in Learning Design and Technology
- Graduate Certificate in Online Teaching and Learning
Complete Moody School of Education Portfolio Access
Additionally, TETL members are well positioned to benefit from the full portfolio of distance and residential programs offered through the Moody School of Education:
Distance Education Programs:
- Online EdD in Learning and Organizational Change (exclusive 8% priority enrollment scholarship)
- Hybrid EdD in K-12 Educational Leadership with superintendent certification (standard 50% scholarship)
- Hybrid MA in School Leadership with principal certification (competitive scholarships available)
- Online MS in Learning Design and Technology (exclusive 10% scholarship)
- Online Graduate Certificate in Learning Design and Technology (exclusive 10% scholarship)
- Online Graduate Certificate in Online Teaching and Learning (exclusive 10% scholarship)
- Dallas-based hybrid EDS in School Psychology (competitive tuition price)
Residential Programs:
- MA/MSEd in Curriculum and Instruction
- MA in Teaching with initial teacher certification
- MSEd in Educational Psychology with Applied Behavior Analysis, Gifted and Talented, or General Educational Psychology tracks
- EDS in School Psychology
- MSEd in Higher Education and Student Affairs
- MSEd in Sports Management
“This partnership with Baylor University’s Moody School of Education is a powerful step forward for Texas education technology leaders,” said Dr. Karla Burkholder, Deputy Director of Texas Education Technology Leaders (TETL). “Our members are dedicated educators who drive innovation across the state, and this collaboration expands their access to rigorous, relevant graduate programs that honor their professional experience while preparing them for what’s next. We are proud to work with Baylor to provide opportunities for these outstanding leaders to strengthen both their individual careers and the future of learning in Texas.”
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About Baylor University’s Moody School of Education Professional Online Learning Unit
Baylor University’s Moody School of Education provides flexible, high‑quality online programs that prepare leaders across education, business, nonprofit, military, healthcare, and other sectors. The unit is home to nationally recognized programs such as the EdD in Learning and Organizational Change, winner of the 2022 Carnegie Project on the Education Doctorate (CPED) Program of the Year Award.
TIME Magazine has named Baylor one of the 100 Best Colleges for Future Leaders, and U.S. News & World Report consistently ranks Baylor among the nation’s top learning communities. With robust staff support and engaged faculty mentorship, Baylor’s online programs emphasize transformative leadership, effective organizational practice, and innovative instructional design.
About Texas Education Technology Leaders
Formerly the Texas K‑12 CTO Council, Texas Education Technology Leaders is the recognized state chapter of CoSN and the leading professional community for K–12 technology leadership in Texas. TETL supports district technology professionals through tailored resources, forward‑thinking professional development, and a statewide network committed to implementing effective, future‑ready technology solutions in schools.