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Master of Applied Educational Practice (MAEP) | Taught Entirely in Spanish

What would it mean to you
to reach every student?

For the professional educator who believes every student deserves their best. Taught entirely in Spanish. US-accredited.

Taught Entirely in Spanish
US-Accredited Degree (DEAC)
100% Online & Flexible
Biblical Worldview

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15 minutes. No pressure. Just clarity about your next step.

A Gracelyn Success Coach will walk you through the program, answer every question, and help you decide with confidence, before you commit to anything.

🇺🇸 US-Accredited Degree
🌎 Taught in Spanish
📚 100% Online & Flexible
🏆 Scholarship Available
✝️ Biblical Worldview

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    What You Are Already Feeling

    You care about every student in front of you.
    Some of them are not getting what they need.

    Think about your classroom right now. Is there a student you are not fully reaching? A need you are not fully equipped to meet? Every devoted teacher carries that question. This program was built to answer it.

    The Range Is Real

    A single secondary classroom holds students with very different needs, learning styles, family backgrounds, and levels of preparation. You care deeply about every one of them. But no teacher can be equally equipped for all of them without the right preparation, tools, and frameworks.

    Dedication Is Not Enough on Its Own

    You are already one of the most committed educators in your school. That is why someone nominated you. But the research on what actually moves students forward keeps advancing. Culturally responsive practice. Evidence-based assessment. Ethical decision-making. Dedication without the latest tools leaves students unreached through no fault of the teacher who loves them.

    The Question Worth Asking

    What would it mean to walk into your classroom every day fully equipped to reach every student in front of you? Not hoping the struggling ones catch up. Not improvising. Knowing exactly what to do, grounded in research, and prepared to act. That is what MAEP is designed to produce.

    The teachers who change students' lives are not the ones who never struggle. They are the ones who never stop searching for better. Your principal recognized that searching in you. MAEP gives it a framework, a credential, and a finish line.


    16
    Courses
    48
    Credit Hours
    100%
    En Español
    US
    Accredited
    Built From the Field, Not the Ivory Tower

    A US-accredited master's degree, earned entirely in Spanish.

    MAEP was designed for the reality of Latin American private school classrooms. Every course is taught in Spanish, grounded in international research standards, and aligned to the global frameworks that define excellence in K-12 teaching.

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    US-Accredited Degree Accredited by DEAC, recognized by the US Department of Education and CHEA

    A US-accredited degree is recognized by private schools, universities, and employers across Latin America as a mark of academic rigor and international quality. For educators in national private schools and bilingual institutions, it is a credential that opens doors and commands respect.

    • Every course is taught in Spanish by faculty who understand the Latin American educational context from the inside.
    • Aligned to international standards including CAEP, UNESCO ICT-CFT, IB Educator Standards, and ISTE, so your credential carries weight globally.
    • Grounded in a biblical worldview: the belief that every student carries dignity, that teaching is a calling, and that the formation of character matters as much as the transmission of knowledge.
    • Every student has a dedicated advisor who walks alongside them from enrollment through graduation, and for two years beyond.
    • Fully online and flexible, designed for a working teacher's life, not requiring them to leave the classroom they love.

    What You Will Be Equipped to Do

    This Is What It Looks Like
    to Reach Every Student.

    Not theory developed at a distance. Practical skill, grounded in international research, ready for Monday morning in your classroom.

    01

    Teach With Purpose and Precision

    Apply transformational teaching principles that go beyond content delivery. Engage every student through innovative, research-based approaches that improve academic motivation, participation, and sustained learning.

    02

    Design Curriculum That Works

    Build coherent, standards-aligned curriculum, plan instruction that sequences logically, and design assessments that actually measure what matters. Know not just what to teach but how to make it stick for every learner.

    03

    See Every Student

    Understand the social, emotional, and cultural dimensions of how students in diverse Latin American classrooms learn and grow. Reach students whose backgrounds and experiences require a teacher who sees the whole person, not just academic data.

    04

    Serve Students With Special Needs

    Equip yourself with the knowledge and strategies to support diverse learners in your classroom: students with learning differences, those who need instructional adaptations, and those who have been underserved by standard approaches.

    05

    Use Technology With Intention

    Integrate digital tools and platforms in ways that genuinely extend student learning, aligned to UNESCO and ISTE standards. Apply emerging approaches including AI in education with the discernment and evidence-base your school deserves.

    06

    Lead With Ethical Clarity

    Navigate the complex decisions of professional practice, from ethical dilemmas to data-driven planning, with the kind of principled clarity that deepens trust in you as an educator and builds credibility with families and colleagues.

    You Graduate With a Field Experience and Applied Research Behind You

    MAEP culminates in a guided field experience and an applied research project that demonstrates mastery of advanced teaching practice. You will not just demonstrate what you know. You will demonstrate what you can do, in front of real students, documented and supervised, before you earn your degree.

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    Field Experience

    Structured observation and participation in real educational settings

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    Action Research

    Applied investigation of a real classroom challenge with documented outcomes

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    Evidence-Based Planning

    Strategic school diagnosis and improvement planning grounded in data

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    Biblical Worldview Integration

    A personal philosophy of teaching rooted in the dignity of every student


    Hear From Those Who Said Yes

    They Were Exactly Where You Are Now.

    They loved their classrooms. They were nominated by someone who believed they were ready to go deeper. Here is what changed when they did.

    Having a US-accredited degree opened doors I did not know existed. My school director noticed. Parents noticed. But what mattered most to me was walking into my classroom the following year knowing I had the tools to back up what I already believed about my students.
    LC
    Tawanna
    Student
    I was skeptical that an online program taught in Spanish would carry the same weight as a degree from a Mexican university. It does. And the program itself changed how I think about every student in every seat, not just the ones who were easy to reach.
    MV
    [Graduate Name]
    [Subject / Grade], [School], [Country]

    Program Structure

    A Curriculum Built Around
    How Effective Teaching Is Developed.

    Foundation first. Specialized practice second. Applied research and field experience third. Every course is taught in Spanish, sequenced intentionally, and grounded in international standards of teaching excellence.

    Core Foundations
    EDUC 5101Foundations of Education, Ethics and Professional Responsibilities
    EDUC 5111Educational Ethics and Moral Formation
    Learning Theory and Development
    EDUC 6101Principles of Transformational Teaching in Education
    EDUC 6103Social, Emotional, and Cultural Views of Diverse Learners
    Classroom Management and Pedagogy
    EDUC 5100Transformational Principles of Classroom Management
    EDUC 5112Active and Collaborative Teaching Strategies
    Inclusive and Special Education
    EDUC 6100Strategies for Teaching Diverse Special Education Learners
    Technology and Innovation
    EDUC 6104Advanced Technology in Education
    EDUC 5113Global Models of Educational Innovation
    Curriculum, Assessment, and Planning
    EDUC 6102Curriculum, Instructional Planning, and Assessments
    EDUC 6152Curriculum and Assessment for Instructional Development
    EDUC 5156Evidence-Based Decision Making for Curriculum and Instruction
    Field Experience and Applied Research
    EDUC 5102Guided Field Experience in Education
    EDUC 5155Strategic School Diagnosis and Data-Based Planning
    EDUC 6157Action Research for School Improvement (Capstone)
    Contemporary Issues
    EDUC 6160Emerging Issues in Education
    48

    Graduate Credit Hours

    Full US-accredited master's degree, aligned to international teaching standards.

    16

    Courses

    Across 7 content categories, sequenced from foundation to applied research.

    8

    Weeks Per Course

    Focused, manageable pace designed for working secondary school educators.

    Taught Entirely in Spanish
    Every course, every instructor interaction, and every assessment is conducted in Spanish. This is not a translated program. It was designed for the Latin American educator context from the ground up.
    Biblical Worldview Throughout
    A philosophy of teaching grounded in the belief that every student carries inherent dignity, that education is a sacred calling, and that character formation is inseparable from academic excellence.

    Honoring Your Calling

    We see your commitment.
    We built scholarships to honor it.

    Gracelyn created its scholarship awards because a financial barrier should never be the reason a calling goes unanswered. These are not discounts. They are acts of recognition.

    Full Investment
    Standard Tuition
    $11,273
    48 credit hours at $256 per credit hour

    Includes application fee ($35) and program fee ($390). All students may apply for institutional scholarship awards during the admissions conversation.
    For Latin American Educators
    Promise of Purpose Scholarship
    $7,174
    approx. $355 per month on payment plan

    A $4,099 institutional scholarship awarded to nominated educators answering the call to serve in classrooms. Created for educators like you.

    Scholarships are institutional awards and are not guaranteed to all applicants. Eligibility is determined during the admissions process. Monthly payment plans may be available to eligible students. All tuition and fees are subject to change with appropriate notice.


    Ready to Take the Next Step?

    Your students are already
    waiting for this version of you.

    You do not have to feel fully ready. You just have to be willing to take one step. A 15-minute conversation with a Gracelyn Success Coach will give you everything you need to decide with clarity, no pressure, no obligation, just honest guidance from someone who understands this calling.

    The Promise of Purpose Scholarship may be available for nominated Latin American educators. Your Success Coach will walk you through your eligibility before you commit to anything.

    Talk With a Success Coach

    Request information and begin your conversation.

      🔒 Secure. No obligation. No spam. Ever.


      Who This Program Is For

      Called to teach. Devoted to every student.

      MAEP is not for everyone, and that is by design. It was built for the educator in a Latin American private school who gives everything to the students in front of them and wants the tools, the credential, and the preparation to give even more.

      Admissions Requirements

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      Nomination by a Campus or District Leader

      A school director, academic coordinator, or district leader who has observed your work nominates you and attests to your readiness. If you have not yet been nominated, your Success Coach can help you think through that conversation.

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      Bachelor's Degree, 2.5 GPA

      From any accredited institution. No GRE. No entrance exam of any kind.

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      Two Years Serving in Education

      As a classroom educator, instructional leader, or educational support professional.

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      Statement of Purpose

      A reflection on your calling: why you teach, who you are committed to serving, and what you believe great teaching requires of a teacher.

      The Person We Are Looking for Is Already in Your Classroom.

      These are not qualities we develop from scratch. They are qualities we recognize and then formally equip. If the people around you would describe you this way, you belong here.

      Devoted to Every Student
      Genuinely Humble
      Deeply Relational
      Trusted by Others
      Perseveres Quietly
      Serves Before Leading
      Listens Before Acting
      Grows Continuously

      The Path Forward

      Four Steps from the Nomination
      to the Classroom That Changes Everything

      You do not have to figure this out alone. Here is exactly what the path looks like from here.

      1

      Request Information

      Take 60 seconds to let us know you are interested. There is no obligation, no commitment, and no pressure in this step.

      2

      Talk With a Success Coach

      A real person, an experienced educator who understands this calling, will reach out within one business day via phone or WhatsApp. They will answer every question and walk through your scholarship eligibility.

      3

      Apply and Secure Your Nomination

      Complete your application and invite your school director or academic coordinator to submit the nomination letter that opens the door.

      4

      Begin Serving Every Student Better

      Start the coursework, in Spanish, that equips you to reach every student in front of you with the research, the credential, and the preparation each one deserves.

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      Not Sure If You Are Ready? That Is Exactly What the Conversation Is For.

      Every prospective MAEP student speaks with a dedicated Success Coach before they apply. They will answer every question, address every hesitation, and help you discern whether this is the right step for you right now, before you commit to anything. There is no sales pitch. Just honest guidance from someone who understands what you are carrying.

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      A Degree That Carries Weight

      US-Accredited. Internationally Aligned.
      Grounded in Proven Practice.

      Aligned to International Teaching Standards

      MAEP is aligned to the global frameworks that define teaching excellence and are recognized by universities, private schools, and employers across Latin America.

      DEAC
      Distance Education Accrediting Commission, recognized by the US Department of Education
      CAEP
      Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation
      UNESCO
      ICT Competency Framework for Teachers, widely recognized across Latin America
      IB
      International Baccalaureate Educator Standards, relevant to bilingual and international schools
      ISTE
      International Society for Technology in Education Standards
      US
      Accredited by a US recognized accrediting body: a credential that opens doors

      What You Can Count On

      🌎

      Taught Entirely in Spanish

      Every course, every interaction, every assessment. This is not a translated program. It was built for the Latin American classroom context by educators who understand it.

      🇺🇸

      A US-Accredited Degree

      Recognized by private schools, bilingual institutions, and universities across Latin America as a mark of academic rigor and international quality. A credential that commands professional respect.

      ✝️

      Grounded in a Biblical Worldview

      The belief that every student carries inherent dignity, that teaching is a calling, and that the formation of character is as important as the transmission of knowledge. This is not decoration. It is the foundation of how we understand education itself.

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      A Dedicated Advisor, Not a Help Desk

      Every MAEP student is assigned a personal advisor who walks alongside them from enrollment through graduation, and for two years after. Someone who knows their name, their school, and their calling.


      One Final Thought

      Every student in your classroom
      is waiting for
      this version of you.

      You chose teaching because students matter, and you knew you could make a difference in their lives. That instinct was right. The families who chose your school made a decision to invest in their children's education. They deserve a teacher who holds a credential that matches the commitment they have made.

      Your director saw that in you. They nominated you because they believe that what you do naturally in your current role, with the right preparation and a US-accredited degree behind you, could transform what is possible for every student in your classroom.

      That student who is not quite there yet is waiting for the teacher you are becoming.

      This program was built to make sure you are ready when it matters.

      Enrollment is nomination-based. This program was not designed for everyone. It was designed for the educator whose director has watched them closely enough to say: this person is ready to go deeper. If that is you, the path is clear. Your Success Coach is ready to walk it with you.

      Take the First Step

      Request your program guide and begin your conversation with a Success Coach.

        🔒 Secure. No obligation. No spam. Ever.