School District Leader, ADV CERT (E908)

11 credits*

Program Overview:

This program is designed for candidates who hold SAS or SBL certificates, who are in formally designated leadership positions, and who have remained current in their own professional development. The program prepares candidates for SDL certification.

Program-Specific Admissions Requirements:

Individuals must meet the following Admissions requirements:

Hold a Masters degree in the field of education from an accredited college.
60 graduate credit hours by completion of program.
Substantiate leadership potential or leadership roles through two letters of recommendation, one from a current school leader.
Complete a writing assessment.
Have an interview focusing on prior experience and currency of preparation.
Minimum of 3 years classroom teaching experience by the end of the program.

* Note: The admissions process will entail an individualized transcript review to determine each candidate’s program requirements.

Program Requirements:

Individualized transcript review
150 internship hours and 50 field hours
A passing score on the New York State SDL Content Specialty Test is required for graduation

Eleven credits selected from the course below based on individualized review but including the district internship:

EDAD.5050	School Finance and Financial Accountability	3
EDAD.5052	Understanding and Using Qualitative and Quantitative Research in Schools	1
EDAD.5051	Enhancing Communications and Public Relations with a Diverse Constituency	1
EDAD.5220	School Law	3
EDAD.5009	Technology for Administrators	3
EDAD.5221	Human Resources	3
EDAD.5200	Issues and Trends in Curriculum and Instruction	3
EDAD.5503	District Internship	2
EDAD.5210	Ethically and Socially Responsible Supervision	3
EDAD.5016	Understanding and Applying Data I	3
EDAD.5040	The Superintendency	3
EDAD.5596	Education Leadership Portfolio	0

EDAD 5503: 150 hours

Additional Completion Requirements:

.	Complete Final Interview
.	Pass NYS CONTENT SPECIALTY Test SDL