School District Leader, Certificate of Advanced Study (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:

1. Hold a Masters degree in the field of education from an accredited college
2. Submit proof of SAS or SBL certification
3. Substantiate leadership potential or leadership roles through two letters of recommendation, one from a current school leader
4. Complete a writing assessment
5. Have an interview focusing on prior experience and currency of preparation
6. Submit evidence of administrative or teacher leader position

* 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 & 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 & Trends in Curriculum, & Instruction	3
EDAD 5503	District Internship	2-4
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