Licensure/Endorsement
Completion of the Teacher Leadership sequence and compliance with other requirements listed in the Teacher Licensure section of this catalog, leads to the Teacher Leadership endorsement on the initial Professional Educator License.
Certificate Completion Requirements
Transfer Credit
No more than 6 credits (25%) from coursework taken at institutions of higher learning may be approved for transfer credit. Courses may be accepted pending syllabi review by the program faculty and graduate advisor, following University policy and the guidelines found in the Educational Administration Student Handbook.
Conditional Continuation
During the first course, EDAD-7801 , students are required to complete a professional portfolio demonstrating current impact on student learning and teacher leadership which includes a successful oral interview and a written scenario. After completing the course with a grade of “B” or better, the faculty will review this information and recommend that the student be permitted to continue in the program, continue in the program conditionally, or be dismissed from the program.
The faculty may permit a student to progress conditionally. In such cases, faculty review of the applicant’s record identifies evidence that the student will likely be successful in the program. The status of all students permitted to progress conditionally is reviewed by the faculty each semester, and students are informed in writing of the conditions necessary for them to be transferred to good standing status. When conditions are met, the student is informed in writing of the transfer to good standing status.
Degree Requirements
The Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Teacher Leadership will be awarded to students who complete the 18 credit-hour program with a grade of “B-” or better in each required course. Students must meet all Illinois licensure requirements. The required courses include the following:
