New York State requires all persons applying for a provisional or permanent certificate or license in the areas of administrative or supervisory service, classroom teaching service, and school service have completed two clock hours of coursework or training regarding the identification and reporting of suspected child abuse or maltreatment. Participating districts select and nominate candidates for the program, and provide release days during the first year for program activities and a stipend for a full-time administrative internship during the second year. Summer program focuses on facilitation and team building, and develops knowledge and skills in research, writing and computer technology in the context of examining educational visions and developing personal educational platforms. Students are typically admitted into the program in summer and work as a cohort through the first year or 18 credit hours. Some proficiency with principles of accounting must be demonstrated either through transcript or work experience.
Applicants apply for admission directly to the university.
Students must enroll in both courses which are integrated into a single program that focuses on facilitation and team building, and develops knowledge and skills in research, writing and computer technology in the context of examining educational visions and developing personal educational platforms. The two courses each academic semester are co-taught by a team of two UB and one clinical faculty. Personnel Management ELP 692 Adv. Fiscal Management ELP 693 Adv. The clinical experience or internship is typically done during the student's final year of study, but not before 24 credit hours of study have been completed.