During the first year, you take a course that begins in the middle of June and ends by the middle of July. Yes, many students in the Program do not have an administrative credential. You must already have the Tier I Preliminary Administrative Services Credential and must be employed by a school district in an administrative position that the Commission on Teacher Credentialing recognizes as an administrative post. You must complete the K - 12 Administrators' Form that is part of the application process. There are additional costs for books.
Tuition includes the retreat, all classes and some materials.
Each cohort completes a set of 18 courses together during their first two years in the Educational Leadership Program. ELP coursework is specifically designed for the students in the Program. No waiver credit is given. You will be doing a set of courses that focus on leadership and knowledge about many aspects of kindergarten through postsecondary education. You will look at education from a variety of perspectives that include technology, politics, economics, social, culture, organizational change and action research.