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Sixth Year Certificate Educational Leadership Dear Prospective Candidate: The Sixth Year Certificate program is designed to prepare certified teachers for informed leadership positions in education through a course of study, which will enable them to shape organizational direction; effect institutional planning and development; and influence organizational performance. Program graduates will be eligible for such positions on the staff of central offices, regional educational agencies, and state education agencies. Notable features of the new program include rigorous entry standards, a strong curriculum presented by resident faculty and practitioner colleagues, a qualifying examination for certification, and required field experiences. In addition to meeting the general requirements for admission to the School of Graduate Studies, admission decisions will be based on the following: 1. A master's degree from a regionally accredited institution of higher education 2. A minimum of three years teaching experience and a Connecticut Teaching Certificate (or eligibility). 3. Two letters from school administrators supporting the application and concentrating on such areas as applicant strengths and weaknesses, interpersonal skills, intellectual ability and leadership potential. 4. A formal, typed application essay. 5. Completion of EDL 590, "Leaders as Learners," and successful portfolio presentation to search committee. A 3.0 minimum Graduate GPA and a 2.7 undergraduate GPA are required. Students' with a 3.3 or higher post-baccalaureate GPA (on a four-point scale) will receive first priority for admission into the program. Admissions standards for this program are quite rigorous and not everyone who meets the admissions requirements can be accepted. Only students admitted to this program will be eligible to apply for institutional recommendation for the Intermediate Administrator or Supervisor Certificate. All applicants and supporting materials for admission to the program must be received at the Department of Educational Leadership by April 1st for the Summer Semester, and October 15th for the Spring semester. In addition to all of the School of Graduate Studies requirements, candidates must submit the following; 1. Copy of Connecticut Teaching Certificate; 2. Two letters of recommendation from School Administrators completed on the enclosed reommendation forms; 3. Typed application essay which focuses on (1) the reasons that led the candidate to the area of school leadership, and (2) future career goals. An application essay form is enclosed. Please do not hesitate to contact me at (860)832-2130 if I can provide further information. Sincerely,
Anthony Rigazio-DiGilio, Ed.D .
(860) 832-2130 SIXTH YEAR
CERTIFICATE ADMISSIONS
CHECKLIST /____/
1. Completed University application for admission to the School of Graduate
Studies. /____/ 2. Submitted official transcripts for all higher education institutions where the applicant competed course work. /____/
3. Enclosed copy of Connecticut Teaching Certificate or documented evidence
of eligibility /____/
4. Enclosed two letters of recommendation from school administrators on
Central Connecticut State /____/
5. Enclosed typed application essay on Central Connecticut State University
form. Please
note: Items 3,4, and 5 must
be enclosed in one envelope and submitted by April 1 to:
Central Connecticut State University Failure to
include an item may result in your disqualification from consideration.
CENTRAL CONNECTICUT STATE UNIVERSITY
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP
IN EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP
SIXTH YEAR CERTIFICATE
APPLICATION ESSAY
Barnard Hall Room 260
DEADLINE: APRIL 1
The application essay should be typed on this form and submitted in
the envelope provided with other application materials to the Department of
Educational Leadership.
This essay is a very important part of your application because it tells us
something about your professional development and also shows your ability to
select, organize and present written material.
Essay:
Write an essay, maximum of two pages: (1) explain why you are
interested in the area of school leadership, and (2) describe your future career
goals.
Use the reverse side if needed.
Signature ______________________________________ Address ______________________________________________________
Date ________________________ CENTRAL CONNECTICUT STATE UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP IN EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP SIXTH YEAR CERTIFICATE
Barnard Hall Room 260 This
form should be sealed in the enclosed Central Connecticut State University
envelope or other envelope, and returned to the candidate.
The applicant must return the unopened envelope along with the
application to the Department of Educational Leadership ASAP. Please check in the appropriate box to indicate your assessment of the following characteristics of the applicant as compared with other teachers and prospective administrators with whom you have worked.
Use the reverse side of this form to provide any additional information that would help the admissions committee understand the candidate's strengths and weaknesses, and the candidate's potential as a school leader. Name _____________________________________ Title____________________________ School______________________________________________________ Address__________________________________________________________ Signature ___________________________________________ Date _________________________ THANK YOU FOR YOUR ASSISTANCE Last updated on Tuesday, 16 October 2007 |
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