Online Pennsylvania Letter of Eligibility for Superintendent/ Assistant Superintendent & IU Executive Director
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| The Program: The Department of Professional Studies offers a post master’s program leading to the Pennsylvania Letter of Eligibility. Successful completion of the program and achievement of the cut-off score on the School Superintendent Assessment (SSA)* will lead to the Letter of Eligibility. | ||||
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| 1st semester | SCHA796 | The Superintendency | ||
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| 2nd semester | SCHA785 | Negotiations and Labor Relations | ||
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| 3rd semester | SCHA797 | Educational Technologies and Facilities | ||
| SCHA798 | Strategic Planning and Policy Analysis | |||
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| 4th semester | SCHA799 | Superintendent’s Internship | ||
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| Completion of the following courses is available during the academic year/summer sessions or the candidate may provide documentation of prior completion: | ||||
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| SCHA715 | Contemporary Issues in Education | |||
| SCHA731 | School and Community Relations | |||
| SCHA741 | Administration and Organization of the Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School Curriculum | |||
| SCHA765 | Public School Finance | |||
| SCHA775 | Management: Concepts and Principles | |||
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| Course Descriptions: | |
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| SCHA796 | The Superintendency |
| This course examines the role and function of the superintendent as the chief educational officer of a public school system. It emphasizes the general operations of the school system, the essential responsibilities, practices, and processes for effective educational administration and organizational leadership. | |
| SCHA798 | Strategic Planning and Policy Analysis |
| This course examines the role and function of the superintendent in development, implementation, and evaluation of the strategic plan and school district policy. It presents the guidelines and requirements set forth by the Pennsylvania Department of Education. Emphasis is placed on leadership for educational planning as well as school district policy and regulation development. | |
| SCHA799 | Superintendent’s Internship |
| For more information, please see your advisor | |
| SCHA785 | Negotiations and Labor Relations |
| This graduate course for potential and practicing administrators enhances leadership through study of negotiations and labor relations in public education. It meets a negotiations and labor relations component of preservice training required for certification in school administration. | |
| SCHA797 | Educational Technologies and Facilities |
| This course examines the knowledge the superintendent needs for the effective maintenance, renovation, and construction of facilities. Issues addressed will include, regulations and processes need to conduct the building process including planning, financing, state and local regulations, current technologies, and the construction team. | |
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| Questions about the application process should be directed to the Graduate Studies and Research Office at 814-732-2856. Questions about the Letter of Eligibility program should directed to Dr. James Bolton at 814-732-1734 or by e-mail at jbolton@edinboro.edu | ||
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"The program has provided for me the knowledge and experiences that have led to a foundation for success in today's ever changing world of education. From reading about, conducting research on and presenting information with regard to relevant topics, to the extensive use of technology, as well as having the opportunities to interact professionally with colleagues, the program clearly prepared me for life and a career beyond the Principalship.The diverse experiences and wealth of knowledge of the teaching staff also enhanced the learning opportunities within the program. I would highly recommend the program for anyone with an interest or desire to succeed at the next level educationally and professionally." 