Teacher Leader Endorsement

The Teacher Leader Endorsement can be added to a professional teaching license.

Program highlights:

  • Classes offered online and on campus.
  • On campus classes meet once a week, 5 - 8 p.m., in eight-week sessions.
  • Can be completed in two semesters.
  • Tuition locked in for duration of program.
  • Transfer credit may be accepted.
  • May be used to pursue Lead License.
  • May be used to renew your teaching license.

  • Fulfills a need in Ohio to prepare individuals to serve as teacher leaders, both in formal and informal roles within their building and district. 
  • Teacher leaders assist principals in developing and supporting a shared vision and clear goals for schools and provide staff development, mentoring, and coaching to teachers.
  • The Teacher Leader Endorsement is also a route to the top license on the career lattice, the Lead Professional Educator License. 

Applicants for the Teacher Leader Endorsement must:
  • Hold a master's degree from a regionally accredited institution.
  • Have a teaching certificate/license.*
  • Be currently teaching or have access to an academic classroom.
AND have one of the following:
  • An undergraduate cumulative grade point average of 3.000 or higher.
OR
  • Completed at least nine semester hours at the graduate level from a regionally accredited institution of higher education with an overall grade point average of 3.000 or higher.
*This program does not lead to initial licensure. Applicants must possess a teaching certificate/license for admission into a program. The expectation is that an applicant is a practicing teacher. Many of the courses in the programs require experiences in a classroom.

If the applicant is currently teaching, his/her own classroom may be used for most experiences. An applicant who is not currently teaching must make arrangements for classroom access to complete assignments.

How to Apply for a Teacher Leader Endorsement

Note: You must have master's degree before start of this program.

Your online application, fee and all supporting documents listed below must be received in order to process your application.

  • Application: Complete an online graduate application.  

  • Fee: Pay a $25 application fee. This fee is waived for º¬Ð߲ݴ«Ã½ alumni, military veterans, and active members of the armed forces. 

    Payment is due before we can process your application. You may pay by check - mail or drop it off to the Office of Graduate Admissions - or through our secure online form.

  • License: Fax or mail a copy of your current teaching license. 
  • Transcripts: Send official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended. Transcript(s) must display your master's degree.
  • Letter of Recommendation: Submit a Letter of Recommendation from the Superintendent or Principal of your school.
  • Statement: Review and electronically sign the Education Courses Leading to Endorsements Acknowledgment Statement

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The Teacher Leader Endorsement consists of 9 credit hours.

Courses Credits
EDU 535 Developing a Deeper Understanding of Leadership  3
EDU 536 Collaboration: Leading & Facilitating Teacher Development  3
EDU 537 Coaching & Mentoring for Improved Results   3
Total  9

 

M.Ed. Teacher Leader Endorsement