Teacher Leader Endorsement
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:
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.
- 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.
- An undergraduate cumulative grade point average of 3.000 or higher.
- 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.
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.
- View course descriptions for pre- and co-requisites.
| 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