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Find out for yourself why past participants are so enthusiastic about EdPA 5374!

"Depth and consistency of feedback is outstanding--like I've never experienced as a student!"

"Excellent course! I would recommend this course to any educator."

This 4-credit graduate course, taught by Dr. Jennifer York-Barr, is designed for people interested in the design, implementation, and evaluation of professional development for PK-12 personnel. It is grounded in research and focused on effective practices that promote continuous learning and development to increase student achievement.

Not only do students enrolled in U of M College of Education and Human Development graduate programs take EdPA 5374, but practicing educators from throughout Minnesota and Wisconsin do, too. It is required for the graduate-level certificate in professional development , but course participants are not required to enroll in the certificate program.

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Your pursuit of administrative licensure doesn’t have to include a lengthy drive and expensive gasoline!

If a drive to Rochester is more convenient than a drive up to the Twin Cities, this cohort is for you. Beginning fall semester 2008 the University of Minnesota will offer a licensure cohort at the Rochester campus. If at least 15 students enroll, all the courses required for the principal license—as well as the majority of courses required for the superintendent, director of special education, and director of community education licenses—will be offered at the Rochester site. The deadline for applying to this cohort is July 30, 2008. For more information contact Ann Werner, Ph.D., 612-626-8647.

Click here for an application.

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Do you procrastinate and register for classes at the last minute? If you do, you run the risk that some classes may close or others may be cancelled because of low enrollment. Registration for both summer and fall 2008 is currently underway so don't delay! Click here and register today!

If you want help choosing your classes, Gloria Kumagai or Ann Werner will be happy to offer some guidance. Plus, Karen Potter is eager to answer your questions regarding the technicalities of registration.

You can even register for classes if you aren't admitted to a program at the University. Simply complete and submit an Application for Non-Degree Seeking Students. Please note, however, that if you take classes as a non-degree seeking student, you will not qualify for financial aid nor will you be able to pay your tuition in installments.

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If you've looked at the summer 2008 schedule recently you've no doubt noticed that the licensure courses are sporting new titles (but not new numbers). We believe the new titles better reflect the leadership focus of our program.

Click on the following link to see how the old and new titles correspond to one another.

Licensure Course Title Changes

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Find out for yourself why past participants are so enthusiastic about EdPA 5374!

"Depth and consistency of feedback is outstanding--like I've never experienced as a student!"

"Excellent course! I would recommend this course to any educator."

This 4-credit graduate course, taught by Dr. Jennifer York-Barr, is designed for people interested in the design, implementation, and evaluation of professional development for PK-12 personnel. It is grounded in research and focused on effective practices that promote continuous learning and development to increase student achievement.

Not only do students enrolled in U of M College of Education and Human Development graduate programs take EdPA 5374, but practicing educators from throughout Minnesota and Wisconsin do, too. It is required for the graduate-level certificate in professional development offered by the University of Minnesota, but course participants are not required to enroll in the certificate program.

Continue reading "EdPA 5374 Leadership for Professional Development Offered Fall 2008/Spring 2009" »

Posted by Licensing and Leadership Devel Prog at 02:45 PM | Permalink

Have you ever considered becoming a superintendent? If you think you might step into a superintendent's shoes someday, you should seriously consider taking EdPA 5322 (Leaders in the Superintendency and Central Office) taught by Professor C. Cryss Brunner. Students, teachers, administrators, and acting superintendents are all welcome to take part in this innovative course.

According to Charlie Kyte, executive director of Minnesota Association of School Administrators, 60-70 superintendent positions and quite a few central office administration positions will become available this year.

This is an excellent time to pursue your superintendent’s license. Not only is there a growing need for school superintendents, but many of courses that are required to qualify you for licensure are available summer 2008. Two key courses—Leading School Finance Elections and Leaders in the Superintendency and Central Office—are only offered in the summer.

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