The Masters in Educational Administration + Principalship Licensure

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1 Youngstown State University s Aspiring Leaders Program The Masters in Educational Administration + Principalship Licensure Application Packet An Accelerated, Hybrid-Delivered, Cohort-Based Program offered in Collaboration with The Mahoning County Educational Service Center Cohort Begins May 2013 Application Deadline ~ April 15th, 2013 Contacts for Questions: About Program ~ Chuck Vergon at YSU / cbvergon@ysu.edu Tom Romack at Mahoning ESC / T.Romack@mahoningesc.org About Applications ~ Diane Crowe / djcrowe@ysu.edu 2013 / YSU College of Education

2 February 27, 201 Dear Aspiring Leader: Youngstown State University has a long history of preparing leaders for schools across the region. There are virtually hundreds of school principals and superintendents here in northeast Ohio and western Pennsylvania that have earned their degrees or administrative licenses at YSU. These include not only many of the veteran school leaders in the region, but also the most respected rising stars who have led area schools and districts to outstanding records of achievement. YSU offers the Master s degree in Educational Administration and the Doctoral degree in Educational Leadership. YSU also provides the course work required for the principal license in Ohio and Pennsylvania, the superintendent license in Ohio, and the superintendent letter of eligibility in Pennsylvania. YSU s administrator preparation programs are aligned with state and national standards. They have earned national recognition by the Educational Leadership Constituent Council, the nation s most prestigious K-12 leadership accreditation organization, for the preparation of building and district leaders. As would be expected, YSU masters graduates and principalship completers consistently perform well on state administrative licensure exams and on value-added metrics recently instituted in Ohio. For over twenty years YSU has provided administrative preparation programs to off-campus cohorts of aspiring administrators. Often it has done so at the request of and in collaboration with a county educational service center or a school district seeking to ensure a cadre of well-prepared applicants for future administrative positions. With many current school principals expected to retire in the months and years ahead, school officials in our region have recognized the need to replenish the pool of highly qualified candidates for these critical leadership positions. Seeking to support area school districts, the Mahoning County Educational Service Center and YSU s Educational Administration program are collaborating to launch a countywide program for aspiring school leaders. The goal is to help prepare the next generation of school leaders by providing an accelerated, cohort-based, Hybrid Administrative Masters + Principalship Program that combines the best in a high-quality administrative preparation with convenience for the busy professional. The YSU- Mahoning County Cohort model also offers the advantage of personalized attention and interaction with a cadre of practitioner instructors as well as university faculty. The program is designed to support professional networking, a vital element contributing to program completion, exchange of innovative practices among schools, and enhanced career opportunities and mobility for cohort members. We appreciate the opportunity to collaborate with Mahoning County ESC and welcome your interest in the YSU MCESC Cohort Program. We invite your application. Sincerely, Charles Howell, Dean Beeghly College of Education clhowell01@ysu.edu Chuck Vergon, Director Educational Administration and Leadership programs cbvergon@ysu.edu

3 Application Instructions YSU Masters in Educational Administration + Principalship Licensure Program Mahoning County Cohort Starting May 2013 This sheet describes the materials and procedures to be followed when applying for admission to the Mahoning County Cohort of the YSU Masters in Educational Administration + Principalship Program. Applicants are responsible for seeing that all required materials arrive at the indicated address by the application deadline, April 15 th, A completed Graduate Studies Application Form. 2. Application fee- a check in the amount of $30 made out to Youngstown State University with MC-ESC Your Name in the memo line (Please use the enclosed, postage paid envelope marked Attn: Student Accts to return this fee to the university separate from your application packet). The fee is waived if you have previously applied to a graduate degree program at Youngstown State University. 3. A professional resume (including your prior education, professional work and leadership experience, as well as memberships and notable accomplishments). 4. Photocopies of your professional teaching license(s) (or evidence indicating eligibility for such license). 5. Official transcripts from each college or institution attended for either undergraduate or graduate education other than Youngstown State University. (To be mailed by the college or university directly to YSU at the address below). 6. Recommendations including: a) one Reference Letter from your principal, superintendent or other administrator in a position to evaluate your professional knowledge, skills, professionalism, and leadership potential; and b) two Recommendation Forms completed by others assessing your qualifications for admission to the program. (The Letter and Forms should be mailed by the Recommenders using the postage paid envelopes provided; or to the YSU address below, if you are receiving this application packet electronically). 7. A Brief Essay (500 to 750 words) addressing why you aspire to be a principal or building level leader and why you think you will be an effective one. Personally complete and forward items 1, 2, 3, 4 and 7. Direct universities and your recommenders to forward items 5 and 6 respectively. Address all application materials to arrive by April 15 th to: Youngstown State University Beeghly College of Education Room 4102 Educational Administration Programs Attn: Diane Crowe One University Plaza Youngstown, Ohio Application-related questions may be directed to Diane Crowe at or by ing her at djcrowe@ysu.edu.

4 YSU Masters in Educational Administration + Principalship Licensure Program Mahoning County ESC 2013 Cohort Admission Criteria Required Minimum 2.70 Undergraduate GPA (Or satisfactory score on GRE or Millers Analogy) Graduate GPA (if any coursework) of 3.0 or better Valid State Teacher License (or evidence of eligibility for same) Positive Recommendation from references (With substantial personal knowledge of applicant) Highly Desirable Two Years or More of Successful Teaching Experience Active Engagement in School Improvement Demonstrated Commitment to Excellence and Equity Evidence of Leadership or Leadership Potential State of Ohio Requirements for Principal License Completion of Approved Master s Degree Program Valid State Teacher License (at same level as admin license sought) Two years successful teaching experience Passing Score on state prescribed examination Good moral character Principal Licenses Available in Ohio Grades PK- Grade 6 (ages 3-12) Grades 4 9 (ages 8-14) Grades 5-12 (ages 10-21)

5 If you have ever been accepted as a graduate student at YSU, you must complete a READMISSION FORM instead of this application. YOUNGSTOWN STATE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF GRADUATE STUDIES YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO APPLICATION FOR GRADUATE PROGRAM ADMISSION If you have never attended the Graduate School at YSU, please return this application with a $30 nonrefundable application fee to the Bursar s Office, Youngstown State University, One University Plaza, Youngstown, OH Social Security Number Last Name First Name Middle Name Former Name Mailing Address City State Zip County Permanent Address (if different) City State Zip County Are you a resident of Ohio? Yes No How long have you resided at your permanent address? (years and months) If you have resided at your permanent address less than one year, list your previous address, including dates (month and year) for the past year: Previous Address Female Male Birthdate (month, day, year) Home Telephone ( ) Work Telephone ( ) address Selective Service Number Reason for exemption Name of Spouse or Next of Kin Relationship Address Indicate your citizenship: United States Foreign If foreign, what is your country of citizenship? or City State Zip County From To country of birth? type of visa presently held? city of birth Please check one of the following: Race/Ethnicity Optional: (Required for federal reports by the Civil Rights Act of 1964): Black/Non-Hispanic Hispanic Asian/Pacific Islander White/Non-Hispanic American Indian/Alaskan Native All Others Where did you hear about the YSU School of Graduate Studies? YSU undergraduate graduate school fair (location) friend/family Graduate School Guide media advertisement flyer other Educational Data: List all colleges attended in chronological order, including Youngstown State University. from to degree earned Name of Institution City and State month year month year if any Semester you wish Entrance test taken: Graduate Program GRE to enter: MAT For Teacher Education Programs, indicate teaching specialty: Fall GMAT Spring Date test taken Education candidates: Attach copies of teaching certificates held. Summer Non degree Graduate Certificate Program Disability that may require special services? Yes No Have you ever attended another graduate school? Yes No If yes, where? Transient student from another graduate school attending YSU for one semester Have you ever been suspended or dismissed from another college or university? Yes No If yes, when? Employment Experience (include military service): List in chronological order. Employer Address position from month year to month year I certify that to the best of my knowledge the information given in this application is true. I understand that any misrepresentation of facts is grounds for refusal or dismissal without recourse or refund. I further understand that it is my responsibility to arrange for all admission materials to be received by the Graduate Studies Office. birth r res ent sem/yr res city deg sought c-f school 9 cit major visa adm type Date Sign your name after reading the above statement DO NOT WRITE BELOW THIS LINE entr level 6 test adm cnd year scores entr gpa undg coll hi deg status undg deg college stat eff date employer disability app fee paid

6 Request for Recommendation from School Administrator If you are willing and comfortable doing so, please provide a reference on school district letter head for the following individual who is making application for the Educational Administration Masters + Principalship Licensure Program at Youngstown State University. Applicant: The applicant [ ] waives / [ ] does not waive his/her rights under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act and state law to have access to this requested professional reference. Applicant Name Printed Signature Date Dear School Administrator Please comment on as many of the following as you are able to given your direct knowledge of the applicant. 1. How long have you known the applicant and in what capacity? 2. How would you judge his or her: a. Effectiveness as a teacher b. Commitment to the learning of all students c. Ability to collaborate with others to accomplish goals d. Contributions to school improvement or district level improvement efforts e. Professionalism including attendance, professional development, persistence, and ethical conduct 3. Can you provide any particular examples that demonstrate the applicant s current leadership ability or leadership potential? 4. Any other information you consider important to share 5. Would you be willing to serve as a cooperating administrator / coach for the applicant as she or he carries out clinical portions of the program at your school site? Thank you for your cooperation. Please forward your reference by April 15th to: Youngstown State University Beeghly College of Education Educational Administration Programs One University Plaza Youngstown, Ohio 44555

7 Youngstown State University School of Graduate Studies RECOMMENDATION To the Applicant: Three professional recommendations (i.e., from supervisors, instructors, colleagues) are required of applicants for either a Graduate Assistanship or for admission to certain graduate programs. Fill in the top section and then forward this form to the individual who will make the recommendation. You are not required to sign the Applicant s Waiver statement. Name SS# Program Applying for: admission assistantship Applicant s Waiver of Right of Access to Confidential Statement: I hereby freely and voluntarily waive my right of access to any information contained on this recommendation form and agree that the statement shall remain confidential. Signature Date To the Person Recommending the Applicant: Both the applicant and the YSU School of Graduate Studies will appreciate your completing this form and returning it as soon as possible. Please use the reverse side if additional space is needed. Because of federal legislation allowing students to have access to educational records, we cannot guarantee the confidentiality of your statement unless the applicant has signed the waiver printed above. 1. How long, and in what capacity, have you known the applicant? 2. How would you rank the applicant compared with others of the same academic level in the following characteristics? Top 10% Next 20% Middle 40% Next 20% Bottom 10% Don t Know General Intelligence Knowledge of Field Maturity and Emotional Stability Industry and Work Habits Ability of Self-Expression Imagination and Creativity Initiative and Enthusiasm 3. What is your evaluation of the applicant s overall ability and motivation to succeed? 4. If the student has indicated that he/she is applying for a graduate assistantship, please give your opinion about how effective he/she would be if assigned teaching and/or research duties. Signature Title or Position Name Printed Field or Organization Date Return completed form to: Office of Educational Foundations, Research, Technology and Leadership Youngstown State University Youngstown, OH

8 Youngstown State University School of Graduate Studies RECOMMENDATION To the Applicant: Three professional recommendations (i.e., from supervisors, instructors, colleagues) are required of applicants for either a Graduate Assistanship or for admission to certain graduate programs. Fill in the top section and then forward this form to the individual who will make the recommendation. You are not required to sign the Applicant s Waiver statement. Name SS# Program Applying for: admission assistantship Applicant s Waiver of Right of Access to Confidential Statement: I hereby freely and voluntarily waive my right of access to any information contained on this recommendation form and agree that the statement shall remain confidential. Signature Date To the Person Recommending the Applicant: Both the applicant and the YSU School of Graduate Studies will appreciate your completing this form and returning it as soon as possible. Please use the reverse side if additional space is needed. Because of federal legislation allowing students to have access to educational records, we cannot guarantee the confidentiality of your statement unless the applicant has signed the waiver printed above. 1. How long, and in what capacity, have you known the applicant? 2. How would you rank the applicant compared with others of the same academic level in the following characteristics? Top 10% Next 20% Middle 40% Next 20% Bottom 10% Don t Know General Intelligence Knowledge of Field Maturity and Emotional Stability Industry and Work Habits Ability of Self-Expression Imagination and Creativity Initiative and Enthusiasm 3. What is your evaluation of the applicant s overall ability and motivation to succeed? 4. If the student has indicated that he/she is applying for a graduate assistantship, please give your opinion about how effective he/she would be if assigned teaching and/or research duties. Signature Title or Position Name Printed Field or Organization Date Return completed form to: Office of Educational Foundations, Research, Technology and Leadership Youngstown State University Youngstown, OH