The Graduate School CERTIFICATE OF ADVANCED STUDY: SCHOOL DISTRICT LEADER ALTERNATE ROUTE: TRANSITION D PROGRAM (401B) Program Coordinator: Dr. David Gorlewski Office: Old Main Building, room 320 Phone: 845-257-2864 Email: gorlewsd@newpaltz.edu The 60-credit Certificate of Advanced Study (CAS) program incorporates a 30-credit master s degree and allows students to receive certification as a School Building Leader/School District Leader. Alternative Certificate: School District Leader (Transition D) is an alternate route to school leadership designed specifically for a person who has demonstrated exceptional leadership qualities and who does not hold a teaching credential. A committee is formed prior to the beginning of the program to guide and mentor the candidate in a leadership position while completing the school district leadership certification. A master s degree is required as well as a central office school leadership position prior to acceptance into this program. Candidates are also required to pass the State Education Department school district leadership exam prior to being recommended for certification. Admission Requirements One official copy of all undergraduate and graduate course work; both the baccalaureate and master s transcripts should be from regionally accredited institutions with a minimum 3.0 cumulative grade point average at the graduate level. Three letters of recommendation from practicing school administrators. Forms are available online at http://www.newpaltz.edu/graduate/forms.html. Be offered a leadership position at the Central Office level of a school district or BOCES. An essay that addresses the Interstate School Leaders Licensure Consortium (ISLLC) Standards (see at end of CAS section). A completed graduate application. Be approved by the Department of Educational Administration s College Transition D Committee which will convene once a completed graduate application is received. 1 Hawk Drive New Paltz, NY 12561-2443 (845) 257-3285 www.newpaltz.edu/graduate
Application Procedures Candidates may select to apply online or via paper application. Faculty review applications for the CAS program on a rolling basis. To apply, submit the following items to the Graduate School in one complete packet: 1. A signed application (paper applications) or a signature page (online applications) 2. All undergraduate and graduate transcripts, including schools with transfer credits in sealed envelopes 3. An essay addressing the ISLLC s standards 4. Three letters of recommendation from practicing school administrators in sealed envelopes If you have questions about the application process or the programs offered, please contact the Graduate School at (845) 257-3947 or gradschool@newpaltz.edu. Program Requirements The Transition D candidate s plan of study will be determined by the recommendations from the College Transition D Committee. File a plan of study with your assigned advisor within 90 days of matriculation. Work closely with your on-site supervisor. Complete prescribed course work and other requirements within five years of matriculation. Maintain a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or better, with no more than two grades below B-. Complete an approved Child Abuse Seminar. Complete an approved S.A.V.E. Seminar (Those who take EDA775 will have satisfied the state s requirements.) Be approved by the Transition D College Committee for recommendation to graduate from the CAS program. Passing of appropriate State Education Department leadership exam(s). Upon completion of the CAS program and passing of SED assessment, the College will recommend the candidate to the State Education Department for certification. The State Education Department grants certificates in September and February for those who apply through New Paltz. Curriculum Requirements / 60 credits (401B)
(Master s degree + 30 credits) Required Courses..............................................12 EDA763 Educational Supervision and Accountability EDA771 Educational Leadership, Governance, and Policy Development EDA772 Administrative Theory and Practice EDA775 New York State Education Law and Policy Implementation EDA782 Internship in Educational Administration................... 6 Elective courses (to be selected under advisement).12 Master s degree......................................... 30 An appropriate number of the following courses must be selected under advisement at the time of matriculation in a specific program. EDA760 Current Issues in Educational Administration EDA764 Organization and Administration of Elementary and Middle School EDA765 Seminar in Practices and Problems of the Supervisor EDA766 Improvement of Elementary and Middle School Curriculum and Instruction Through Supervision EDA767 Seminar in Practices and Problems of Elementary and Middle School Administration EDA769 The Principalship EDA773 School Business for School Administrators EDA774 Human Resource Management for Administrators EDA776 Finance and Revenue Management EDA777 Seminar in Practices and Problems in School Business Administration EDA778 School Plant Administration EDA779 Organization and Administration of Secondary School EDA780 Seminar in Practices and Problems of Secondary School Administration EDA781 Improvement of Secondary School Curriculum and Instruction Through Supervision EDA784 Curriculum Development for Administrators EDA785 Public Relations for Administrators EDA786 Facilities Planning, Operation and Maintenance EDA787 Politics of Educational Administration EDA788 Leadership in the New Millennium EDA793 Selected Topics Other courses from other programs in the School of Education as recommended by College Transition D Committee such as courses that address the special needs of students and the diverse school community to ensure a successful transition for the candidate in school leadership.
Internship SDL Transition D Intern: Student must complete the three core courses and one additional administrative elective course (under advisement) before applying for the Internship and be recommended by the College Transition D Committee. All students applying for an Internship must submit the Internship Proposal Application to the department by the posted deadline (May 1 st for Fall Semester Internship; December 1 st for Spring Semester Internship). Prospective intern candidates will be notified by the Intern Coordinator regarding deficiencies or acceptance. INTERSTATE SCHOOL LEADERS LICENSURE CONSORTIUM (ISLLC) STANDARDS (To be used as a guide with the application essay) The Interstate School Leaders Licensure Consortium (ISLLC) Standards have recently been developed by the Council of Chief State School Officers in collaboration with the National Policy Board on Educational Administration (NPBEA) to help strengthen preparation programs in school leadership. The Department of Educational Administration uses the ISLLC standards as a requirement for the student's application for matriculation. There are six standards. Each standard is followed by the Knowledge required for the standard, the Dispositions or attitudes manifest by the accomplishment of the standard, and Performances that could be observed by an administrator who is accomplished in the standard. Standard 1: A school administrator is an educational leader who promotes the success of all students by facilitating the development, articulation, implementation, and stewardship of a vision of learning that is shared and supported by the school community. Standard 2: A school administrator is an educational leader who promotes the success of all students by advocating, nurturing, and sustaining a school culture and instructional program conducive to student learning and staff professional growth. Standard 3: A school administrator is an educational leader who promotes the success of all students by ensuring management of the organization, operations, and resources for a safe, efficient, and effective learning environment. Standard 4: A school administrator is an educational leader who promotes the success of all students by collaborating with families and community members, responding to diverse community interests and needs, and mobilizing community resources.
Standard 5: A school administrator is an educational leader who promotes the success of all students by acting with integrity, fairness, and in an ethical manner. Standard 6: A school administrator is an educational leader who promotes the success of all students by understanding, responding to, and influencing the larger political, social, economic, legal, and cultural context. For course descriptions, please click COURSES.