STRUCTURE OF PROGRAMS: COHORT COMMUNITIES

 

The credential and degree programs within the Department of Educational Leadership are structured in cohorts.  A “cohort” is a group of professional educators (20-25) who enter the Educational Leadership program at the same time and are placed into a group for their core classes.  These cohorts are designed to create communities of learners and leaders who can work together collaboratively, supporting each other during rich, intense experiences in professional growth.  It is our aim that professionals emerge from these cohort communities as bold, socially responsible leaders who are eager to transform the world of schooling.

 

 

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

The following are department requirements for admission:

·        A current California teaching or services credential

·        A minimum of three years full-time K-12 teaching or service experience under a credential a verification form is available on our website for district verification)

·        Satisfactory completion of CBEST

·        A minimum 3.0 GPA in university course work

·        Strong recommendations from your professional colleagues

·        Evidence of leadership activities demonstrating the leadership criteria described below

·        Capacity to articulate  your professional goals and why you are wanting to enter the CSUEB administrative credential program at this time

Additional Admission Requirements—for the Preliminary Administrative Services Credential with Internship Option

·        Verification of current status in an administrative position that is at least (40%) of your assignment

·        A completed district nomination form

 

LEADERSHIP CRITERIA

Each year more candidates apply than we have space to accommodate.  The faculty carefully reviews all of the documentation and materials provided by candidates as required in the application process.  Interviews with candidates may also occur.  The following criteria are used in the review and selection process:

 

·        Leadership: Recognized as a school leader who has taken on progressively complex leadership roles.

·        Sense of Purpose:  Demonstrates a sense of purpose related to education and leadership.

·        Equity: Committed to producing equitable outcomes for students across race, gender, language, sexual orientation and socio-economic class.

·        Instructional Focus:  Active participation in district or site curriculum and instructional improvement.

·        Collaboration: Propensity toward collaborative, democratic and inclusive decision-making processes.  Shows skillful use of conflict resolution strategies.

·        Inquiry: Uses inquiry to explore issues, generate conversations and inform decisions.

·        Community:  Fosters positive interpersonal relationships among staff, students and parents.

·        Reflection:  Demonstrates a capacity to reflect on own practice as a teacher and leader.

·        Communication:  Demonstrates strong oral and written communication skills.

 

HOW TO APPLY:  See the “How to Apply” section.