UNIVERSITY OF INDIANAPOLISEDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP PROGRAM

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March 5, 2015

About Us• The University of Indianapolis educational leadership

program is a nationally accredited principal preparation program that merges theory and practice in all areas of school leadership.

• Students gain a deep understanding of schooling issues through interactive class dialogue and use that knowledge to design projects around evidence-based solutions.

• Students apply those strategies in field experiences as they learn to carry out the day-to-day responsibilities that characterize 21st century schools.

University of Indianapolis School of Education

Our Successes• In 2015, Cohorts 19 and 20 will

begin. One hundred eighty (180) students have completed the University of Indianapolis educational leadership program (iLEAD).

• 60% of our graduates are employed in leadership positions.

• Our students have very high percentage passing rates on the BLA licensing test.

• All students are mentored by building and district leaders.

• Current school leaders review our students’ signature projects each semester and network with our graduates.

Becoming an Indiana School Leader: BLA (Building-Level Administrator) Licensing Requirements

• Completion of a masters in educational leadership or 24 hrs in graduate leadership courses if the candidate already holds a masters

• Successfully pass the Indiana Pearson Building-Level Administrators’ Test

• Complete a minimum of 2 yrs teaching experience• Hold an initial standard, provisional, proficient, or

accomplished practitioner license with at least one (1) content area

Options

• Master of Arts in Educational Leadership

• Principal Licensing for Candidates with a Masters Degree

Candidates Seeking a Masters Degree• Candidates who have not earned a master’s degree must complete 36 credit hours to earn a

Master of Arts degree in Educational Leadership.

• The following courses are required in addition to the educational leadership courses:• EDUC 510 – Organization of School Curriculum• EDUC 511 – Models of Effective Teaching• EDUC 512 – Assessment for Learning• EDUC 590 – Introduction to Educational Research

Candidates Seeking a Principal’s License and Already Having a Masters DegreeCandidates complete 24 credit hours for principal licensure.

The following educational leadership courses are required:

• EDUC 600 – Leading a Learner-Centered Community• EDUC 605 – Using Data to Build High-Performing Learning Cultures• EDUC 610 – Leading School-Wide Improvement through Professional Development• EDUC 615 – Building Success through Community Partnerships and Collaboration• EDUC 620 – Balancing Management and Leadership to Ensure School Success• EDUC 625 – School Law for Principals

Program Overview• 5 semesters with Fall and Spring cohorts

• 6 Saturday sessions on campus each semester

• Online assignments during intervening weeks

• Field experiences with mentors in each leadership course

• Classes taught by practicing school leaders• Signature projects presented to external reviewers each semester

Our Leadership Curriculum

EDUC 610

Leading School-Wide Improvement through Professional Development – 4.5 hrs

Signature Projects: Mentoring and Coaching a Teacher to Promote School Success;

Professional Development Plan Project

EDUC 605Using Data to Build High-Performing Learning

Cultures – 4.5 hrs Signature Project: School Data Analysis Project

EDUC 600Leading a Learner-Centered Community – 4.5

hrs Signature Project: School Practice Problem

Our Leadership Curriculum

EDUC 625

School Law – 3 hrs School Law Project

EDUC 620Balancing Management and Leadership to

Ensure School Success – 3 hrsIndividual Leadership Project

EDUC 615Building Success through Community

Partnerships and Collaboration – 4.5 hrs School Reform Models Project

Classes for Masters Degree Candidates

Curriculum

Instruction

Assessment

EDUC 500 Curriculum

3 hrs

EDUC 510Assessment

3 hrs

EDUC 511Models of Effective Teaching

EDUC 590Introduction to Research

Embedded Field Experiences

• Students are mentored by building or district school leaders

• Students shadow mentors and de-brief

• In the last 2 internship semesters, students are project leaders, and mentors observe them

• Students complete approximately 345 hours of field activities.

• Field experiences comprise 15-30% of course grades

• Students also work with principals and district leaders on their projects

Notes from the Field

“The mentoring program has been invaluable. The insights that we have gained because of the openness and honesty of our mentor have helped us see what administration is really going to be like. Our mentor has gone above and beyond by exposing us to a variety of experiences - teacher evaluation walk-throughs, team data meetings, school board meetings, new teacher meetings, and the day-to-day tasks of a building administrator.”

Career Development

• Service learning: iLEAD students conduct University of Indianapolis Teacher Interview Day annually

• Students network with the Friends of iLEAD cadre

• Graduates teach modules in classes, assist with signature project reviews

• EDUC 620 individual leadership projects benefit area schools

• Professors role-play interviews with students and offer suggestions for resume-building

Faculty

Teaching Faculty

• Dr. John Somers, Program Director

• Dr. Terrence Harewood• Dr. Kent DeKoninck• Kevin McDowell• Dr. Jack Parker• John Taylor• Lynn Wheeler

Leaders-in-Residence

• Dr. Jim Snapp, Superintendent-in-Residence

• Crystal Thorpe, Principal-in-Residence

FacultyDr. Terrence Harewood, Assistant Professor,

Teacher Educationtharewood@uindy.edu

Dr. Kent DeKoninck, Greenwood Schools Superintendent

dekoninckk@uindy.edu

Faculty

Kevin McDowell, J.D.

Indiana Attorney General’s Officemcdowellk@uindy.edu

Dr. Jack Parker, Asst. Curriculum/Special Ed Dir., Center Grove Schools

parkerjl@uindy.edu

Faculty

Dr. John Somers, Associate Professor, Program Directorjsomers@uindy.edu

Dr. John Taylor, Chief Academic Officer, MSD Wayne Townshiptaylorjs@uindy.edu

FacultyLynn Wheeler, Ed.S

Assistant Professor, Field Experience Coordinatorwheelerl@uindy.edu

Admission Requirements• UIndy graduate admission online application

• Bachelor's degree in education and a teaching license from a regionally or nationally accredited institution

• Official transcripts (undergraduate and/or graduate) with a preferred minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale

• Three letters of recommendation from current and/or past principals, supervisors

• Resume

• Copy of your teaching license

• Agreement from your school corporation to support required field experiences

• Personal statement summarizing your career goals and purpose for applying to the program

• Interview with UIndy iLEAD faculty

Application deadlines

Cohort 19, beginning May 9, 2015:April 24, 2015

Cohort 20, beginning Sept 12, 2015:August 28, 2015

Resourceshttp://uindy.edu/education/ilead/

Dr. John Somers Lynn Wheeler

Director of Graduate Programs Field Experience Coordinator

317.788. 317.788.3446

jsomers@uindy.edu wheelerl@uindy.edu

Rhonda Helterbrand Lori Love

Administrative Assistant Graduate Financial Aid Coordinator

317.788.6098 317.788.5785

helterbrandr@uindy.edu lovela@uindy.edu

Donna Stephenson

Licensing Advisor, Teacher Education

317.788.4917

dstephenson@uindy.edu