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University of
Montevallo
College of Education
Teacher Leadership Program
205.665.6349
TLP@montevallo.edu |
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program
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The
Educational Specialist Degree (Ed.S.) in Teacher Leadership is the
University of Montevallo's online, innovative, model program
designed for certified and/or experienced educators who are
interested in developing expertise in leading other educators in
curriculum and instructional improvement across subject areas
and grade levels, so as to advance their own practice and to
serve as faculty-based leaders contributing to sustainable
improvement in their schools. |
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Built on
extensive scientifically-based research, this degree
integrates the study of curriculum, instruction, socio-cultural
issues, and teacher leadership in a visionary model of
collaborative leadership for quality student learning,
curriculum design, and educational equity. |
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Joint program offerings provide both future Teacher Leaders and
Instructional Leaders with the opportunity to work and learn
together about the development and implementation of
collaborative leadership in schools, a fundamental tenet for
both programs. |
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Teacher Leadership courses provide students with
an opportunity to engage critical issues
impacting teacher leaders and develop the skills
necessary to support continuous school
improvement, including: |
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Professional Standards |
Mentoring and Coaching |
School Climate |
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Accountability |
Public Relations |
Educational Equity |
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Curriculum Development |
Community Resources |
Action Research |
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admission requirements |
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For
program admission,
candidates
must:
(1) be admitted to
graduate studies.
(2) hold a master’s
level professional education certificate in any teaching
field or area of instructional support.
(3) have a minimum of three full years of full-time
teaching experience in a P-12 setting.
(4) submit a portfolio containing:
(a) three letters of recommendation
(b) evidence of ability to positively affect student
achievement
(c) evidence of collaborative leadership potential
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completion requirements |
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Students must complete all curriculum requirements with
at least a 3.25 grade point average. Students must
successfully deliver a presentation of their action
research projects—integrated with technology and
supported by a written report, which serves as the
comprehensive examination for this program. |
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2011-2012, University of Montevallo, College of
Education
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not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national
origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employment
or in the provision of services. Public safety
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For information
regarding scholarships or financial aid, contact the
University of Montevallo Student Financial Services at
(205) 665-6050. |
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