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Initial Administrator/M.Ed. Central Oregon

Department of Educational Methodology, Policy, and Leadership

Contact: LiDoña Wagner, ALP Coordinator
Phone:(541)-346-2447
5267 University of Oregon
Eugene, OR 97403-5267
Email: lidonaw@uoregon.edu

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·	Concurrent M.Ed. IAL Application
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PROGRAM PHILOSOPHY
In partnership with the Bend La Pine School District, the University of Oregon offers M.Ed. and initial administrator licensure programs in Bend. The UO IAL/M.Ed.program is dedicated to preparing school administrators to lead and manage schools that maximize learning for all students.

Master's Degree, Licensure/Endorsement Preparation
The twelve-month cohort licensure program and the two-year M.Ed./IAL program both prepare licensed teachers in Central Oregon for the Oregon initial administrator license, issued by Oregon Teacher Standards and Practices Commission. The program is standards-driven, and features collaborative teaching between university faculty and practitioners, which fosters mentor-relationships with practitioners.

Offered in five units of study, the administrator licensure component integrates theory with practice in each unit. Assessment is performance-based, and program preparation includes a focus on emerging technologies.

To pursue initial administrator licensure without the M.Ed., program credit hours total 26, which include 360 hours of administrative experience to fulfill practicum requirements.

Licensed teachers have the opportunity to earn a master's degree concurrently with the initial administrator's license. All 26 IAL credits apply towards the master of education (M.Ed.) degree. Course requirements for a combined program of study include practicum credit hours of actual administrative experience, for a total of 51 credit hours for the M.Ed. earned over nine terms.

Program Prerequisites
Applicants must:

have a master's degree (or, for the combined M.Ed./IAL, be able to complete the master's degree concurrently with the licensure program)

have a minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0

hold, have held, or be eligible to hold a teaching license

verify three years of full-time successful licensed teaching experience

Application, Deadlines, and Admission
Applications are due April 1. The concurrent two year program begins with four days in July and four days in early August, 2009.

Application Procedures:
If you already hold a master's degree:
1. Fill out the IAL application packet and enclose a check for $20 payable to the University of Oregon.
2. Send official transcripts of your major graduate work and official or unofficial of your major undergraduate work.
3. Include three letters of recommendation from:
• Your current or most recent supervisor or administrator,
• Administrators who can speak to your potential as a school administrator.
4. Provide a clearly written goal statement (approximately 500 words) describing interests and future plans in educational administration and experience that demonstrates potential for educational leadership.
5. Current résumé
6. Character questionnaire
7. Fingerprint packet inquiry form
8. A copy of your teaching license

If you are applying to the Master of Education Degree/Initial Administrator Licensure program:
1. Complete Graduate Application form; submit to the Admissions Office accompanied by a $50 nonrefundable fee (see concurrent MED IAL application checklist for graduate application and directions).
2. Fill out the IAL application packet.
3. Send official transcripts of your major undergraduate work and official or unofficial of any graduate work.
4. Provide a clearly written goal statement (approximately 500 words) describing interests and future plans in educational administration and experience that demonstrates potential for educational leadership.
5. Include three letters of recommendation from:
• Your current or most recent supervisor or administrator,
• Administrators who can speak to your potential as a school administrator
6. Submit your current résumé
7. Fingerprint packet inquiry form
8. Character questionnaire
9. A copy of your teaching license

Mail to:
Linda Kelm
Administrator Licensure Program
College of Education
5267 University of Oregon
Eugene, OR 97403-5267
(541) 346-1497 [FAX:(541) 346-5174

For program information, contact:
LiDoña Wagner
Administrator Licensure Program
College of Education
5267 University of Oregon
Eugene, OR 97403-5267
(541) 346-2447
lidonaw@uoregon.edu

Program Description
IAL course requirements for licensure candidates already holding master's degrees are:

Completion of the year-long study of IAL five unit content areas of theory and practice for a total of 26 IAL credit hours, including

a total of 360 hours of administrative experience to fulfill practicum requirements.

M.Ed./IAL course requirements include:

Two years of study, with year one devoted to M.Ed. coursework

and a second year devoted to study of five unit content areas of theory and practice, including

a total of 360 hours of administrative experience to fulfill practicum requirements.

Field Experience
Student practicum experience consists of placement in administrative roles in schools and school districts to fulfill 360 hours of experience.

Notes on Licensure and Certification
The Initial Administrator Licensure program can be completed without entry into the Graduate School, if students have already completed the master's degree. Once master's-holding IAL candidates complete 26 IAL credits for coursework and practicum hours, they are eligible to apply to Oregon Teacher Standards and Practices Commission for the Initial Administrator License.