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December 21, 2020

Subject: Field-Based Superintendent’s Certification Program

Thank you for you interest in WSU’s Field-Based Superintendent’s Certification Program. Our cohort-based seminar delivery model represents a significant departure from traditional administrative preparation programs. We believe this approach has significantly improved the preparation of beginning superintendents in Washington State. (Please note that program participants are expected to have experience as school principals, central, state or regional service district experience or equivalent, as determined by WSU program faculty.)

We are currently accepting applications for our next cohort of students who will begin the program in August 2021. The priority application period runs through April 15 and successful applicants can expect notification in the middle of May. Additional applications will be accepted on a space-available basis up until June 15. The program consists of 24 graduate credits over four academic semesters, and the current cost of graduate tuition is $618 per credit.

For those wishing to pursue a doctoral degree, it is useful to note that all credits earned in the Field-Based Superintendent’s Certification Program are applicable to the Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) degree in educational leadership at Washington State University. Application to the Ed.D. program is a separate process that occurs in the spring of each year.

Enclosed you will find the necessary program application materials and instructions for entering WSU. Applying for the WSU Field-Based Superintendent’s Certification Program is a multi-step process:

• You must apply to the WSU Graduate School for acceptance to the university.

• You must also apply to the Department of Educational Leadership for acceptance into the certification program.

• Application to the doctoral program requires an additional application process; contact Jennifer Gallagher, academic coordinator, for advising and materials pertaining to the doctoral program.

Again, instructions for the application processes are provided on the following page entitled, Checklist and Instructions for Admission Requirements. If you have questions about our program, please contact me via email at glenys.hill@wsu.edu. You may also contact Jennifer Gallagher at j.gallagher@wsu.edu, for assistance with the application process.

Sincerely,

Glenys Hill, Director

Superintendent Certification Program

WSU Field-Based Superintendent’s Certification Program

Checklist and Instructions for Admission Requirements

Submit to the Graduate School:

Graduate School, Washington State University

P. O. Box 641030, Pullman, WA 99164-1030

(509) 335-6424 ()

Send E-Scripts to: Grad.Sch.Transcript@wsu.edu

_____ Graduate School Application (Select Education Administrative Credential for program, and SPOKANE campus for EASTSIDE applicants and VANCOUVER campus for WESTSIDE applicants)

online at

_____ $75 application fee

paid with credit card when submitting on-line application

_____ OFFICIAL transcripts from any colleges/universities:



• Where any degrees have been granted or are expected.

• That show the last 60-graded semester (90 quarter) credits of course work

• That show graded graduate level work (including doctoral) taken after the bachelor’s degree

• “Official” transcripts are those sent directly by the college/university the student attended to the WSU Graduate School in Pullman. Transcripts that are not sent directly from the Registrar of the school attended to the WSU Graduate School are NOT considered official. Transcripts issued directly to students in sealed enveloped are NOT considered official. Grad.Sch.Transcript@wsu.edu Transcripts are NOT required for course work taken at WSU

_____ Three letters of recommendation

The online graduate school application will request names and e-mail addresses of three references and will suggest those letters be from former professors. HOWEVER, please notice that for the credential program, we require reference letters from SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS. Please include the following professionals as your references:

• One from the district superintendent or designee.

• One from your immediate supervisor if that is someone other than your mentor/superintendent.

• One supporting evaluation(s) from an individual/administrator/coworker or professor is familiar with your work.

Submit to the Department of Educational Leadership:

Please e-mail supplemental application materials to j.gallagher@wsu.edu.

_______ Field-Based Superintendent’s Certification Program Supplemental Information Form (enclosed)

_______ Individual Letter Agreement (enclosed)

This form must be signed by your mentor and by your school district superintendent.

_______ Copies of currently held education certificates.

WSU Field-Based Superintendent’s Certification Program

Supplemental Information Form

Submit to the Department of Educational Leadership:

Department of Educational Leadership, via e-mail to j.gallagher@wsu.edu

Semester/Year that you wish to begin:      

Name:      

Home Address:       Work Address:      

City, State, Zip       Work City, State, Zip      

Home Phone:       Work Phone:      

E-mail address:       Work Fax:      

Current Position:       Years in current position:      

School District:      

School:       Years in current district:      

Do you currently hold a Washington teaching and/or administrative certificate?      Yes      No

Educational or Professional Credential Held: Issued by/ Certificate # (attach copies)

           

           

Written Statement

On separate paper, please describe your professional objectives and how you believe the desired graduate program will promote those objectives. (Be sure to include your name on each page of the essay and attach it to this application form.)

Professional Experience: List school experience; begin with the most current experience.

Dates of Employment District and location Position held Supervisor

                       

                       

                       

Education Beyond High School: Provide copies of transcripts.

Institution Degree Dates attended

                 

                 

                 

Important note. Programs in Educational Leadership (EdM, MA, principal certification, superintendent certification, EdD and PHD) do not accept state tuition waivers.

           

Signature Date

WSU Field-Based Superintendent’s Certification Program

Individual Letter Agreement

UNIVERSITY–SCHOOL DISTRICT INTERNSHIP

Student/Intern Information District Information

Intern/Student Name:       School District:      

Current Position:       Superintendent:      

Home Address:       Internship Site      

Work Phone:       Mentor Supervisor:      

Cell Phone:       Mentor Position      

Home Phone:       Mentor Certificate Number      

E-mail Address:       Mentor E-mail Address:      

Credential Seeking:      

Purpose of Internship: The purpose of the internship is to provide practical experience in the duties and responsibilities of the superintendent. The core of the internship experiences should align with the Washington State Standards and the skills defined in the Washington Administrative Code (WAC). It is expected the intern will have opportunities to acquire knowledge, demonstrate skills, and solidify core values and beliefs in areas of management and leadership. The intern must complete a minimum of 720 hours of internship related activities that may include activities before and after the regular student school year.

Responsibilities of School District Mentor: Mentor responsibilities include supervision, guidance, and assistance to the intern in planning and implementing internship activities. It is expected the intern will have an opportunity to experience most of the management and leadership responsibilities of the superintendent. The mentor is expected to provide feedback and counsel to the intern on a regular basis and to help the intern understand the “why” as well as the “how” of school/district events. It is expected the mentor will include the intern in district meetings and activities and act as the intern’s advocate, as appropriate. The mentor will communicate any concerns to the university liaison in a timely manner. At the conclusion of the internship the mentor will send a letter to the program director certifying that the intern has completed the required number of internship hours.

Responsibilities of University Liaison: The university liaison will provide oversight for the internship through communications and/or site visits with the intern and the mentor. The university liaison will meet regularly with the intern to provide guidance and counseling as to the completion of the requirements of the internship. The university liaison will recommend the intern for the appropriate certificate upon successful completion of the internship and other university/State of Washington requirements. The university liaison will communicate any concerns to the mentor in a timely fashion.

Approved by:

University Liaison Date:

Mentor Supervisor: Date:

Superintendent of Schools: Date:

Original to Student File (Certification Office)

WSU Field-Based Superintendent’s Certification Program

Tentative Seminar Schedule

2021-2022 WSU Field-Based Superintendent’s Certification Program

|2020-22Cohort-Year 2 | | |2021-23Cohort-Year 1 |

|Vancouver |

|Friday, August 6, 2021 12:15-6:30pm |

|Saturday, August 7, 2021 8am-Noon |

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|Spokane* |

|Friday, September 10, 2021, 12:15-6:30pm |

|Saturday, September 11, 2021 8am –Noon |

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|Vancouver |

|Friday, October 8, 20211, 2:15-6:30pm |

|Saturday, October 9, 2021, 8am –Noon |

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|Spokane** |

|Friday, November 19, 2021 12:15-6:30pm |

|Saturday, November 20, 2021 8am –Noon |

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|Olympia |

|Friday, January 7, 2022 12pm –5pm Capitol Campus; 6:00pm-8pm Hotel Conference Center |

|Saturday, January 8, 2022 8am –Noon |

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|Vancouver |

|Friday, February 11, 2022 2:15-6:30pm |

|Saturday, February 12, 2022 8am –Noon |

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|Tri-Cities |

|Friday, March 11, 2022 12:15-6:30pm |

|Saturday, March 12, 2022 8am –Noon |

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|Spokane*** |

|Friday, April 15, 2022 12:15-6:30pm | | |Friday April 15, 2022 12:15-6:30pm |

|Saturday April 16, 2022 8am -10am | | |Saturday April 16, 2022 8am-Noon |

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WSU Field-Based Superintendent’s Certification Program

Washington State Superintendent Certification Criteria

Program Requirements for Initial Certificate

Washington State University Field-Based Superintendent’s Credential Program

|Course |Course Title |Credits |

|EdAd 587 |Seminar in School Administration |3 |

|EdAd 587 |Seminar in School Administration |3 |

|EdAd 581 |Politics in Education |3 |

|EdAd 522 |Leadership and the Superintendency |3 |

|EdAd 590 |Internship |12 |

OSPI Requirements for Initial Certificate

Prerequisite Certificate: Hold a valid regular teaching certificate, ESA, principal, or program administrator certificate.

Academic Prerequisites: A master’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university and have completed 30 semester hours of graduate coursework in education subsequent to the baccalaureate degree, including courses in School Law and Finance applicable to Washington State.

Experience Requirement: None required.

Moral Character: Fingerprinting, Washington State Patrol and FBI background check if a currently valid Washington certificate is not held.

Validity: Initial certificate is valid for seven years.

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