Saint Martin’s University College of Education & Professional Psychology

1. Saint Martin’s UniversityCollege of Education & Professional Psychology School Administration Certification Program “Empowering Leaders” 2011-12

2. Saint Martin’s UniversityCollege of Education & Professional Psychology Options: MED & Certification Or Certification Only

3. Saint Martin’s UniversityCollege of Education & Professional Psychology School Administrator Certification: • Cohort Format • One Full Year Coursework • 2011-Summer Academy Courses • Full Year Internship • 19-22 Semester Credits (Cert Only)

4. Saint Martin’s UniversityCollege of Education & Professional Psychology Program Design---Certification-Only Classes: • Principles of Leadership • Principal as Leader of a Learning Community • Professional Development, Eval. & Supervision • School and Community Relations • Educational Finance • School Law for Educational Administrators • Curriculum Theory and Development *Optional • Internship

5. Saint Martin’s UniversityCollege of Education & Professional Psychology A Typical Cert Only Schedule • Start Summer Session 2011 • Take Most Courses in Summer Academy • *Possibly Take a Course in Fall Semester • *Possibly Take a Course in Spring Semester ================================== • Internship Fall & Spring - Year One or Two • Take Two Classes during Internship • Certification End of Year One or Two • Early Eligibility for Administrative Position

6. Saint Martin’s UniversityCollege of Education & Professional Psychology Program Alignment • Standards for courses are aligned with: • RCWs, WACs, ISLLC, PESB and Best Practices • Evaluation rubrics for courses & internship • Portfolio of performance-based items created • Expected learning outcomes communicated to mentors and candidates

7. Saint Martin’s UniversityCollege of Education & Professional Psychology Field Experience Full Year Internship of Leadership Opportunities • Field Activities in Coursework • Supervised Internship • Year long • 540 hrs total • 270 hrs school day • 270 hrs beyond

8. Saint Martin’s UniversityCollege of Education & Professional Psychology MED Program Design MED Core Classes: • Educational Research Methods I • Foundations for Educational Practice • Diversity and Social Context • Instructional Methods of Exceptional Learners • Non-Thesis: Integrating Seminar, Electives, Comp. Exams or • Thesis or Final Project

9. Saint Martin’s UniversityCollege of Education & Professional Psychology Program Evaluation • State Accreditation site visits • WCEAP State Common Work Products • PESB Met all standards/criteria • PEAB Three-Four meetings per year • Alumni Short term and long range • TEAC National Accreditation - Teachers • ISLLC National Standards Alignment – Principal • Mentors Field Input and Feedback

10. Saint Martin’s UniversityCollege of Education & Professional Psychology Program Reflections Unsolicited comments: “ I think that SMU is an excellent school. It offers what is needed to help our students prepare for a professional life. All of the professors and instructors use best practices in their instruction in the classroom. Staff members at the University have been very respectful and helpful at all times. I believe I have been given the opportunity to receive an excellent education from SMU.” • “I felt fully prepared for my new job as an administrator.”                            ---Recent graduates of the program

11. Saint Martin’s UniversityCollege of Education & Professional Psychology Key Program Features • Cohesiveness of the program • Relationships with local districts • Flexible scheduling/small classes • Supervised relevant internship • Positive evaluation by stakeholders

12. Saint Martin’s UniversityCollege of Education & Professional Psychology Some Questions to Ponder… • Do I have good people skills, and do I enjoy working with students, parents and school staff? • Do I have time to devote to preparation for a demanding and important career? • Do I genuinely enjoy lifelong learning?

13. Saint Martin’s UniversityCollege of Education & Professional Psychology More Questions to Ponder… • Am I flexible and patient? • Do I use my knowledge and skills and those of others to attain goals? • Do I truly care about children?

14. Saint Martin’s UniversityCollege of Education & Professional Psychology Leadership Qualities … • Find something needing improvement • Inspire a shared vision • Enable others to act • Model the way • Encourage the heart Kouzes & Posner, 1987

15. Saint Martin’s UniversityCollege of Education & Professional Psychology Perhaps your time to act is now… “We must be the change we wish to see in the world.” -Mahatma Gandhi … we have today … capitalize on its opportunities … make a difference

16. Saint Martin’s UniversityCollege of Education & Professional Psychology Contact Information: Please contact the College of Education and Professional Psychology Office for additional information and/or application materials: Leanne Smith, Administrative Assistant LSmith@stmartin.edu, 360-438-4333, or Dr. Mark Haddock, Program Director mhaddock@stmartin.edu, 360-486-8831 http://www.stmartin.edu/education/school_admin.htm