Apply to Executive Leadership
The Executive Leadership Program is specifically designed to prepare district leaders who have served successfully as the “lead” administrator for three or more years in a position that requires the Connecticut Intermediate Administrator Certificate (092), such as a principal or central office leader.
Requirements
- Served successfully as the “lead” administrator for three or more years in a position that requires the Connecticut Intermediate Administrator Certificate (092), such as a principal or central office leader.
- Must have completed a master’s degree plus a minimum of 15 appropriately related graduate credits beyond a master’s degree.
- Established a record of successful educational leadership experience through a demonstrated:
- Ability to sustain positive professional relationships
- Capacity to lead an organization
- Ability to lead an educational organization that has improved student performance over time
Admission Timeline
- Early application period: November 1 - January 15
- Regular application period: January 15 - April 1
- 30–45-minute interview: to follow application deadline
- Program Orientation Session (after acceptance)
Late May or early June - Times and location TBD in Hartford and Stamford areas - First Course: District Leadership, EDLR 6301
Tentatively scheduled for July 8, 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. | Hartford and Stamford locations TBD
Application Instructions
To be considered for admission to the Executive Leadership Program, the applicant must submit the materials listed below, along with a completed UConn Graduate School online application, by April 1:
- Unofficial transcript(s) for all undergraduate and graduate coursework which reflect academic aptitude for advanced graduate work. Official transcript(s) can be mailed at a later date.
- A personal statement (typed, 275-350 words maximum) that reflects your professional leadership aspirations in line with our program's goals and outlines a leadership pathway that aligns with the challenges of a district leadership position.
- Two written recommendations that attest to your educational leadership experiences, the potential for your successful performance as a district leader, and your preparation to create the conditions for effective teaching, learning, and leading at the district level.
Given the complex and critical nature of district leadership, particularly in the position of superintendent, the Executive Leadership Program intends to admit educational leaders who have both demonstrated effective educational leadership and the ability to lead a school district. (See the LEAD CT Superintendent Competency Framework for a summary of district leadership understandings and skills tied directly to State and national district leadership standards that are the learning objectives for the Executive Leadership Program.)
When completing the online application form, under Intended Program, please select:
- Levels of Study: Certificate
- Academic Areas: Education
- Program: Executive Leadership Program Grad Certificate
- Campus: Hartford or Stamford
- Entry Term: Summer 2024
All candidates will be notified of the acceptance decision no later than May 15.
Please email questions to Kimberly Shirshac at kimberly.shirshac@uconn.edu.