1. New York Institute of Technology
School of Education

2. Mission Statement
Provide effective professional preparation and development programs that are career oriented, integrate technology, support diversity and connect with the real world through learner active instructional strategies.
Develop reflective practitioners with the knowledge, skills and dispositions to apply relevant theory into practice and to expand the knowledge base that informs the field.

3. Conceptual Framework

4. Accreditation
The School of Education is accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE).
NCATE is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation to accredit programs for the preparation of teachers and other professional school personnel.

5. Graduate Programs M.S. in Instructional Technology For Educators
For Professional Trainers
M.S. in Childhood Education
M.S. in School Counseling
P.D. in School Leadership and Technology

6. Professional Diploma School Leadership and Technology
33-credit Advanced Diploma including Internship
Leads to Initial Certification as School Building Leader (SBL)
Also qualifies successful candidates for Initial Certification as an Educational Technology Specialist (ETS)

7. Special Features of Program
Immersion in 21st Century Skills and Emerging Trends in Context of Site-based Leadership
Addresses Data-driven Decision Making and Organizational Dynamics
Develops Expertise in Research-based Practices
Provides Hands-on, Practical, Relevant Experience
Showcases Accomplishments in E-Portfolio
Fosters Collegiality and Leadership
Empowers diverse students and faculty

8. Format of Classes Cohort model with 20 participants max.
Collegial, project-based, forward thinking
Hands-on with computers – personal laptops and Internet access
Blackboard, Web 2.0 tools, Video-Conferencing
Face to face sessions, Hybrid/blended, Online
Completion in 2 years or less
Internship and Seminar

9. Program of Study Leadership Instructional and Curricular Applications
Organizational Behavior and Leadership
Leadership in Technology I
Staff Development and Human Resource Administration
Instructional and Curricular Applications
Educational Research and Evaluation
Curriculum Design, Implementation and Assessment
Developmental Supervision of Instructional Programs

10. Program of Study (cont.)
Technical Core Applications
Educational Law, Policy, and Ethics
Resource Allocation
Leadership and Technology II
Role of the Computer Coordinator
Field Project
Administrative Internship

11. Internship The internship is an experience in professional practice
It is collaboration between the program faculty, district cooperating administrators, and the intern
Internship placement requires an application process
A seminar accompanies the internship

12. NYSED says…
Students in registered collegiate programs leading to certification as a, School Building Leader (SBL), School District Leader (SDL) or School District Business Leader (SDBL), are required to complete a 15-week full-time internship working as an education leader.
However, institutions are able to offer equivalent alternatives to the full-time internship, such as summer school, after-hour assignments, or assignments completed during part of the school day, when these assignments are comparable to the 15-week full-time internship.

13. Admission Requirements
Permanent or Professional NYS Teaching Certificate
Three years teaching experience
Master’s degree and 3.0 GPA
Two letters of Reference – 1 from building principal, one from district superintendent, or other appropriate supervisor
Interview with program faculty
Satisfactory writing sample
Demonstrable technology competence

14. Schedule and Location Start date September 9, 2008
Weekly sessions on Tuesdays
Technology High School Room 217, Long Island City, NY 11106
See Course Sequence

15. Questions?? Additional Information
Dr. Sarah McPherson
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