University of Virginia Curry School of Education Educational Leadership Program

Presenters Dr. Pamela D. Tucker Professor & Program Coordinator Educational Leadership Program pdtucker@virginia.edu Dr. Denny Berry Assistant Professor & Coordinator Northern Virginia Programs dberry@virginia.edu For more information: http://curry.virginia.edu/academics/areas-of-study/administration-supervision

Educational Leadership Program Advanced Leadership Preparation: EdD and PhD

Program Purposes Initial preparation of school leaders (Cert., MEd, & EdS) Principals Assistant principals Advanced preparation of educational leaders Superintendents & Central office positions (EdD) Development of future researchers/faculty in Educational Leadership (PhD) A major goal of the Curry School is to prepare professional educators who will become leaders in their respective fields. We prepare educational leaders for schools, school divisions and higher education.

Program Options School Leadership Preparation Certificate Masters of Education (MEd) Education Specialist (EdS) Advanced Leadership Preparation Doctorate of Education (EdD) Doctorate of Philosophy (PhD)

Doctoral Programs EdD PhD Practice-focused Research-focused Part-time (3-4 years) Full-time (4 years) Upper level leadership roles Faculty or research positions Offered in Northern Virginia only Offered in Charlottesville only Discounted Educator Rate Fully Funded Financial Aid Packages Contact: Denny Berry Contact: Pamela Tucker For more information on the PHD program, contact Pam Tucker directly. For the remainder of our time we’ll focus on the EdD program or ExSEL, Executive Studies in Educational Leadership.

Executive Studies in Educational Leadership Program (ExSEL) EdD Program

Why UVA? Quality 7th in the nation. In the 2015 U.S. News and World Report rankings, Curry's Educational Leadership program was ranked 7th in the nation. Why UVA?

Great Faculty Full- time Faculty Denny Berry Sara Dexter Dan Duke Dan Player Pamela Tucker Michelle Young Our programs are only as strong as our faculty and we have an outstanding faculty of both full-time instructors and adjuncts who are working professionals that collaborate with us in the field to deliver both rigorous and relevant courses. Our faculty reflect a wide range of expertise and work across multiple program areas. For example, Dan Player is both an instructor in our doctoral program and the Research, Statistics, and Evaluation program area.

Great Students 2012-2013 Graduates 28 Certificate 24 M.Ed. 36 Ed.S. 10 Ed.D. 3 Ph.D. 

ExSEL Program Focus Real-world Challenges of Educational Leaders Fundamentals of Leadership Theory Cognitive Dimensions of Leadership Vision, Planning & Strategizing for Success Designing Learning Environments Optimizing Human Capital in Organizations Developing Organizational Capacity Curriculum designed to meet the real-world challenges of educational leaders Executive education delivery model Cohort-based to provide support for program success Rich use of cases to develop decision making skills Practicum-based projects which bridge theory and practice Linkages to school turnaround expertise, research and programs New concept of capstone dissertations

Strong Applicants Committed, talented educators who have Strong academic credentials Evidence of leadership potential Interest in reflection and inquiry Desire to improve educational programs for students GRE scores in the above average range

Where? UVA/VT Northern Virginia Center 7054 Haycock Road Falls Church, Virginia 22043 Next to the West Falls Church Metro Station

What is the Cost?1 K-12 Virginia Educator discounted tuition2 $309/credit hour (in-state) $684/credit hour (out-of-state) Regular Tuition $769/credit hour (in-state) $1287/credit hour (out-of-state) Fees $20/credit hour Off-Grounds Fee 1Based on 2014-2015 tuition costs 2Tuition rate applies for 2 three-credit courses per semester.

Program Basics Admission Requirements Advising Length of Study Online application Decisions made once every two years – 12/15 Advising Denny Berry serves as an advisor upon admission Courses are planned on a prescribed basis for the cohort with the opportunity to take 3 electives Length of Study Part-time enrollment: 2 courses/semester Typically 3-4 years depending on time required to finish capstone dissertation Computer Access - Internet access required for hybrid courses

Admissions Process Two-tiered selection process Screening based on paper credentials and current leadership position Selection based on face-to-face Saturday session featuring An introduction to the program and Q&A Case study exercise Elevator speech on leadership Individual interviews Writing sample

Program of Study Integration of theory, experience, and research Cohort-based First and second year: Strong core of theory and research Field-based practicum projects Use of case studies Customized areas of specialization Third year: Study of a problem of practice culminating in a Capstone Dissertation The curriculum is designed to balance and more fully integrate the primary sources of knowledge: theory, experience, and research. A strong core of theory and research will be introduced during the first and second year and applied through field-based learning experiences and a structured applied research sequence fostering disciplined inquiry. Customized areas of specialization such as reading and policy will be possible through an array of electives. The third and final year will be devoted to an in-depth study of a problem of practice culminating in a Capstone Dissertation.

Overview of Coursework Core leadership courses (18 hours) 6 courses that address the key facets of leadership Foundations of Leadership Theory Cognitive Dimensions of Leadership Visioning, Planning & Strategizing for Success Designing Learning Environments Optimizing Human Capital in Organizations Developing Organizational Capacity Research sequence (12 hours) 4 courses taught in tandem with leadership courses Focus on applied research methods and program evaluation

Overview of Coursework Electives (27 hours) Transfer credits from master’s degree (up to 18 hours) Offerings at the Northern Virginia Center Social Foundations Reading Special Education Capstone Seminar (3 hours) Capstone Dissertation (12 hours)

Course Delivery Weekend classes and summer residencies Week-long course during first summer to build collegiality and appreciation for the diversity of experiences and perspectives of the group members High-impact weekends of Fridays/Saturdays once a month throughout the year Course delivery is tailored around the needs of working professionals with weekend classes and summer residencies. A major focus of the first summer week-long course will be to build collegiality and appreciation for the diversity of experiences and perspectives of the group members. High-impact weekends of Friday/Saturday once a month delivery throughout year.

Program of Study – Year 1   Evidence Centered Leadership/ Disciplined Inquiry Leadership Cohort Classes Year 1 Summer Fall Spring Fundamentals of Ed Research Practical Evaluation in Schools Fundamentals of Leadership Theory 2. Cognitive Dimensions of Leadership 3. Envisioning the Possibilities    4. Designing Learning Environments

Program of Study – Year 2   Evidence Centered Leadership/ Disciplined Inquiry Leadership Cohort Classes Year 2 Summer Fall Spring Practical Evaluation in Schools II Practical Evaluation in Schools III (2 Electives)  5. Optimizing Human Capital in Organizations 6. Developing Organizational Capacity

Program of Study – Year 3   Evidence Centered Leadership/ Disciplined Inquiry Leadership Cohort Classes Year 3 Summer Fall Spring Capstone Capstone Seminar + (elective) 

Questions on the ExSEL program? For more information http://curry.virginia.edu/academics/areas-of-study/administration-supervision

Contact Information Dr. Pamela D. Tucker Professor & Program Coordinator Educational Leadership Program pdtucker@virginia.edu Dr. Denny Berry Assistant Professor & Coordinator Northern Virginia Programs dberry@virginia.edu For more information: http://curry.virginia.edu/academics/areas-of-study/administration-supervision