Graduate Certificate of Studies – TEACHER LEADERSHIP
Questionnaire
Applicants to the CGS in Teacher Leadership should complete this questionnaire in place
of the standard statement of goals. This questionnaire is intended to facilitate an
appropriate match between you and the program, and the selection of an advisor. Please
limit your response to 500-750 words.
Name:
Date:
1. How do you envision teacher leadership?
2. What led you to apply to this program and what do you hope to learn?
3. Discuss your affiliation with any particular programs or teaching positions that
may be relevant to your application for this certificate, such as National Board
Certification, National Writing Project, Literacy Coach, Coordinating teacher for
a certification degree, Adjunct for a college, etc.
4. In the program, you may be taking doctoral level courses. Please discuss any
prior coursework or experiences that may help you with advanced studies.