Reflective Constructors of Quality Learning Experiences Through Critical Thinking UNIVERSITY OF THE CUMBERLANDS GRADUATE PLANNED PROGRAM/CURRICULUM CONTRACT Masters of Arts in Education - Teacher Leader Endorsement (P-12) 30 Hour Program Candidate Name: Student ID Number: School: Home Address: Home/Cell Phone : School Phone: Course Number Course Title TEACHER LEADER CORE COURSES: 12 Hours Required EDOL 630 Research Methods in Education (pre-requisite to ADOL 633) ADOL 653 Assessment of and for Student Learning EDOL 643 Best Practices for Coaching and Mentoring Teachers EDOL 647 Teacher Leadership in Professional Learning Communities (final course – Spring/Fall only) Date Completed Grade Hours 3 3 3 3 TEACHER LEADER ENDORSEMENT COURSES: 18 Hours Required ADOL 655 Team Leadership EDOL 562 Theories of Teaching and Learning ADOL 631 School Program Improvement ADOL 633 Applied Research (pre-requisite to EDOL 647) EDOL 542 Change, Professional Development, and Teacher Improvement EDOL 634 Curriculum Management and Assessment 3 3 3 3 3 3 Continuous Assessment: Once admitted, a GPA of 3.0 must be maintained. Admissions to the University Pillar IV Unit Admission Assessments Bachelor’s Degree from accredited IHE Yes No Entry Level Writing Assessment Minimum 2.75 Cumulative GPA Signed copy of Kentucky Code of Ethics (date) Screening to Determine Existing Skills and Dispositions for Leadership - One of which must be from a school principal or superintendent 1. 2. 3. Y N Pillar V Midpoint Assessment Teacher Leader Portfolio Discussion: (date) Fifteen (15) hours of 600 level courses completed A minimum of 21 hours completed at University of the Cumberlands Completed Planned Program on File: Y N Portfolio Presentation/Approval (date) Minimum 3.0 Cumulative GPA Two (2) Favorable Dispositions: 1 Field Experience Completed 2 Minimum 3.0 Cumulative GPA (date) Six (6) year time limit not exceeded Signed copy of Kentucky Code of Ethics (date) Valid Teaching License – Area (state) (date) Pillar VI Exit Requirements Application for Graduation submitted Field Experience Completed UC Character and Fitness Completed (date) (date) Signed copy of Kentucky Code of Ethics (date) Signed copy of Kentucky Code of Ethics (date) TC-1 submitted to UC Certification Office (required for rank change) Signature of Candidate (Indicating Responsibility for the above) Date Advisor Date Dean of Education Date Registrar Date REV 4/2014