Admission to the certification curriculum is competitive.
Applicants for post-master's certification programs must have
already earned a master's degree.
Applicants must send materials to two different offices.
To answer any questions about the EAF admissions process,
contact Kelly Peiffer (
) at (309) 438-2050.
Office of Admissions
Materials Illinois State
University
Office of Admissions
Campus Box 2200
Normal, IL 61790-2200 (309) 438-2181 or toll free (800) 366-2478
(Voice)
EAF Department
Materials 5900 EAF Department
Admissions
Illinois State University
Normal, IL 61790-5900
(309) 438-5422
Complete and submit an
application
to the Office of Admissions (apply online, download and
submit, or request that one be mailed to you). The
University has an application fee that may be waived
under certain circumstances.
TO CHECK YOUR STATUS OF THE ADMISSIONS INFORMATION,
Create Welcome2ISU account. It is an easy, one-time
process that will provide you with quick access to a
number of useful services including an online admission
application, application status check, financial aid
information, important reminders, and much more!
https://www.welcome2isu.ilstu.edu/createAccount.jsp
For the
P-12 Administration post-master's certification, one
must have a master's degree and
appropriate certification
depending on the program desired:
Type 75 Certification Program:
Must show evidence of a valid teaching certificate, minimum of two years full-time
P-12 teaching experience (over 4 years is preferred)
Superintendent's Endorsement Program:
Must have valid Type 75 certificate and
two years of school leadership/administrative experience
Chief School Business Official Endorsement Program: Must have valid Type 75 certificate (or a Master's in Business, Accounting, etc..), as well as administrative experience
This information will be ascertained from
P-12 Administration
credential supplement form that requests a) contact information,
b) a resume, and c) responses to questions the
Department poses related to program goals.
TO CHECK THE STATUS OF THE EAF SUPPLEMENTAL
INFORMATION, contact Kelly Peiffer
(kdpeiff@ilstu.edu0.
Submit two official copies
of your transcripts to the
Office of Admissions (not EAF). The preferred
minimum Master's level GPA is 3.5.
Submit two professional letters of
reference (rather an a personal reference) from an
administrator or supervisor who has knowledge of your
professional work.
The letters MUST address the
following with examples or details:
Your leadership experiences
Ability to make a difference in student academic performance
Ability to work with colleagues and staff as a team
Oral and written communication skills
Potential to become an educational leader who can motivate and support faculty to promote student learning for all students
TO CHECK THE STATUS OF THE EAF SUPPLEMENTAL
INFORMATION, contact Kelly Peiffer
(kdpeiff@ilstu.edu0.
Official scores can be obtained from the tesmaker (if < 5 years)
or sometimes from a previous institution (sometimes on a
transcript). Check with the admissions office for what constitutes
an official GRE. Computer-based GRE tests may be taken at any
time at various centers throughout the nation. Visit
http://etsis4.ets.org/tcenter
to select a site. Download the practice
software
The target scores are 900 for combined Verbal and
Quantitative sections, and 4.5 for the writing section.
If scores are slightly lower or are inconsistent (lower
verbal but high writing score--5 or higher) see the
Supplemental information section below. If scores are
substantially below the targets and consistent, one may
retake and resubmit GREs
Mail above to:
5900 EAF Department
Admissions
Illinois State University
Normal, IL 61790-5900
Supplemental information for EAF
Department
Applicants who do not meet the one of the criteria
above (such as lower GRE scores, lower GPA, not able to
provide a faculty/academic reference, etc.) are
strongly encouraged to provide additional evidence
that would indicate their ability to conduct doctoral
research. For example, if one has a lower verbal
GRE score but has published an article, one should
submit the article with a note explaining its relevance.
If one cannot find a recent academic reference, one may
find another professional reference who can address
academic skills. The admissions committee looks for
consistent indicators of one's ability to complete
graduate work. If one measure is not consistent,
additional evidence is extremely useful.
Deadlines:
The Department has a rolling admissions policy. However, the
following dates are general guidelines for complete files to be in
to assure sufficient time one to register for each semester.
Spring semester target: One should have everything into
the Department before the Admissions Committee leaves for winter
break (early December).
Summer semester target: One should have everything into
the Department before the end of the spring semester late April).
Fall semester target: One should have everything into the
Department before the end of the summer session (late July).
Certification Procedures for Principal, Superintendent and Chief School
Business Official
Before completing the last semester of professional practice, candidates
must pass the appropriate content test http://www.icts.nesinc.com/
Application for Graduate-level certification is processed by the Office
of Certification Processes. Individuals planning to pursue course work
for a certificate should first complete the steps listed in PART 1
outlined at the following website:
So that an initial evaluation for certification can be completed, the
evaluation should be made early in the student's program in order to
provide a list of deficiencies to be completed prior to the issuance of
the certificate. A copy of the evaluation is sent to the student for use
as a reference for all requirements. Allow up to four weeks for the
Certification Office to process each initial evaluation.
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Contact Information:
Office of Admissions
Phone: (309) 438-2181 or toll free (800) 366-2478 or (309) 438-2006 (TTY)
Illinois State University
Office of Admissions
Campus Box 2200
Normal, IL 61790-2200
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