Superintendent Certification Program
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Texas Leadership Cooperative is a one-year preparation program for superintendent certification. Highly qualified candidates who are recommended by superintendents are sought for the program. Candidates will acquire knowledge and skills in a problem-based learning approach. Candidates come from ESC Region 11 districts and, when space is available, other Texas school districts.Training includes seminars delivered by practitioners in the field, field-based experiences, and monthly support through a mentor superintendent. Initial training takes place during the months of June and July and continues with a one-day session per month during the school year. Management experience may be substituted for some of the training. Training is directed toward successful passage of the TExES test.
TLC Program Goals- To assist school districts with formalized succession planning that results in development of quality educational leaders for the future.
- To attract capable leaders to the superintendent position.
- To provide an alternative preparation and certification process.
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To provide tomorrow's school district leaders with practical knowledge and relevant problem-based preparation.
Superintendent Certification
(817) 740-7534
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Program Goals
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To assist school districts withformalized succession planning, which results in development of quality educational leaders for the future
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To attract capable leaders to the superintendency
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To provide an alternative preparation and certification process
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To provide tomorrow’s school district leaders with practical knowledge and relevant problem-based preparation
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District Responsibilities
ESC Region 11 and school districts cooperate in the identification, preparation, and certification of future superintendents. The district must recommend the candidate to participate in the program. The agreement form outlines specific responsibilities such as exchange time, administrative experiences, mentoring, and authorization for training schedule requirements. Placement of the intern in an administrative position after completion of the program is left to the discretion of the district. -
Benefits
Program candidates will benefit from the mentorship support provided by experienced superintendents. Networking among candidates will offer support during the program and later while serving as superintendents.
Districts will benefit by strengthening their succession planning and by the availability of trained future leaders.
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Entry Requirements*
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Master’s degree
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Hold, at a minimum, a Mid-Manage mentor Principal Certificate
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GPA of 3.0 on master’s degree
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Placement in administrative position or internship
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District recommendation
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Acceptable performance on writing sample
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An e-mail account through home or work and access to the Internet
Educators in private or charter school settings are eligible for entry into the program.
*Individual districts may have additional entry requirements
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Selection Procedures
The first level of screening looks at the candidate’s qualifications, completed TLC application, district agreement form, and a writing sample.
Acceptance into the TLC program requires that the employing district recommend the candidate; however, the TLC program does not guarantee placement into a superintendent position following completion of the program.
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Application Procedures
The TLC application, application fee, official transcripts, copy of current certificate, and district agreement form must be received at ESC Region 11. Application packets may be printed from our web site (www.esc11.net).
Additional information also may be obtained by calling (817) 740-7534.
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Program Costs
Program Application Fee
A $75 nonrefundable application fee is required when an application is submitted in order to establish eligibility for program entrance.
Program Fee
A fee of $4,600 will be paid to ESCRegion 11 to cover program fees and books. Some districts may allow payments through payroll deduction: $1,400 due when accepted and the balance paid in eight additional payments. Credit cards are accepted. Lack of payment may result in dismissal from the program.
TExES Examination Fee
A fee of $131 will be paid to Educational Testing Service (ETS) at the time that the candidate is ready to take the Superintendent TExES test.
Application Fee for Probationary Superintendent Certification
A fee of $52 will be paid to the State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC) when application is made for probationary superintendent certification (if the candidate is serving in a superintendent position).
Application Fee for Superintendent Certification
A fee of $78 will be paid to SBEC upon successful completion of the TExES test and recommendations for certification from mentor and TLC program staff.
This information is subject to change.
