This online certificate is an interdisciplinary program ideal for instructors from academic to business settings, teaching traditional and nontraditional students. The curriculum focuses on adult learning theory and is designed to increase instructor capacity to improve universal instruction and foster interpersonal relationships. Evidenced-based practices combine with adult learning strategies to create environments where student engagement and achievement thrive. Servant leadership, social justice, and working for the common good are intertwined throughout the curriculum. The Innovative Teacher Leadership and Instructional Coaching certificate is designed as an enhanced learning opportunity, it will not lead to an Iowa Endorsement or License.

10-credit certificate (4 courses) - fully online

Pair with the Master of Arts in Education, an additional six credits for a total 31 credit hours.

•  6 credits of core master's coursework (two courses) - online with one four-day residency in La Crosse, WI culminating with commencement

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This Master of Arts in Education prepares educators to become school leaders following the standards set by the Iowa Department of Education. When PK-12 Principal/Supervisor of Special Education (IA 189) is chosen as your area of emphasis, your master's degree will be 17 courses (36-credit hours).

• 24-credits core coursework (8 courses)

• 6-credits clinical/internship (6 courses)

• 6-credits (electives or Curriculum Leadership emphasis)

Our Cross-categorical Special Education emphasis brings educators from across the state together to learn best practices in the field of special education. Our classes view individuals with disabilities from a strengths-based model, and help educators work toward successful inclusion of individuals with disabilities. When chosen as your area of emphasis, your master's degree will be 13 courses (34-37 credit hours).

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Online delivery:

• 15-credits of core coursework (6 courses)
• 19-21 credits of coursework specific to the Cross-categorical Special Education (7 courses)

Our Director of Instruction program prepares school administrators to have more focused instruction and preparation in the area of Curriculum and Instruction. When chosen as your area of emphasis, your master's degree will be 14 courses (39-credit hours).

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Blended delivery, with M.A. core coursework online:

• 12-credits of M.A. core coursework (5 courses)
• 21-credits of Educational Leadership core coursework (7 courses)
• 6-credits of required Director of Instruction coursework (2 courses)

To add Principal Licensure (WI 5051), students will take an additional 3 credit hours.

Our Director of Special Education and Pupil Services program prepares school administrators to have more focused instruction in the areas of Special Education and Pupil Services at the district and site levels. When chosen as your area of emphasis, your master's degree will be 16 courses (45-credit hours).

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Blended delivery, with M.A. core coursework online:

• 12-credits of M.A. core coursework (5 courses)
• 21-credits of Educational Leadership core coursework (7 courses)
• 12-credits of required Director of Special Education and Pupil Services coursework (4 courses)

To add Principal Licensure (WI 51), students will take an additional 3 credit hours.

This Masters of Arts in Education program builds educator capacity to strategically and purposefully improve universal classroom instruction and reinforce interpersonal relationships among educators. When chosen as your area of emphasis, your master's degree will be 12 courses (31-credit hours).

• 15-credits of core coursework (6 courses)
• 10-credits of coursework specific to the Innovative Teacher Leadership certificate (4 courses) - fully online
• 6-credits of approved elective credits (2 courses) - varied delivery modes

Our Innovative Teacher Leadership and Instructional Coaching program builds educator capacity to strategically and purposefully improve universal classroom instruction and reinforce interpersonal relationships among educators. When chosen as your area of emphasis, your master's degree will be 12 courses (31-credit hours).

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Online delivery:

• 15-credits of core coursework (6 courses)
• 10-credits of coursework specific to the Innovative Teacher Leadership certificate (4 courses)
• 6-credits of approved elective credits (2 courses) - varied delivery modes

Our Principal Licensure 51 program prepares educators to become school leaders at the Dean, assistant, or Principal level.  When chosen as your area of emphasis, your master's degree  will be 13 courses (36-credit hours). 

Blended delivery, with M.A. core coursework online:

• 12-credits of M.A. core coursework (5 courses)
• 21-credits of Educational Leadership core coursework (7 courses) 
• 3-credits of required Principal coursework (1 course)

To add Director of Instruction (WI 5010), students will taken an additional 6 credit hours.

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Our Reading Specialist (WI 5017) prepares educators to lead and supervise district-wide reading programs. Educators will increase their knowledge of assessment tools and diagnostic practices to plan and develop reading programs that increase student learning and achievement. When chosen as your area of emphasis, your master's degree will be 11 courses (31-credit hours).

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Online delivery:

• 15-credits of core coursework (6 courses)
• 10-credits of coursework specific to the Reading Specialist 5017 license (3 courses)
• 6-credits of approved elective credits (2 courses) - varied delivery modes

Our Reading Teacher (WI 1316) emphasis is designed for practicing educators who wish to increase their instructional skills and expand their knowledge and expertise in areas of literacy and reading. Coursework will focus on preparing teachers to utilize research-based practices to assess, diagnose, and remediate struggling readers. When chosen as your area of emphasis, your master's degree will be 10 courses (30-credit hours).

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Online delivery:

• 15-credits of M.A. core coursework (5 courses)
• 15-credits of coursework specific to the Reading Teacher 1316 license (5 courses)

Our Iowa PK-12 Principal -Supervisor of Special Education 189 is a two-year, six-semester program which requires an internship during each of the six semesters. The internship is conducted onsite with an approved mentor, which is usually the student's principal. This program meets the standards set by the Iowa Department of Education.

• 24 credits of core principal coursework (8 courses)

• 6 credits of clinical/internship (6 semesters/courses)

Pair with the Master of Arts in Education, an additional six credits for a total 36 credit hours.

•  6 credits of core master's coursework (two courses) - online

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