Education Specialist - Teacher Leader Degree Plan/Progress Record

Certification Verification:

List all professional educator certificates held and attach a copy of each to this degree plan. Candidates for the Alabama Class AA Certificate in Teacher Leader MUST hold a valid Alabama Class A certificate in any teaching field or area of instructional support.

Degree Requirements:

1. Official transcripts of all academic work
2. Unconditional Admission
3. 30 semester hours of credit
4. Overall GPA of 3.5 or better
5. No more than two grades below “B”
6. Completion of research requirement with a “B” or better
7. All credit earned within 8 years of graduation
8. Comprehensive Examination
9. Graduation Application filed
10. Hold an Alabama Class A Professional Educator Certificate in any teaching field or area of instructional support.
11. Successfully complete PRAXIS II in Teacher Leader

Required Courses:

(30 Semester Hours)

• TL 7700 - Adult Learning Theories and Managing Change
• TL 7702 - Diverse Populations and Involving Parents/Community Stakeholders in the School Setting
• TL 7717 - Mentoring
• TL 7737 - Curriculum
• TL 7740 - Creating Effective Learning Environments
• TL 7747 - Instructional Coaching
• TL 7757 - Staff Development
• TL 7767 - Communication and Consultation Methods Practicum
• TL 7792 - Advanced Comprehensive Research Strategies
• TL 7794 - Research in Action

Survey Course In Special Education:

• Survey Course in Special Education 3 HRS

Items to be Discussed:

1. Admission to Graduate Teacher Education Program (GTEP)
2. Unconditional Admission
3. Available faculty for academic advisement
4. Petition for transfer credit once unconditionally admitted
5. Class Attendance
6. Drop & Withdrawal procedure, deadline and consequences
7. Petition for an incomplete grade
8. Student participation in course and program evaluation
9. PRAXIS II in Teacher Leader
10. Application for teacher certification
11. Degree Requirements
12. Other

Admission Status: