School of EducationSchool of Education

Mission StatementProvide effective professional preparation and

development programs that are career oriented, integrate technology, support diversity and connect with the real world through learner active instructional strategies.

Develop reflective practitioners with the knowledge, skills and dispositions to apply relevant theory into practice and to expand the knowledge base that informs the field.

Conceptual Framework

AccreditationThe School of Education is accredited by the

National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE).

NCATE is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation to accredit programs for the preparation of teachers and other professional school personnel.

Graduate ProgramsM.S. in Instructional Technology

For Educators

For Professional Trainers

M.S. in Childhood Education

M.S. in School Counseling

P.D. in School Leadership and Technology

Professional Diploma School Leadership and Technology

• 33-credit Advanced Diploma including Internship

• Leads to Initial Certification as School Building Leader (SBL)

• Also qualifies successful candidates for Initial Certification as an Educational Technology Specialist (ETS)

Special Features of ProgramImmersion in 21st Century Skills and Emerging Trends in

Context of Site-based Leadership

Addresses Data-driven Decision Making and Organizational Dynamics

Develops Expertise in Research-based Practices

Provides Hands-on, Practical, Relevant Experience

Showcases Accomplishments in E-Portfolio

Fosters Collegiality and Leadership

Empowers diverse students and faculty

Format of ClassesCohort model with 20 participants max.

Collegial, project-based, forward thinking

Hands-on with computers – personal laptops and Internet access

Blackboard, Web 2.0 tools, Video-Conferencing

Face to face sessions, Hybrid/blended, Online

Completion in 2 years or less

Internship and Seminar

Program of StudyLeadership

Organizational Behavior and Leadership

Leadership in Technology I

Staff Development and Human Resource Administration

Instructional and Curricular Applications

Educational Research and Evaluation

Curriculum Design, Implementation and Assessment

Developmental Supervision of Instructional Programs

Program of Study (cont.)Technical Core Applications

Educational Law, Policy, and Ethics

Resource Allocation

Leadership and Technology II

Role of the Computer Coordinator

Field Project

Administrative Internship

InternshipThe internship is an experience in professional

practice

It is collaboration between the program faculty, district cooperating administrators, and the intern

Internship placement requires an application process

A seminar accompanies the internship

NYSED says…Students in registered collegiate programs leading to

certification as a, School Building Leader (SBL), School District Leader (SDL) or School District Business Leader (SDBL), are required to complete a 15-week full-time internship working as an education leader.

However, institutions are able to offer equivalent alternatives to the full-time internship, such as summer school, after-hour assignments, or assignments completed during part of the school day, when these assignments are comparable to the 15-week full-time internship.

Admission RequirementsPermanent or Professional NYS Teaching CertificateThree years teaching experienceMaster’s degree and 3.0 GPA Two letters of Reference – 1 from building principal,

one from district superintendent, or other appropriate supervisor

Interview with program facultySatisfactory writing sampleDemonstrable technology competence

Schedule and LocationStart date September 9, 2008

Weekly sessions on Tuesdays

Technology High School Room 217, Long Island City, NY 11106

See Course Sequence

Additional Information

Dr. Sarah McPherson smcphers@nyit.edu

Phone: 516-686-7777Web site: http://iris.nyit.edu/education