1. East Carolina University EdS Webinar Presentation Educational Specialist (EdS) Degree 2016-2018 Dr. Art RouseDr. Art Rouse, Chair of LEED LEED Dr. Kermit BucknerDr. Kermit Buckner, EdS Coordinator Dr. Tom WilliamsDr. Tom Williams, LEED Outreach 1

2. Why pursue the EdS Expand current knowledge, skills, and dispositions Allows for transition to advanced degree and leadership licensing 12 semester hours designed to transfer into the EdD at ECU Opens doors for additional leadership roles Online delivery allows to work at your own pace and schedule Recapture your return on investment through state salary supplement of $126/month 2

3. Webinar Purpose If you’d like follow up information, please email: Dr. Tom Williams at williamst@ecu.eduwilliamst@ecu.edu Subject Line: EdS By the end of the Webinar, participants will receive: An overview of EdS Degree Program An overview of the Admissions Requirements An overview of the Application Process An opportunity to ask questions 3

4. ECU EdS Highlights  Designed to prepare or advance school system leadership  Current Principal (012) or Instructional Specialist (113) license to Advanced License  Also, adds the NC Superintendent’s License and salary supplemen tof $126/month if in an administrative positions  Non 012 or 113 graduates earn entry level 113 license  100% online instruction – asynchronous/synchronous  Must have the MSA or Master’s in an educational related area (with “M” on NC Teaching License) to be eligible for Level 1 113 License  38 semester hour curriculum - over 2 academic years  100% Distance Education tuition/fee rate (2015-16 is $238.22.00 per semester hour) 4

5. The EdS Application/Admissions Guidelines Completed Application Deadline: February 15, 2016 $70.00 application fee Submit all items online or by email to Graduate SchoolGraduate School Manage Application Status online – your responsibility Copy of NC license – scan and email to Grad School 3 years of school or system leadership experience Three letters of professional reference – one required from your current evaluator Slide 1 of 2 5

6. The EdS Application/Admissions Guidelines All transcripts – send original copy to Grad School MAT or GRE (score at or above the30 th percentile) MAT Statement of Purpose (Why you are seeking the EdS) LEED Skype Interview Any change in employment status, notify LEED at once Slide 2 of 2 6

7. SS 2 2016 Fall 2016 Spring 2017 SS 1 2017 SS 2 2017 Fall 2017 Spring 2018 Course and SH * LEED 7470 (3) Note: Financial Aid Requires 5 SH * LEED 7429 (3) * LEED 7520 (3) LEED 7410 (2) * LEED 7520 (3) LEED 7420 (3) LEED 7460 (3) LEED 7415 (3) LEED 7408 (3) LEED 7991 (4) LEED 7521 (2) LEED 7993 (4) LEED 7522 (2) Tuition Rate and SH Distance Educatio n (3) Distance Education (6) Distance Education (5) Distance Education (6) Distance Education (6) Distance Education (6) Distance Education (6) EdS Proposed Course Schedule 7

8. Features of ECU’s EdS Cohort model and career Personal Learning Network Aligned to the NC Standards for Superintendents Focuses on district level leadership development Integrated Field Learning Experiences Rigorous and Relevant Internship Design Alignment with district level issues and opportunities Local supervisor engaged for field work 8

9. Q & A Follow Up Contact: Dr. Tom Williams – LEED Outreach – williamst@ecu.eduwilliamst@ecu.edu Phone: 252-328-6444 9

10. Why pursue the EdS Allows for transition to advanced degree and leadership licensing 12 semester hours designed to transfer into the EdD at ECU Expand and sharpen access to current research Opens doors for additional leadership roles Online delivery allows to work at your own pace and schedule Recapture your return on investment through state salary supplement of $126/month 10

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12. Superintendent License Highlights 2015 state requirements for degree and licensing of superintendents based on the NC Standards for Superintendents Artifact based in the four licensure courses for all EdS candidates These four course aligned to transfer into the ECU EdD for EdS completers 12