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Criteria for Review of Candidates for Admission
Communication Indicators
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Writes and speaks clearly and with flair, using standard written and
spoken English
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Speaks and writes knowledgeably and authoritatively about educational
matters
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Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills including an ability to
manage conflict
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Demonstrates an ability to communicate with and work collaboratively
with people from many backgrounds and who represents the diverse nature
of the district/county population
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Has published reports or articles
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Has written reports at the school level or for professional organization
committees, community organizations, etc.
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Has presented at in-service meetings, conferences, etc.
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Shows initiative in the area of communication by seeking out and participating
in professional development opportunities or other experiences which
will further develop communication skills
Leadership Indicators
- Has successfully implemented/led a district-wide program (e.g.
professional development for teachers, computers in the schools)
- Has
successfully implemented/led a school-wide program (e.g. reading across
the curriculum, school travel programs)
- Has successfully been involved
in working with community groups regarding district programs
- Has successfully
been involved in working with community groups at the school level
- Has administered a large-scale learning or social program in or out
of an educational environment (e.g. a community literacy program, a community
sports program)
- Has administered a school-based program or a small-scale
learning or social program in or out of an educational environment
(e.g. library enhancement program, a youth drop-in center)
- Has successfully
initiated and implemented a classroom program recognized by others
as displaying leadership/initiative (e.g. a program to motivate more
reading, a class science program)
- Has successfully been involved in working
with parents to enhance the learning environments of children (beyond
what is expected of a teacher regarding contact with parents)
- Other
indicators as per the application packet
Other Criteria
Items 5, 6 and 7 of the Admission Portfolio will be assessed
according to the following criteria:
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Writing competence
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Past professional and academic experiences
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Congruence between the personal and professional aims and goals of the
candidate and the goals of the Ed.D. program
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Indication of potential to make contributions to the development of
education in Illinois
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Candidate's vision of "self" as educational
leader and of future contributions to education
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Potential for success in the program
References will be asked to submit letters of reference. The letters
of reference will be used as further evidence that the candidate meets
the admission criteria.
For more information, or an application packet, contact
the Center foir Adult and Graduate Studies at 630-844-5292.
Updated
June 2007
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