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Next Steps for Liberty UniversityEducational Leadership GraduatesEffective January 15, 2020, GaPSC no longer reviews and approves entities that are not administrativelybased in Georgia, specifically out-of-state educational leadership programs and national non-profitorganizations that prepare teachers. Approval for the one remaining GaPSC-approved provider of Tier Iand Tier II educational leadership programs, Liberty University, expired Spring 2020. Candidates who wereenrolled in a Tier 1 or Tier II program, taking coursework, and entered into Georgia’s Traditional ProgramManagement System (TPMS) by April 1, 2020, are allowed to complete their respective programs andearn Georgia certification. Liberty candidates who were enrolled in programs that were not Tier 1 or Tier IIprograms may want to transfer to an approved program in Georgia. Although the list below is not acomprehensive list of all Georgia-approved providers of Educational Leadership programs, the followingknow about your situation and have indicated that they will strive to assist you.Augusta UniversityLOCATIONCONTACTTIER ITIER IIUniversity Hall2500 Walton WayAugusta GA 30904Tier I and M.Ed. inLeadership –Dr. Renee Sasser,rsasser@augusta.eduThe 36-hour M.Ed. in Leadershipoffers candidates significantopportunities to applyknowledge and skills in realeducational settings, which willbe documented in the EPortfolios in Chalk & Wire.Educators who complete theprogram will be eligible for Tier ILeadership Certification inGeorgia. The degree may becompleted in three consecutivesemesters when you follow theclass rotation schedule.The 21-hour Leadership Tier IThe 30-hour Ed.S. program is aperformance-based program foreducators who hold a Tier IStandard ProfessionalEducational Leadershipcertificate and are presently in aleadership role. The programoffers candidates extensiveopportunities to applyknowledge and skills in realeducational leadership settings.Educators who complete thisprogram may be eligible for Tier IILeadership certification inGeorgia following the successfulTier II and Ed. S. inLeadership –Dr. Olajide Agunloyeoagunloy@augusta.edu1
Certification Only program offerscandidates significantopportunities to applyknowledge and skills in realeducational settings, which willbe documented in the EPortfolios in Chalk & Wire.Educators who complete theprogram will be eligible for Tier ILeadership Certification inGeorgia. The degree may becompleted in three consecutivesemesters when you follow theclass rotation schedule.All coursework is delivered online.completion of requiredcoursework and stateassessments for Tier II.All required application materialsand documents must bereceived in order for anapplication to be consideredcomplete and before anadmission decision can bemade. Early submission of allmaterials is strongly advised.All coursework is delivered ducation/teachingleading/leadership.phpBerry CollegeLOCATIONCONTACTTIER ITIER IIRome, GA;Off-site locations:Sprayberry Highand ET BoothMiddle SchoolsDr. Davis Nelsondrnelson@berry.eduTier I Leadership CertificationOnly. All of the programs aredelivered in a cohort model. Theapplication due date for Spring2021 is December 18, 2020.Spring 2021 classes will begin theweek of January 11, 2021.Tier II Leadership CertificationOnly. All of the programs aredelivered in a cohort model. Theapplication due date for Spring2021 is December 18, 2020.Spring 2021 classes will begin theweek of January 11, majors/education/certificationsMonica Willinghammwillingham@berry.edu2
Georgia Southern UniversityLOCATIONCONTACTTIER ITIER IIStatesboro,Savannah, andLiberty, GeorgiaJuliann Sergi 2/Tier II is currently on hold due toenrollment size issues at /p-12-leadership/tier-1certification-only/Georgia State UniversityLOCATIONCONTACTTIER ITIER IIAtlanta, GATier I advisor –Will Rumbaughwrumbaugh@gsu.eduGSU will be offering a fully onlineTier 1 add-on only cohort fromFall of 2020 through the Summerof 2021 because of Covid-19.The Tier II can be obtained inthree different programs.Tier II advisor –Sheryl Cowart Mosssmoss13@gsu.eduApply for M.Ed. or Add-on issions by July1 for Fall cationalleadership/ Ed.S. degree with Tier IIcertification-Cohort Model,Admissions in Summer, Fall, andSpring Tier II non-degree certificateCohort Model, Admissions inSummer, Fall, and Spring EdD degree with Tier IIcertification-Cohort Model,Admissions in Summer only Tier II for Ed.S. and Add-oninformation ship/ EdD with Tier II Concentration -leadership/3
LaGrange CollegeLOCATIONCONTACTTIER ITIER IILaGrange, GADr. Gretta Milammwright@lagrange.eduTier I is a 13 credit hour program.We utilize a face-to-faceprogram model with classesmeeting once a week, with theexception of the internship classthat utilizes a Saturday Seminarformat. Candidates areencouraged to begin in thespring of each year, butenrollment times are flexible asclasses are not sequential innature. Please contact Dr. Milamwith any questions aboutapplying.Tier II will not be operational untilSummer fMercer UniversityLOCATIONCONTACTTIER ITIER II3001 MercerUniversity Drive,Atlanta, GA 30341Navella Jean Walker, PhDwalker ership/4
Metropolitan RESALOCATIONCONTACTTIER ITIER II1870 Teasley Drive,Smyrna, GA 30080Carmen Havrilla, ProgramCoordinatorcarmen.havrilla@mresa.orgProgram delivery is a blend ofvirtual, online learning and faceto face. All summer 2020 coursesand seminars will be online.Program delivery is a blend ofvirtual, online learning and faceto face. All summer 2020 coursesand seminars will be lientCode mresa&FileName ilead entCode mresa&FileName ilead introMiddle Georgia RESALOCATIONCONTACTTIER ITIER IIWarner Robins, GAMr. Anthony Pack,APEL Program Managerapack@mgresa.usAudit and Admissions Process:Audit and Admissions Process:1. MGRESA charges a nonrefundable audit fee of 500 tobe applied toward programtuition, if accepted.1. MGRESA charges a nonrefundable audit fee of 500 tobe applied toward programtuition, if accepted.2. The candidate will participatein the behavioral interview todetermine if the candidate is agood fit for our program.2. The candidate will participatein the behavioral interview todetermine if the candidate is agood fit for our program.3. The candidate submitsevidence for each of theprogram tasks for assessment(Tier I or Tier II Tasks).3. The candidate submitsevidence for each of theprogram tasks for assessment(Tier I or Tier II Tasks).4. Based on the assessment ofcandidate evidence, MGRESAdevelops an individualized planfor the candidate to complete4. Based on the assessment ofcandidate evidence, MGRESAdevelops an individualized planfor the candidate to completeDr. Robin Smith,Professional LearningDirectorrsmith@mgresa.us5
the program. Program fees willbe based on the candidate'squality evidence and remainingproficiency requirements.the program. Program fees willbe based on the candidate'squality evidence and remainingproficiency requirements.University of North Georgia – Multiple CampusesLOCATIONCONTACTTIER ITIER IIMultipleCampusesDr. Catherine Rosacrosa@ung.eduHybrid program with classes heldon the Cumming or GainesvilleCampus. Cohort program thatbegins in Summer – deadline fornext cohort is May 2021. Studentswho have successfullycompleted intro leadershipcourse could apply for Fall 20admission. Transcriptreview available to see if anycourses might be waived.For TIER II information, please seebelow:University of North Georgia –Online leadershipadministration.phpUniversity of North Georgia – Online ProgramLOCATIONCONTACTTIER ITIER IIOnline ProgramDr. Jimmy Zolljazoll@ung.eduFor TIER I information, please seeabove:University of North Georgia –Multiple CampusesOnline program.Admission available eachsemester.6
Application deadline dates:Fall - August 1Spring - December 1Summer - May 1Add-on program for studentswith a completed Ed.S. or higherdegree in educationalleadership.Transcript review available forthose currently in the program tosee if any courses can bewaived.Must meet all other Tier 2requirements.Valdosta State UniversityLOCATIONCONTACTTIER ITIER II1500 N. PattersonStreetValdosta, GA31698Mike Bochenko, n/curriculumleadership-and-technology/7
University. LOCATION CONTACT TIER I TIER II Atlanta, GA Tier I advisor - Will Rumbaugh wrumbaugh@gsu.edu Tier II advisor - Sheryl Cowart Moss smoss13@gsu.edu GSU will be offering a fully online Tier 1 add-on only cohort from Fall of 2020 through the Summer of 2021 because of Covid-19. Apply for M.Ed. or Add-on at
