Program Admission

The admission process opens January 1 and closes April 30. Applicants send materials to Dr. Catherine Rosemary, Program Coordinator at John Carroll University. Applicants must meet all of the criteria for admission into the program, including:

• Undergraduate degree in education from an accredited institution
• Official transcripts of all higher education institutions attended
• Minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.75 [4.0 scale] 
• Advanced education in literacy, including reading endorsement
• At least 3 years of successful teaching experience
• At least three years of successful teaching under a professional license or certificate in teaching literacy to students, preschool – grade 12 range
• Two letters of recommendation supporting experience and success in leading professional development in educational settings

Preference will be given to applicants who meet the following qualifications: a) one or more years of experience as a professional development provider in year long, school-based professional development in literacy, and b) a one-year minimum of coaching individual classroom teachers.

The application materials consist of the following:

• A letter of interest
• Two letters of recommendation
• Letter of assurance
• Resume
• Copy of teaching certificate/license

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