Admissions Qualifications
Recommendations from candidate’s Principal or Director and another professional colleague, and possession of at least an initial license in another educational role and completion of three full years of employment in a district-wide, school-based, or other educational setting. Additionally, candidates should verify that his/her Principal or Director is willing to assume the responsibility for being their administrative mentor during their Practicum or make alternative arrangements.

Computer Requirements
It is expected candidates will be proficient in Microsoft Word, at a minimum, and preferably conversant with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint. Accepted students should have Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel) on an accessible computer and have access to a printer capable of producing multiple-page documents. Students should also be able to download materials online (high-speed internet) and check e-mail daily for updates.

Payment Schedule

Fees can be charged through MasterCard or VISA.

Currently, 15 graduate credits are available for $1,500. An additional 5 credits will be available in academic year 2008-09, with no additional cost. An additional 5 credits, beyond the 20, will also be available in academic year 2008-09 for the added cost of $500.

Possible Tuition Assistance
SallieMae has a personal career planning loan program where the payments are made directly to the individual who in turn makes payments to ELI. Interested persons may apply online through the site and, with documentation from the program, receive approval within 24 hours. ELI will provide an endorsement of your enrollment upon your application and acceptance into the program. Please see:
http://www.salliemae.com/get_student_loan/find_student_loan/training_loans/career_training_loans/

The NEA Foundation provides grants to teachers for their professional development, for which ELI qualifies. The grant is for $2,000. Please see: http://www.neafoundation.org/programs/Learning&Leadership_Guidelines.htm.

Application to EDCO for ELI
Completed application package by US mail, email, or fax, are due no later than January 31, 2008 (this is an extension from the previously scheduled time). Notification on admission will be sent no later than February 6, 2008. Complete application packages submitted by December 21, 2007 will be given early consideration and notification by January 4, 2008. Complete application packages submitted by January 14, 2008 will be notified by January 28, 2008.

Coursework for the sixth cohort will begin on Wednesday, February 13, 2008 from 4-7:30pm at EDCO's Seefurth Classroom in Waltham and continue on Wednesdays through May 2008, excepting school vacations.

To be considered please submit a copy of the application and the following information:

1) One letter from your principal or director/supervisor who can critique the strengths, as well as areas for development, of your leadership skills and potential.

2) Personal statement explaining your interest and readiness for educational leadership. Include experiences and skills you bring to this preparation (1-2 pages).

3) A letter from one professional reference who can critique the strengths as well as areas for development of your leadership capacities.

4) Current Resume, including current and previous professional work experience and higher education courses and degrees.

Application materials as an attachment to an e-mail to gleader@bu.edu are preferred.

Applications can be faxed to Prof. Gerald C. Leader with a cover sheet displaying his name to (617) 353-5244.

Applications can be forwarded by U.S. Mail to:
Prof. Gerald C. Leader
OB Department
Boston University
595 Commonwealth Avenue
Boston, MA 02215

Address questions about the program to: