The Department of Educational Leadership offers the Executive Leadership Program (ELP), which is designed to provide aspiring individuals outstanding preparation for assuming a school superintendency and other central office positions. This cohort-based program is completed within 12-13 months and meets on dates designed to accommodate working professionals. This is a non-degree program that leads to endorsement for the Connecticut 093 (superintendency) certificate.
Ed.D. to ELP Pathway: In partnership with UConn’s Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Educational Leadership, Neag School of Education Ed.D. students who meet eligibility criteria and successfully complete the admissions process may enroll in the ELP.
ELP to Ed.D. Pathway: ELP to Ed.D. Pathway: ELP students who meet eligibility criteria and successfully complete the admissions process may enroll in the Ed.D. and transfer in selected courses with the approval of the student’s advisory committee.
Required Courses
Students must complete the following five three-credit courses, which include a two-semester internship with an experienced ELP Mentor Superintendent.
Course List
| Course |
Title |
Credits |
| 3 |
| School District Executive Leadership | |
| Leadership for Teaching and Learning: The Role of the Leader in School Improvement ((with additional required assessments)) | |
| 3 |
| School District Policy, Politics, and Governance | |
| Policies for Improvement: Mobilizing School and Community ((with additional required assessments)) | |
| EDLR 6303 | Data-Driven Decision Making for School Improvement and Policy Development | 3 |
| EDLR 6304 | Financial and Human Resources Management in Education | 3 |
| EDLR 6092 | Practicum (both semesters) | 3 |
| Total Credits | 15 |
Ed.D. to ELP Pathway:
With the approval of the student’s advisory committee, Ed.D. students accepted into the ELP may use two Ed.D. courses, EDLR 6312 Leadership for Teaching and Learning: The Role of the Leader in School Improvement and EDLR 6466 Policies for Improvement: Mobilizing School and Community (along with additional required assessments) to satisfy six credits towards the ELP.
