Payment Schedule
Payment for each of the five periods is due in full on the first class of that period. Financial aid is available for candidates for the Master’s degree through Endicott College. EDCO accepts MasterCard, Visa, or checks made payable to EDCO.

Optional Masters Degree from Endicott College
Upon entering the program, ELI candidates may opt for the Master’s degree in Organizational Management, along with financial aid, from Endicott College. Additional fees for the Master’s degree include a $50 application fee and a $200 graduation fee.

Supplemental Master’s Degree Credentials
For those accepted ELI candidates who desire to pursue a Master’s degree, official copies of scores from either the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or the Miller Analogies Test (MAT), taken within the last five years, are required by Endicott College, unless candidates already hold a Master’s degree. Official test results or Master’s degree transcripts should be mailed from the relevant institution to Mary Broderick at EDCO (281 Winter St.; Waltham, MA; 02451) by January 25, 2012.

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 year 2012-13.

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.

Application to ELI
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis starting November 16, 2011, and are due no later than December 21, 2011. Notification on admission will be sent no later than two weeks following the receipt of completed applications.

To be considered please submit a completed package that includes all of the following documents, scanned and attached to an email addressed to Prof. Gerry Leader, gleader@bu.edu:
1) The completed ELI application form. Download the application form here, fill it out, and scan the completed form with your signature and include it in the package.
2) One letter from your principal or director/supervisor assessing your potential as an educational leader.
3) A letter from one professional reference assessing your potential as an educational leader.
4) Personal statement explaining your interest and readiness for educational leadership. Include experiences and skills you bring to this preparation (1-2 pages).
5) Current Resume, including current and previous professional work experience and higher education courses and degrees.

Prof. Gerry Leader
Educator Leadership Institute
38 Cumberland Avenue
Brookline, MA 02445