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Teacher Leader Endorsement

The Teacher Leadership sequence of courses at NLU fulfills the State of Illinois guidelines for the preparation of Teacher Leader. Candidates are referred to the website of the Illinois State Board of Education for specific requirements, updates and amendments. 

In addition to the National Louis University Graduate Admission Requirements, applicants must:

  • Hold valid and current Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL)
  • Have a master’s degree from a school with institutional accreditation
  • Submit resume documenting two years of teaching experience and short written description of access to an appropriate educational setting for clinical experiences
    • If the candidate doesn't have two years of teaching experience, he/she may participate in an interview with a Teacher Leadership faculty member to determine if the program will be a good fit with his/her experience. In this case, the two years requirement may be waived. 
  • Submit a professional letter of recommendation, addressing topics or questions as established and periodically revised by the faculty. The letter of recommendation must be written by an individual who knows the candidate from an academic or professional perspective and is able to comment on the candidate’s potential for succeeding in graduate studies.

Program Details: 

  • Requires 18 SH for completion  
  • A grade of “C” or better in all coursework is required

Required Courses

Teacher Leader Requirements - 18 SH

LDR 511Emerging as a Teacher Leader

2
LDR 513Collaborating with Stakeholders to Promote Change

3
LDR 521Guiding Data Teams in Schools

2
LDR 523Mentoring and Coaching Fellow Teachers

2
LDR 525Teacher Outreach: Families and Community

2
LDR 527Promoting Cultural Fluency

3
LDR 531Leading Teacher Development and Student Learning

2
LDR 535Advocating for the Teaching Profession

2