The LaGrange College Education Specialist Program is designed for experienced teachers who desire to become teacher leaders in schools. The program addressed the following learning outcomes and competencies:

Student Learning Outcomes

• SLO 1: Knowledge of Curriculum. Program completers will demonstrate advanced ability to
  design, implement, and evaluate curriculum that promotes student learning.
• SLO 2: Knowledge of Instruction. Program completers will demonstrate advanced ability to plan,
  implement, and evaluate instruction to facilitate student learning.
• SLO 3: Knowledge of Content. Program completers will demonstrate advanced depth and
  breadth of knowledge and skills in their academic discipline and pedagogy.
• SLO 4: Knowledge of Students. Program completers will demonstrate advanced knowledge of
  students as influenced by cognitive, physical, emotional, social, cultural, environments,
  and economic factors.
• SLO 5: Knowledge of Research. Program completers will demonstrate the ability to use research
  to promote student learning and to contribute to the teaching profession.
• SLO 6: Knowledge of Assessment. Program completers will demonstrate advanced knowledge
  of assessment and the ability to use multiple sources of assessment for maximizing
  student learning.
• SLO 7: Professional Practices. Program completers will demonstrate high standards for
  professional practice.

• Competency 1: Candidates in Service/Leader programs will demonstrate the ability to apply data in a variety of settings.
• Competency 2: Candidates in Service/Leader programs will employ action research to address an identified instructional/curricular need.
• Competency 3: Candidates in Service/Leader programs will employ action research to address an identified instructional/curricular need in order to promote a supportive school environment.
• Competency 4: Candidates in Service/Leader programs will demonstrate the ability to participate and lead collaborative activities in the appropriate setting.
• Competency 5: Candidates in Service/Leader programs will demonstrate the ability to utilize technology in a variety of educational settings.
• Competency 6: Candidates in Service/Leader programs will demonstrate their application of professional dispositions, laws and policies, codes of ethics, and professional standards appropriate to their field of specialization.

Admission Requirements

• submit an application through LaGrange College
• hold a graduate degree in education or a content field approved for certificate upgrade from an accredited institution
• hold a level 5 teaching certificate 
• have a cumulative GPA of 3.0
• submit official transcripts from each graduate and undergraduate institution attended for analysis
• a minimum score on the TOEFL exam of at least 550 if English is not the applicant's primary language
• receive approval from the department chair

Degree Options for Ed.S. Candidates

• Ed.S. in Curriculum and Instruction Initial
• Ed.S. in Curriculum and Instruction Initial with Tier I Educational Leadership
• Ed.S. in Curriculum and Instruction Inital with Tier II Educational Leadership
• Ed.S. in Curriculum and Instruction Advanced
• Ed.S. in Curriculum and Instruction Advanced with Tier I Educational Leadership
• Ed.S. in Curriculum and Instruction Advanced with Tier II Educational Leadership