Education Specialist in Educational Administration with a Specialization in Teacher Leader Online
Add to your master’s-level credentials while completing the requirements for a Teacher Leader Endorsement on your Illinois Professional Educator license.
Enrollment for our accelerated online EdS programs is open. Get started today!
Program Overview
Find out more about the online EdS – Teacher Leader program
$15,934.05
Total Tuition
as few as 12 months
Program Duration
33
Credit Hours
Prepare for a broad range of building-level leadership and administrative roles with the EdS, Educational Administration with a Specialization in Teacher Leader online program from SIUE. Supplement your master’s background with an in depth study of professional development, teacher mentorship and coaching, instructional and curriculum leadership, and more.
Completion of this online teacher leader program satisfies requirements for the associated endorsement from the Illinois State Board of Education. Courses are generally acceptable for certification in other states. For considerations regarding licensure in other states, click here.
Our innovative Leadership in Educational Technology course builds on your expertise for leveraging technology to enhance student experiences, including mastery of remote learning techniques. Plus, the curriculum includes nine hours (three courses) directly applicable upon graduation toward earning a Professional Development Certificate in Emerging Technologies in Illinois.
The skills you will gain in this fully accredited online EdS program also are applicable to career paths outside of the PK-12 system, such as training directors, non-profit development, curriculum development and community outreach.
This fully accredited post-master’s program is aligned to standards established by both the Interstate School Leaders Licensure Consortium (ISLLC) and the National Policy Board for Educational Administration. Plus, SIUE is a member of the University Council of Educational Administration, a premier organization for educational leadership and administration.
In this online EdS program, you will learn to:
- Develop a professional knowledge base integrating both practical and research knowledge and linking theory with inquiry
- Demonstrate collaboration and communication skills to work with diverse communities and build partnerships
- Use school-level data and research evidence to identify problems and develop meaningful solutions
- Understand equity, ethics and social justice as applied to educational practice
- Construct and apply knowledge to make a positive difference in the lives of individuals, families, organizations and communities
- Develop a professional knowledge base integrating both practical and research knowledge and linking theory with inquiry
- Demonstrate collaboration and communication skills to work with diverse communities and build partnerships
- Use school-level data and research evidence to identify problems and develop meaningful solutions
- Understand equity, ethics and social justice as applied to educational practice
- Construct and apply knowledge to make a positive difference in the lives of individuals, families, organizations and communities
Possible teaching careers:
- Teacher Coach
- Teacher Leader or Mentor
- Grade Level Leader
- Department Head
- Instructional Coach or Coordinator
- Program Coordinator
- Instructional Specialist
- Curriculum Specialist
- Learning Facilitator
- Training Director
- Community Outreach
- Program Evaluator
- Teacher Coach
- Teacher Leader or Mentor
- Grade Level Leader
- Department Head
- Instructional Coach or Coordinator
- Program Coordinator
- Instructional Specialist
- Curriculum Specialist
- Learning Facilitator
- Training Director
- Community Outreach
- Program Evaluator
In 2013, NCATE merged with the Teacher Education Accreditation Council to form the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP). The SIUE School of Education, Health and Human Behavior meets rigorous national standards for educator preparation set by CAEP.
Tuition
Learn more about our pay-by-the-course tuition
Tuition for the EdS, Educational Administration with a Specialization in Teacher Leader online degree program is the same for in-state and out-of-state students. All fees are included.
$482.85
Per Credit Hour
$1,448.55
Per 3 Credit-Hour Course
$15,934.05*
Total Tuition
If you are applying for financial aid, please use Federal School Code 001759. For more information, please contact our financial aid office by calling 618-650-3880 or emailing [email protected].
*Tuition includes all fees and is subject to change without notice. The University reserves the right to increase tuition and fees at any time.
Calendar
View our application deadlines and other important dates
The EdS, Educational Administration with a Specialization in Teacher Leader program is delivered in an online format ideal for working educators, conveniently featuring six start dates each year. Choose the start date that best fits your goals.
Upcoming Start Dates
1/2/25
Next Application Deadline
1/18/25
Start Classes
| Term | Start Date | Application/Financial Aid Deadline | Document & Financial Aid Deadline | Registration Deadline | Tuition Deadline | Last Class Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring I | 1/18/25 | 1/2/25 | 1/8/25 | 1/14/25 | 1/16/25 | 3/7/25 |
| Spring II | 3/22/25 | 3/5/25 | 3/12/25 | 3/18/25 | 3/20/25 | 5/9/25 |
| Summer I | 5/12/25 | 4/23/25 | 4/30/25 | 5/6/25 | 5/8/25 | 6/23/25 |
| Summer II | 6/28/25 | 6/11/25 | 6/18/25 | 6/24/25 | 6/26/25 | 8/9/25 |
Admissions
Know how to apply to the online EdS educational leadership program
Admission to the EdS teacher leadership online program is based on a variety of factors. You must submit a graduate school application, all post-secondary academic transcripts and a $40 application fee.
EdS online admission requirements:
- Master’s degree in education or related field with cumulative 3.25 GPA in graduate studies work
- Transcripts from all previous colleges/universities attended
- All applicants
must show they have at least one year of full-time teaching experience on
a valid state license.
- Please note that a valid Illinois teaching license (or out of state equivalent) is required to pursue the teacher leader endorsement
- No GRE score required for admission
- All applicants with foreign academic credentials whose first language is not English must demonstrate adequate English language proficiency in advance of admission
- Proof of English Proficiency: minimum requirements are TOEFL (79), IELTS (6.5) or equivalent
Students meeting the admission requirements will be given provisional
admission allowing them to enroll in EDAD 500: Organization and
Administration of Schools. During EDAD 500, students complete the
candidate selection process. This process includes:
- Completion of a leadership portfolio summarizing leadership experience and potential for instructional leadership
- Identification of a qualified mentor for internship experiences
- Participation in a selection interview
- An assessment of written communication skills based on a response to a case study
Upon successful completion of EDAD 500 and selection as a candidate, students receive full admittance to the program.
All required documents (e.g., official transcripts) should be sent to the following address:
SIUE Office of Graduate and International Admissions
Campus Box 1047
Edwardsville, IL 62026-1047
Electronic official transcripts should be submitted to [email protected].
Have a question? Call us at
877-244-4661
Courses
Familiarize yourself with the online EdS – Teacher Leader course work
Curriculum for SIUE’s online teacher leader endorsement program is comprised of 33 credit hours.
Also available:
MSEd, Educational Administration with a Specialization in Teacher Leader
