NCELP

NCELP Program Design

With the collaboration of the supporting entities, the program will be presented employing the following design: 

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• Thirty-three (33) Hour Masters/Degree Principal Certification
• Cohort Design
• Courses are designed in a sequential manner for more in-depth learning opportunities
• ILD and PDAS Certifications
• 1 Full Semester of Internship
• Conference Attendance Included with Class Components
• Texas Elementary Principal and Supervisors Association (TEPSA - Summer I)
• Legal Digest ( first and second summer )
• Effective Schools Project Seminars (fall and spring semesters)
• Texas Association of Secondary School Principals (TASSP - Summer II)
• Face-to-Face Orientation with Professors/University Supervisors/Cohort Members
• Flexibility - Face-to-Face Meeting Times are Based on Consensus of the Cohort
• Two Inception Periods (December and May)
• Seminars (Face-to-Face Provided on Saturday and/or Sunday)
• Ongoing Personal Support from Program Director and Program Specialist
• Networking opportunities with other cohort members and professionals
• Tarleton's Reputation for graduating High Quality & Professional Principals

  The Mentorship Team

  Including an on-site mentor, a university mentor, and the participant, will jointly structure experiences during the internship.

  Administrative Internship

  Field-based core of the program which provides structured, on-the-job learning opportunities. A program participant can serve as an intern, assistant principal, principal or in another administrative position.