Testing Information

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Students admitted to any educational leadership program after August 1, 2004 will be required to submit an exit portfolio. ONE EXIT PORTFOLIO is required for students in MSU’s educational leadership program. The artifacts in the portfolio are a reflection of YOU as an educational leader. For each of your EDIL courses you will see assignments marked with a “*P*” suggesting that the work completed for that assignment be included in the portfolio. As you work your way through MSU’s educational leadership programs you should NOT develop a separate portfolio for each program. Rather, the initial portfolio is updated to include work completed in subsequent programs and the updated artifacts should show a growing knowledge and maturity in skills as an educational leader. A rubric for assessing the portfolio and a checksheet providing guidance for assembling the portfolio may be obtained from any educational leadership faculty member or by clicking the links shown below.

Portfolio Checksheet Portfolio Scoring Rubric MSU Course Schedule

Testing Information Checksheets Important Dates

Degree and Certification Options Course Information Helpful Links

Program Matrix - The matrix shows courses required for all degree/certification programs. (Note: Some courses count for more than on program.)

Important Dates

Remembering deadlines is an important part of completing a degree or certification program. The following links provide information about some of those important dates:

Application for program completion should be completed at the beginning of the term a student expects to complete the requirements for the degree/certification. You will note that there is an application for degree program completion and an application for nondegree program completion. Click on the following link for more information: MSU Graduate Programs.

The Kentucky Principals Test (KPT) is offered several times during the year. Students are STRONGLY encouraged to use the online Study Guide offered through the Education Professional Standards Board in preparation for the exam. Click here for dates for the KPT.

The School Leaders Licensure Assessment (SLLA) is based on standards developed by the Interstate School Leaders Licensure Consortium (ISLLC). This test is given 3 - 4 times a year. Personnel from MSU's leadership program usually offer a workshop for students taking the exam. Contact your advisor for information about the workshop. Contact the Educational Testing Service for additional information. Click here for dates for the SLLA.

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Degree and Certification Options

Interested in developing your leadership skills and pursuing an advanced degree at the same time? The MSU Instructional Leadership Program offers you several options from which to choose. Students may earn a Masters in School Administration which leads to certification as a school principal (P - 12). Students may also earn certification as a supervisor of instruction, director of pupil personnel, superintendent of schools, or the highest degree offered at Morehead State University, Educational Specialist in Instructional Leadership.

Classes are offered in a variety of settings and structures. Some classes are 100% on-line, others Internet supported, while others are more traditional face-to-face courses. Principal cohorts are located in various parts of the MSU service region. The principal cohorts are designed to allow students to complete the Masters in School Administration program in approximately two years. The cohort structure allows students to develop a collegiality with their student-colleagues. Additionally, since the cohort groups are offered out in the service region, drive time is minimized. Campus-based cohort groups for students interested in the superintendent�s certification are also available. Beginning in January 2007, all courses required for the Masters in School Administration will be offered 100% online.

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Checksheets (Note: Checksheets are in pdf format requiring Adobe Reader to open. Click here if you need Adobe Reader.)

	Principal (P - 12)
	Director of Pupil Personnel
	Supervisor of Instruction
	Superintendent of Schools

Educational Specialist in Instructional Leadership

Note: Official, more detailed information may be found in the MSU Graduate Catalog.

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Testing Information (principals� certification)

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State regulations require students who are pursuing certification as a school principal to pass two tests for certification purposes. The School Leaders Licensure Assessment (SLLA) is based on the Interstate School Leaders Licensure Consortium (ISLLC) Standards developed by the Council of Chief State School Officers. The SLLA is administered by the Educational Testing Service. All Instructional Leadership coursework is centered around the ISLLC Standards. The Kentucky Principals' Test (KPT) is based primarily on Kentucky laws and regulations and is administered by the Kentucky Education Professional Standards Board. Students preparing for the KPT are STRONGLY ENCOURAGED to register for the on-line Study Guide and complete each of the quizzes that may be found there.

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School Leaders Licensure Assessment (SLLA) (If link doesn't work the first time, click refresh on your browser!)

Test Dates (Check the web site for registration deadlines)

June 13, 2009

Kentucky Principals Test (KPT) (If link doesn't work the first time, click refresh on your browser!)

Test Dates (Check the web site for registration deadlines)

April 11, 2009; July 11, 2009; October 10, 2009

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Program Matrix

Ever wonder what courses will count for more than one area of certification? This matrix lists all of the degrees and certification areas offered by MSU's Instructional Leadership program and the courses required for each. A quick glance will show you the courses that are required in more than one of the degree/certification areas. (Click here for Program Matrix.)

Date of last update: 08/02/2006