Early Childhood Leadership Master's Program

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Bank Street College

Early Childhood Leadership Master’s Program Offered in collaboration with Putnam/Northern Westchester BOCES

For further registration information please contact:

Bank Street College

Early Childhood Leadership Master’s Program Offered in collaboration with Putnam/Northern Westchester BOCES

Graduate School of Education Bank Street College

[email protected] 212-875-4404

attendance on October 23rd please contact: Michelle Marello Center for Educational Leadership and HR Services P/NW BOCES

[email protected] (914) 248-3867

January 2015 Information Session November 17, 2014 at 4:30 p.m.

Bank Street College

Early Childhood Leadership Master’s Program

Integrative Master’s Project

Before graduating, candidates complete a comprehensive and integrative portfolio project. This project allows students to weave together the threads and understandings of their Bank Street experience.

Offered in collaboration with Putnam/Northern Westchester BOCES

Distinctive Features

The Early Childhood Leadership Program is designed for early childhood

• Study with a group of committed early childhood educators. Because your fellow candidates share your passion for educating your children, you will

and preparation for careers in early childhood educational leadership. The program is designed to prepare early childhood leaders who are ethical,

change strategies and provide experience in action research. • Move into leadership roles while continuing your present job. Supervised

dispositions to reach their highest potential. The course work covers all aspects of leadership, with an emphasis on understanding the complexities and dynamics of early childhood settings whether school-based or community-based. Students will learn how to create a shared vision, build members. As part of the program, students will work together in internships and related course work. For more details about the design of the program and a complete listing of courses, program requirements and application process please visit our website:

Career Opportunities

• Supervisory roles in centers or schools, e.g. Program Director, Principal, • Teacher leader roles, e.g. Teacher leader, teacher mentor, peer coach, curriculum developer, instructional specialist. • Other educational Leadership roles: Educational administrator in a non-school setting.

Informational Meeting

http://bankstreet.edu/graduate-school/academics/programs/leadership-progra ms-overview/early-childhood-leadership-putnam-northern-westchester-boces/

The Early Childhood Leadership Program is a cohort program held in Yorktown Heights N.Y. Students will attend class and advisement sessions two evenings per week. The program begins in January 2015. Students who qualify and are accepted will receive a 50% reduction in the usual Bank Street tuition.

There will be an information meeting held at Putnam/Northern Westchester BOCES on November 17, 2014 at 4:30 p.m. in the School Services Building.

Admissions Requirements

Most prospective graduate students are experienced early childhood teachers. Preference will be given to those who have been teaching for at least two years. • Application Process: • Completed application form (including):

successfully completed three years of teaching or pupil personnel service work in N-12 settings.

Supervised Fieldwork/Advisement

• Supervised by Bank Street Advisor who is an experienced early childhood leader. with extensive support and leadership experience. includes on-going contact with your advisor, including site visits and meetings with the on-site mentor.

• Short Essays • Resume • Non-refundable application fee ($65), payable to Bank Street College • Three letters of recommendation