Superintendent Letter of Eligibility Certification Program

The program paves the way for growth-minded graduates to assume executive leadership duties as chief school administrators in Pennsylvania K-12 public and private school districts in rural, urban, and suburban settings. Enrollment prepares individuals to serve as assistant superintendents and superintendents by developing the knowledge and skills that are necessary to direct, operate, supervise, and administer the comprehensive organizational structures and educational activities of a school system. The certification also bolsters the applications of candidates applying for Central Administrative supervisory and director positions within school districts. The program is ideal for current elementary and secondary school principals, special education supervisors, and Central Office administrators (supervisors, directors, coordinators) who have obtained a Master’s degree. Candidates applying to the Pennsylvania Department of Education for the Superintendent Letter of Eligibility certification must have at least six years of satisfactory school experience, with at least three years in a supervisory capacity.

Program Details

The program is designed to equip future assistant superintendents and superintendents with:

• Competencies in instructional leadership to shape cohesive curricula;
• Data assessment skills to drive cogent decision making;
• Organization skills to ensure the implementation of action plans that advance student achievement and staff excellence;
• Communication and collaboration skills to create a safe school environment that addresses the needs of students, faculty, staff, and parents.
• Leadership skills to develop innovative and effective school and community leaders.

The program aims to develop expert educational administrators who can effectively create and improve instructional systems that are standards-aligned, equitable, and accessible through results-focused planning and professional accountability.

The applicant for admission to the Superintendent Letter of Eligibility program will:

• Submit an application for admission to the Superintendent Letter of Eligibility program.
• Submit official undergraduate and graduate transcripts of all previous and current college-level and graduate level coursework.
• Obtain and submit two letters of recommendation from professionals familiar with the applicant’s academic or work experience.
• Submit a current score for the Test of English as a foreign Language (TEOFL) if English is not the applicant’s first language. Minimum score of 600 (written) or 250 (computer based) required for admission.
• Submit a personal essay that documents the applicant’s commitment to the Superintendent Letter of Eligibility program. This essay should discuss the applicant’s academic and professional goals and the role that the Superintendent Letter of Eligibility program at Holy Family will play in the achievement of those goals (1500-word maximum).
• Submit copies of all certification documents.