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• Internship Track requirements include working with a mentor principal a minimum of 7-8 hours a week, while taking a full load of education courses online for the full year. Western State Colorado University will assist with the internship placements for all admitted students.
• Alternative Licensure Track requirements include obtaining a Statement of Eligibility (SOE) from the Colorado Department of Education and being hired as the principal of record while taking a full load of education courses online for the full year.

• Teacher Leadership Track -Teacher leadership is defined as the work of a teacher-leader within a school who is regarded as an excellent educator; is well respected by peers; is recognized for his/her leadership capacity; holds a lifelong learning orientation; and has been identified to facilitate, advocate, and advance school reform and improvement of student learning. This work is typically carried out through informal and formal venues and processes; for example, with teachers in their classrooms, and with colleagues and administrators through leadership responsibilities on school and district level task forces, committees, and/or membership in district level professional development projects.
• Reading Leadership Track – Reading leadership is defined as the work of a reading-leader situated in the classroom or in a school or district level position who knows federal and state policies related to literacy; has advanced knowledge of the development, implementation, and evaluation of scientifically-based reading programs; and can work effectively with other instructional staff to meet the literacy needs of all students. The reading leader provides professional guidance and expertise to classroom teachers, school and/or district literacy curriculum, instruction, and assessment programs; and, develops and conducts in-service programs related to literacy
• K-12 Online Teacher Leadership Track – K-12 Online teacher leadership is defined as the work of an individual (an online teacher-leader) teaching online in a virtual school and/or in a blended setting who knows federal and state policies related to online teaching and learning; has advanced knowledge of the development, implementation, and evaluation of quality online teaching and instructional design; and can work effectively with other online instructional staff to meet the targeted learning needs of all students. The online teacher leader provides professional guidance and expertise to virtual schools on effective curriculum, instruction, and assessment programs.
• Educational Administrator Leadership Track – Educational Administrator leadership is defined as the work of an educational administrator-leader in a school or district level position. Educational administrator leaders are expected to be change agents and facilitators who improve conditions for learning through the creation of cultures that allow schools to operate as professional learning communities. They are also expected to bring out the leadership potential of every teacher and employee in the building and to work collaboratively with them, so that the school as a whole makes better decisions and is committed to continuous improvement. Effective educational administrator leaders are knowledgeable about how to create an environment that encourages and develops responsibility, ethics, and citizenship, in self and others. They work collaboratively to set the direction for a school community committed to and focused on learning. Effective educational administrator leaders are able create a common vision within the learning community and then support the movement toward that vision. They empower teachers to lead school projects and initiatives, rather than serve as the chief problem-solver. They acknowledge and address in planning, the internal and external factors affecting the school and the learning process.