Regional Learning Alliance

Programs

Certificate Programs

• Superintendent's Letter of Eligibility
• Principal Certification
• Supervisor of Curriculum
• Supervisor of Special Education
• Reading Specialist
• English as a Second Language
• Act 48 Courses

Master Programs

• M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction
• M.Ed. in Reading

Doctorate Program

• Ph.D. in Organizational Learning and Leadership

For more information about each program, please see the descriptions below.

Superintendent – Letter of Eligibility

Gannon’s program prepares superintendents as strategic system leaders and is designed around the conceptual framework of “The Superintendent as Strategic System Leader.”

Program information available at: www.gannon.edu/PROGRAMS/GRAD/superintendent.asp

For further information contact:

Dr. Kathleen Kingston: 814-871-5626 or kingston002@gannon.edu

Principal Certification

Gannon’s program prepares principals as instructional leaders and is designed around the conceptual framework of “Principals as Agents of School Reform.”

Program information available at: www.gannon.edu/PROGRAMS/GRAD/principal.asp

For further information contact:

Dr. Kathleen Kingston: 814-871-5626 or kingston002@gannon.edu

ACT 48 Electives

Gannon Act 48 courses are based on the teacher friendly model and are taught by active education professional who know what today’s educators need to enhance their classroom skills and pedagogy.  Realizing the often busy schedules of educators, Gannon’s Act 48 courses are offered face-to-face, blended and on-line.  Gannon offers the courses on a discounted rate.  These courses are also considered qualified electives for the M.Ed.

Program information available at:  www.gannon.edu/departmental/education/cohort/default.asp

For further information contact:

Mr. Larry Kessler: 814-871-5726 or kessler001 @gannon.edu

ESL Certificate

Gannon prepares certified teachers as program specialists in the field of second language acquisition.  The program also prepares candidates to help support other teachers with their expert knowledge and skills.

Program information available at: www.gannon.edu/programs/grad/eslpathway.asp

For further information contact:

Dr. Kathleen Kingston: 814-871-5626 or kingston002@gannon.edu

NBPTS Accreditation -National Board for Professional Teaching Standards

Gannon University hosts one of four Pennsylvania Centers for Teaching Excellence, each of which supports teachers and counselors who are pursuing National Board for Professional Teaching Standards Certification.

Program information available at: www.gannon.edu/departmental/education/nbpts.asp

For further information contact:

Mrs. Linda Cook:  814-871-5358 or cook027@gannon.edu

ADVANCED CERTIFICATIONS

Supervisor of Curriculum and Instruction

Gannon prepares Supervisor of Curriculum and Instruction supervisor candidates to as district wide specialists who work across the total grade organization

Reading Specialist Certification

Gannon prepares Reading Specialist who are trained in instruction and assessment techniques and given leadership opportunities to promote literacy programs K-12 for students, parents, other educators and the community.

Supervisor of Special Education

Gannon prepares Supervisor of Special Education to function as a liaison between the administration and the certified professional special education staff of a public schoolGannon prepares Supervisor of Special Education to function as a liaison between the administration and the certified professional special education staff of a public school.

Program information available at:

www.gannon.edu/programs/grad/supervisorycurrinstruct.asp

www.gannon.edu/programs/grad/respecialist.asp

www.gannon.edu/programs/grad/specialeducationpathway.asp

For further information contact:

Dr. Kathleen Kingston: 814-871-5626 or kingston002@gannon.edu

Ph.D. in Organizational Learning and Leadership

The Doctor of Philosophy in Organizational Learning and Leadership utilizes an interdisciplinary model that incorporates theory and research devoted to social organizations and the dynamics of leadership. The program prepares practitioners to recognize issues, structures, and processes in social organizations, examine and assess leadership and interpersonal dynamics, conduct qualitative and quantitative research, and identify innovative responses to issues and opportunities in a wide range of organizational settings.

Program information available at: www.gannon.edu/PROGRAMS/GRAD/droll.asp

For further information contact:

Dr. David Barker:  814-871-7700 or barker002@gannon.edu

M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction

Gannon’s M.Ed. Cohort program leads to a Masters of Education in Curriculum and Instruction.  The program sets expectations for graduate students to be grounded in theory but also to have the ability to relate theory to classroom instructional applications.  Gannon’s M.Ed. Cohort faculty is comprised of University professors, superintendents, principals, school psychologists, curriculum supervisors and technology directors.  The faculty provides a pragmatic link between theoretical applications and present day instructional practices.

Program information available at:  www.gannon.edu/PROGRAMS/GRAD/currinstoff.asp

For further information contact:

Dr. Francis Grandinetti: 814-871-7533 or grandine002@gannon.edu

M.Ed. in Reading

The Master of Education degree in Reading and the Reading Specialist Certification program provide training to become a reading professional who can function collaboratively and in a variety of reading based capacities.

Program information available at: www.gannon.edu/PROGRAMS/GRAD/reading.asp

For further information contact:

Dr. Robin Quick:  814-8715399 or quick003@gannon.edu