The Program Administrator in Special Education Certification prepares you for the position of Program Administrator. The Program Administrator has staff responsibility for managing the technical aspects of the curriculum and instructional program. This staff position carries functional authority which is technical and advisory. The program administrator assists in clarifying directions and goals of specified educational activities. These functions are usually performed by persons in positions responsible for curriculum development and the supervision of instruction, and therefore, represent service more than administrative authority.

CWU REQUIREMENTS FOR RESIDENCY CERTIFICATION:

To receive a Residency Certificate as Program Administrator in Special Education , the candidate shall (in accordance with the relevant WAC):

• Hold an approved Masters Degree from an accredited college / university.
• Hold a valid initial or continuing Washington State Educational Staff Associate (ESA) or teaching certificate.
• Have documented successful school-based experience in an instructional role with students.
• Have completed an approved CWU Program Administrator professional preparation program.
• Have completed an approved, year-long Program Administrator internship.
• Provide assembled evidence / documentation in course work and the internship, as required by the PEAB, which identifies and adjudicates demonstration / possession of the required skills, knowledge, and competencies cited in the ISLLC Standards.
• Participate in an interview, if required by the PEAB.
• Be recommended for certification by the Chair of the CWU Administrator Preparation Program.

Admittance Procedures (follow link)

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