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Admissions Process

Nomination Process

This program requires the candidate to be nominated by their school principal.

  • All principals will receive a memo about the program from the leadership development department in early fall, and interested principals will receive a link to the nomination system to submit nominations online.
  • Upon principal nomination, nominees will be invited to an information session; attendance is required in order to apply.
  • Nominees who attended the information session will receive an email with a GradCas link to apply.

Note: Nominees who already hold a Master’s degree have two options: they can pursue a second Master’s degree or apply for the Specialist Program. The Specialist Program includes additional coursework that begins after completing the 22-month Master’s portion of the program. To determine eligibility for the Specialist track, contact the ELITE Program Director.

Application Process for Admission to the Program

After the Information Session, nominees will receive an email containing the link to apply to the program

  • Complete the online application.
  • Prepare the following documents to upload to the system:
    1. Unofficial undergraduate transcripts (Note: All official transcripts will be sent to the Graduate College in addition to uploading an unofficial copy to the application.)
    2. Unofficial graduate transcripts (if applicable).
    3. Professional resume (Note: This is part of the application process.)
    4. Copy of your Florida Professional Certificate
    5. Teacher evaluations for the 3 years prior to applying
    6. Signed Sponsor Commitment Letter (Your principal must agree to serve as your mentor the entirety of the program.)
    7. Contact information for your Principal or District Leader who nominated you and one additional person of your choice who will complete a recommendation letter for you.
    8. Participate in an admissions interview and timed writing activity that will be scheduled as part of the admissions process.

Program Admissions Process

Accepted students will attend a mandatory student orientation session.