The Department of Educational Administration and Foundations (EAF) at Illinois State is recruiting 20 educators to join its spring 2023 principal preparation cohort. Each new student will each receive $2,000 in scholarships per semester over the course of four semesters.
In Illinois, districts are reporting not only a shortage of classroom teachers, but candidates for all roles in public education. That includes school leaders.
According to the Illinois Educator Shortage Survey, more than one in three districts in Illinois are concerned with an administrator shortage for their schools, and more than half of all districts expect to experience problems within the next year.
The game-changing initiative is intended to help address those conditions in Central Illinois, and it’s being made possible through the Odessa Meyer Leadership Incentive Grants.
“We’re honored and excited to deploy these funds to serve an imminent need in Illinois. This a great example of generosity meeting impact,” said Dr. Lenford Sutton, chair of EAF.
In addition to supporting students, the department will cover districts’ costs for hiring substitute teachers to free up the principal candidates to complete internships in P-12 schools. This is necessary because most students in the program are classroom teachers.
“The internship experiences are where future leaders are challenged and mentored by some of the best principals in real-world situations. They learn by example, and they learn to lead equitably and ethically,” said Sutton. “But these experiences temporarily pull resources from our partner districts, and these funds enable us to help ease some of the financial burden.”
The value of good school leadership can’t be understated, adds Dr. Mark Jontry, M.S. ’01, superintendent of the Regional Office of Education #17, which serves McLean County and beyond. He agrees that the spring 2023 cohort is a great opportunity for districts.
“Effective, equity and social justice-minded principals enhance every aspect of a school community,” said Jontry, who is a graduate of the EAF department’s P-12 Educational Administration program. “Principals who are prepared in programs like Illinois State’s to lead today’s classrooms are able to create spaces where faculty and staff are empowered to work together to create positive outcomes for kids.”
Applicants must have at least two years of experience in P-12 education. For more information, visit Education.IllinoisState.ed/Principal. To apply for the program, go to IllinoisState.edu/Apply
For program information inquiries, contact EAF’s P-12 Program Coordinator Dr. Lindsey Hall | lahall5@IllinoisState.edu | (309) 438-5422
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