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School Leadership Program

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Fortune School of Education is dedicated to admitting students who demonstrate academic excellence and show promise for futures in education. We are equity- and diversity-minded but remain selective as an institution. Admissions decisions are made by the admissions committee based on the strength of the applicant’s past academic performance, the admissions interview, their relevant work experience, and their preparation in the proposed field of study. Those interested in attending Fortune must submit an application with the required fee, a curriculum vitae or resume, transcripts from all previous coursework, recommendations, and any other requested materials as listed on the website and the Catalog. Applications are screened by our staff, and those selected for further consideration are invited to an interview with a panel comprising members of our faculty and staff. Those who receive approval from the majority of the panel will be invited to enroll in the program to which they applied.

 

Each program has its own eligibility criteria and admission requirements, which can be found on our website and in the Catalog.

Eligibility Criteria

  1. Possession of a valid prerequisite teaching or services credential (Prerequisite Credential definitions below);
    1. Clear or life California teaching credential that requires a baccalaureate degree and a program of professional preparation, including student teaching or the equivalent, and holds an English learner authorization; or
    2. Clear or life California designated subjects teaching credential in adult education, career technical education, vocational education, or special subjects, provided the applicant also possesses a baccalaureate degree and holds an English learner authorization; or 
    3. Clear or life California services credential in pupil personnel services, health services for school nurse, teacher librarian services, speech-language pathology, or clinical or rehabilitative services requiring a baccalaureate degree and a professional preparation program, including fieldwork or the equivalent.
  2. Full-time experience:
    1. Five years of successful, full-time teaching experience with an employment agency as defined in Title 5 of the California Code of Regulations section 80054(g)(1) and (2)(A); or
    2. Five years of successful, full-time experience in the fields of pupil personnel, school nurse, teacher librarian, or speech-language pathology, or clinical or rehabilitative services with an employment agency as defined in Title 5 of the California Code of Regulations section 80054(g)(1) and (2)(A); or
    3. A combination of (a) and (b)
  3. Passage of the California Basic Educational Skills Test (CBEST). 

Application Requirements 

  1. Completed Application Form
  2. $60 Non-Refundable Application Fee
  3. Letter of Candidate Introduction
  4. Official Transcripts with BA/BS Degree 
  5. Three Recommendation Form (Professional recommendations only)
  6. Verification of the Eligibility Criteria: Valid credential, full-time experience, and passage of CBEST 

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