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- Superintendent Certification
Superintendent Certification Program
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GoLead11 Superintendent Certification Program is a one-year preparation program for superintendent certification. Candidates will acquire knowledge and skills in a problem-based learning approach.
The program is open to candidates in ESC Region 11 districts as well as other Texas school districts. Charter and private school administrators may enroll as well. Candidates must receive approval from the district’s superintendent for program participation.
About two-thirds of the classes are conducted live via the Zoom platform. The remaining one-third of the training is provided via asynchronous Canvas courses. Training includes seminars delivered by practitioners in the field, field-based experiences, and monthly support through a mentor selected by the candidate. The ten Texas Superintendent Competencies provide the foundation for all the training with the goal of successful passage of the TExES 195 Superintendent Test.
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Program Goals
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To assist school districts with formalized succession planning, resulting in the development of quality educational leaders for the future.
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To attract capable leaders to the superintendent position.
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To offer an alternative preparation and certification process.
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To provide tomorrow's school district leaders with practical knowledge and relevant problem-based preparation.
For more information about GoLead11 Superintendent Program, please contact us:
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FAQs
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How do I apply for GoLead11 Superintendent Program?
Click HERE to apply. Once you are in the application, you will find all of the documents that are required to complete the application. An application is not considered complete and submitted until all fields are complete and all documents have been uploaded.
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What are the costs of GoLead11 Superintendent Program?
Program Fee
$6,500 ($3,250 due upon registration; Remaining balance will be divided into equal monthly payments.)
Additional Fees
$35 State Technology Fee
All fees are non-refundable and must be paid in full before a Standard Certificate will be recommended.
TExES Examination Fee
A fee of $116 will be paid to Pearson at the time that the candidate is ready to take the Superintendent (195) exam.
Application Fee for Probationary Superintendent Certification
A fee of $78 will be paid to the State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC) when the application is made for probationary superintendent certification (if the candidate is serving in a superintendent position).
Application Fee for Superintendent Certification
A fee of $78 will be paid to SBEC upon successful completion of the TExES test and recommendations for certification from mentor and GoLead11 program staff.
This information is subject to change.
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What are the entry requirements for the GoLead11 Superintendent Program?
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Master’s degree
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Hold, at a minimum, a Principal Certificate
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GPA of 3.0 on Master’s Degree
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District recommendation
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Acceptable performance on writing sample
Educators in ISDs, Private schools, and Charter schools are eligible for entry into the program.
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What is the format of GoLead11 Superintendent Program?
The GoLead11 Superintendent Program uses a blend of live, Zoom sessions and asynchronous Canvas online courses. Candidates meet live one weekday each month and Mondays and Wednesdays during the summer. Class sessions begin at 8:00 a.m. and last until 1:00 p.m.
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Who do I contact if I have more questions about GoLead11 Superintendent Program?
We look forward to answering any questions you may have! You may call Candy Walker, the program assistant for GoLead11, at 817-740-7534 or email her at cwalker@esc11.net.
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When does the next cohort for GoLead11 Superintendent Program begin?
GoLead11 Superintendent Program accepts applications throughout the year. Candidates may begin the program as soon as they are admitted.
Candidates have one calendar year to complete the program.
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Can GoLead11 provide me with a 1098 for tax purposes?
*GoLead11 is not an institute of higher education and, as such, we cannot provide 1098 documents for tax purposes.
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Where can I find the requirements for completing the program?
The requirements for completing the program can be found in the GoLead11 Superintendent Program Handbook.
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Does GoLead11 accept transfer hours or substitute experience for program training requirements?
GoLead11 Program does not accept training or coursework from any other educator preparation program and does not substitute prior experience in education for any of the program requirements. The GoLead11 program must be completed in its entirety.
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Consumer Information
For information about the performance of the program, visit this site:
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Other Information
The Superintendent certificate is issued by the state upon recommendation from the program.
GoLead11 does not offer an advisory opinion on one’s criminal history; however, under recent legislation (HB963-Guillen) SBEC is required to issue, upon request, a criminal history evaluation letter to persons contemplating entering a profession requiring a license. This will help individuals to determine if they would likely be denied a license/certification because of the criminal histories.
For additional information please contact SBEC Customer Service
Monday – Friday, 8:00 am-5:00 pm CST
(512) 936-8400 local;
(888) 863-5880 toll free
For information regarding issues or complaints against this educator preparation program, you may visit the TEA website.
Teacher Shortage Areas and Student Loan Forgiveness Information:
The 2021-2022 teacher shortage areas for Texas are:
- Bilingual/English as a Second Language - Elementary and Secondary Levels
- Special Education - Elementary and Secondary Levels
- Career and Technical Education - Secondary Levels
- Technology Applications and Computer Science - Elementary and Secondary Levels
- Mathematics - Secondary Levels
U.S. Department of Education - Teacher Shortage Areas Nationwide 1990-present.
The 2022-2023 teacher shortage areas have been approved by the US Department of Education. The approved shortage areas for 2022-2023 are as follows:
- Bilingual/English as a Second Language – Elementary and Secondary Levels
- Special Education – Elementary and Secondary Levels
- Career and Technical Education - Secondary Level
- Technology Applications and Computer Science – Elementary and Secondary Levels
- English Language Arts and Reading – Elementary and Secondary Levels
- Mathematics - Secondary Level
- Science – Secondary Level
Student Loan Forgiveness information
Credit for Military Service Member or Military Veteran
Candidates in the Texas Alternative Certification Program or the Texas Post-Baccalaureate Program who are current military service members or military veteran candidates may receive credit towards the required training or education hours for Educator Preparation Program (EPP) completion provided that the military service, training, or education is directly related to the certificate being sought.
To request a review for transfer of military service, training, or education hours, please submit a formal request to certservices@esc11.net. Your request should include your certification class (Teacher, Principal, or Superintendent) and documentation of the service, training, or education that you would like considered. Some examples of acceptable documentation include course descriptions, certificates of completion, etc. The program coordinator will review your request. A decision will be provided to you in writing.
