What are the expectations for students selected to participate in the UEN-UNI Leadership Development Academy?
It is an honor to be selected by your UEN school district to participate in this special Leadership Development Academy designed especially for students aspiring to be principals in the urban school setting. The UEN Leadership Development Academy is a non-traditional accelerated program that requires students to be self-directed, self-motivated, independent and well-organized to meet the challenges of the program. Students will complete 36 hours of coursework for PK-12 Principal licensure in approximately 22 months. This principalship preparation program is totally performance-based. Students will be evaluated on demonstrations of performance rather than on traditional test-taking measures. Students will be expected to tackle complex problems in their home districts utilizing problem-solving skills and critical thinking skills to improve student achievement for all students through school improvement initiatives utilizing action research. Courses will require students to complete an in
