Educational Administration Application 2023-2024

Heritage University Principal Certification/Master of Education in Educational Administration Application
Our application process consists of the following steps:
- Apply to Heritage University as a graduate-level candidate:
  Heritage University Graduate Application
- Pay the university admission fee. REQUIRED, Nonpayment will delay the processing
- Have official undergrad and graduate transcripts with proof of degree earned and conferred send them to Admissions@heritage.edu.
  If you can order an electronic copy and have it directly sent to Admissions this will expedite the process
- Copy of your teaching or ESA certificate from WA State
- Copy of your resume or CV outlining experiences with leadership, volunteering, and professional development opportunities.
- Unofficial transcripts of your bachelor's and master's degree
- State Prerequisite Form required by the Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction. You can find the state's form here. Your superintendent or personnel officer of your district must sign the form.
- Letter from your district, signed by a district representative, permitting you to complete your 540 hours of internship with them alongside a principal mentor with at least 3 years of experience.
- Two (2) letters of recommendation. One from a current supervisor and the other from a professional colleague.
- Written Statement of 300 words on why you would like to become an educational administrator.
- Abuse Course Completion evidence – this is the required annual Child Protection reporting requirements for school districts employees.
* For the Masters of Education only the two letters of recommendation and written statement are required for upload. For Principal Certification, everything is required to be uploaded.

If you have any questions or in need of assistance please contact:

Raquel Vijarro, Academic Coordinator at vijarro_r@heritage.edu or 509-865-8650.
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Name*

First NameMiddle NameLast Name
Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Phone Number*

Area CodePhone Number
Can you receive text messages?

YesNo
Home Email*
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Confidential Letters & Recommendations
Letter from your district, signed by a district representative, permitting you to complete your 540 hours of internship with them alongside a principal mentor with at least 3 years of experience.
Please attach a letter from your district representative:

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Current Principal/Supervisor Name and Title*

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Current Principal/Supervisor's Email Contact*
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Current Principal/Supervisor's Phone Number

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Please attach a letter of recommendation from your current principal or supervisor:

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Professional Colleague Name and Title*

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Professional Colleague Email Contact*
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Professional Colleague Phone Number

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Please attach a letter of recommendation from your Professional Colleague:

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Demographic Information

Required by the Washington Professional Educator Standards Board (PESB)
The College of Education at Heritage University is required by the Washington Professional Education Standards Board (PESB) and our accrediting bodies to collect the following demographic information. The submitted demographic information will not be considered in regards to admission into the program.
Gender*

MaleFemaleNon-BinaryPrefer not to Respond
Are you a First Generation Student?*

YesNoDecline to Report
Is English your First Language?*

YesNoDecline to Report
Select a general ethnicity and/or heritage background with which you identify.*

African/BlackAsian/Pacific IslanderCaucasian/WhiteHispanic/Latin-DecentIndigenous/Native PeoplesMulti-RacialOther
African/Black
Please select the ethnicity option with which you most closely identify. Options are listed Alphabetically.
Asian/Pacific Islander
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Caucasian/White
Please select the ethnicity option with which you most closely identify. Options are listed Alphabetically.
Hispanic/Latin-Decent
Please select the ethnicity option with which you most closely identify. Options are listed Alphabetically.
Indigenous/Native Peoples
Please select the ethnicity option with which you most closely identify. Options are listed Geographically (Washington, Oregon and Idaho tribes first) and Alphabetically.
Multi-Racial
Please select the ethnicity option with which you most closely identify. Options are listed Alphabetically.
If you do not find the ethnicity or background you identify with, please include an option(s) that best represents you.

Written Statement of 300 words on why you would like to be an educational administrator
Example of specific information: define your specific career aspirations, any professional experiences that demonstrate your potential for educational leadership, your involvement in your school/district improvement efforts that have had a positive impact on student learning (e.g., curriculum, instruction, and assessment).*
Please attach a current resume

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Please attach a copy of valid Washington State teaching and/or ESA certificate showing expiration date. (Note: Credentials from other states are also acceptable)

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Abuse Course Completion evidence:

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I understand that failure to submit complete and official credentials from all undergraduate and graduate institutions of higher learning I have attended may result in the denial of this application or my subsequent dismissal from the University. I certify that to the best of my knowledge all statements I have made in this application are complete and true.
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Heritage University Principal Certification/Master of Education in Educational Administration Application

PERSONAL INFORMATION

Work and Program Experience

Confidential Letters & Recommendations

Demographic Information

Written Statement of 300 words on why you would like to be an educational administrator