Strengthening and expanding Jewish day schools and yeshivot is the backbone
of Jewish survival and of a meaningful Jewish existence. The caliber of these
educational systems, the strength of its leadership and the quality of its teachers
and administration will vastly impact future generations of Jewish children
and young adults. We owe it to our children and our grandchildren to fortify
our day school with strong, visionary and well trained professional leadership,
which in turn will set the standard for excellence in education. The Jewish
Education Leadership Institute was established to develop professional training
programs for future day school principals, administrators, executive directors,
academic department chairman and directors of development. Our goals are to
energize the day school system by providing our future leadership with tools
to bring a heightened level of professionalism and expertise to insure the future
success of the day school system.
The Masters of Education (M.Ed.) in Administration and Supervision
An accelerated graduate program for applicants seeking administrative leadership
positions in the Jewish Day School system. In conjunction with Loyola University,
the Jewish Education Leadership Institute will offer a joint Masters of Education
Degree (M.Ed.) in Administration and Supervision from Loyola University and
a Day School/Yeshiva Principal Certificate from the Jewish Education Leadership
Institute. The degree will be awarded to qualified candidates who have successfully
completed the dual curriculum of the two institutions. In addition, the M.Ed.
in Administration and Supervision coursework satisfies requirements for State
of Illinois Type 75 Administration Certificate Endorsement.
This rigorous, accelerated program strives to meet the needs of working educators
and those seeking leadership in educational institutions. The M.Ed. in Administration
and Supervision and Day School Principal Certification is offered on a convenient
schedule of two consecutive summers of intensive study followed by a fall school
based practicum and independent study and research. Classes for the Masters
Degree meet Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. and three evenings
each week for two six week summer sessions. The follow-up fall practicum and
independent study will subsequently be fulfilled under the supervision of a
mentor administrator in an approved institution, selected for its demonstrated
excellence as well as its relation to the candidates philosophical beliefs and
career goals.
