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Online Reading Licensure Programs: What to Look for Before You Enroll Online Reading Licensure Programs: What to Look for Before You Enroll

Literacy is an essential skill for navigating the modern world. However, some children struggle more than others when learning how to read. This is where reading specialists come in, as […]

K-12 Reading Licensure Programs: How to Choose One That Matches Current Literacy Needs K-12 Reading Licensure Programs: How to Choose One That Matches Current Literacy Needs

The Minnesota Reading to Ensure Academic Development (READ) Act provides standards that teachers and reading specialists must follow when designing literacy plans. If you’re looking for a program in Minnesota, […]

What Makes a Great Superintendent Candidate? Insights from Hiring Committees What Makes a Great Superintendent Candidate? Insights from Hiring Committees

Superintendents are an essential part of the education system, helping to manage the operations of school districts, teachers, and staff. If you’re applying for superintendent positions, it’s helpful to know […]

Interview Questions for Aspiring Principals (With Model Responses) Interview Questions for Aspiring Principals (With Model Responses)

As you’re pursuing a principal career, you’ll need to prepare for interviews with school districts. At Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota, our Educational Specialist (Ed.S.) in Principal Licensure preparation program helps […]

Ed.S. Careers Beyond Principal and Superintendent Ed.S. Careers Beyond Principal and Superintendent

An Education Specialist (Ed.S.) degree is a post-master’s degree designed for experienced educators who want to advance their careers. Many people believe these degrees are designed only for those looking […]

Education Specialist Degrees for Teacher Leaders: Capstone Ideas Education Specialist Degrees for Teacher Leaders: Capstone Ideas

The capstone project is the high point of an education specialist (Ed.S.) program. This project is designed to demonstrate your competency and ability to apply research effectively to implement real-world […]

How an Ed.S. Prepares You for Special Education Director Jobs How an Ed.S. Prepares You for Special Education Director Jobs

Do you aspire to become a director of special education? Pursue your career goals with the education specialist (Ed.S.) program at Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota. Our Ed.S. and Director […]

Ed.S. vs. Administrative Licensure Programs: What’s the Difference? Ed.S. vs. Administrative Licensure Programs: What’s the Difference?

If you’re exploring advanced credentials in education, you will notice options. Should you pursue an educational specialist degree or administrative licensure? While both pathways are designed to prepare educators for […]

From Teacher to Director of SPED: Do You Need an Ed.S.? From Teacher to Director of SPED: Do You Need an Ed.S.?

Earning an Education Specialist (Ed.S.) degree creates more advancement opportunities, especially for those seeking Special Education (SPED) Director positions. Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota offers a fully online Educational Specialist […]

Negotiations and HR Core Skills for the Modern Superintendent Negotiations and HR Core Skills for the Modern Superintendent

For many educators, becoming an administrator or school superintendent is a career goal. As a leadership position, however, a superintendent role requires more than teaching ability. It also requires negotiation […]