Aurora University Alternative Principal Endorsement Program (Alaska)

The Ed Leaders Network is proud to partner with Aurora University and the Alaska Council of School Administrators to support the Alternative Principal Endorsement Program. This innovative program allows for aspiring school leaders who hold a current Alaska educator certification and master’s degree in an area of education to earn their principal endorsement in just one year through a unique combination of internship activities and Micro-Credentials.

Aurora University’s principal internship is designed to meet National Educational Leadership Preparation (NELP) standards. Throughout the internship, participants will gain knowledge and apply skills and dispositions related to school leadership.

While completing internship activities, participants will also complete corresponding Micro-Credentials developed and delivered by the Ed Leaders Network. A full listing of the required Micro-Credentials is below. Upon program completion, a 2-page program verification is submitted to the Alaska State Department of Education and Early Development, certifying the completion of the program of study and supervised clinical experience.

Please visit the Aurora University Alternative Principal Endorsement Program webpage for admissions requirements. You can also email ELN Support with questions. For additional information, click here to download a PDF flyer about the program.

If you experience any issues during the purchase process of the Micro-Credential, please review this short tutorial or contact [email protected]. Click Here to download a fillable PDF order form.

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