- Metro Resa
- Tier I Certification
Tier I Certification
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The application window for all summer 2023 iLEAD cohorts was open from December 1, 2022 through May 22, 2023. Summer 2023 iLEAD cohorts are now closed. We welcome all new iLEAD candidates and look forward to our leadership journey together!
Tier I Certification - entry level leadership positions that include P-12 school level positions below the principal and system level positions that do not supervise principals.
Candidates who successfully complete Tier I of the iLEAD program will be recommended for an Educational Leadership Tier I certificate. Applicants are required to be in a leadership position for at least a half day each day to be admitted into the Tier I program.
Full-time teachers cannot be admitted to the Metro RESA Tier I iLEAD program since it is a job-embedded program and requires candidates to complete leadership experiences during the day.MRESA will host two Tier I summer cohorts. Each cohort will begin with a week-long course on the "Essentials of Effective Leadership, Tier I." This course is offered in a hybrid model of face to face and virtual. Changes in the delivery model will be announced if public health concerns continue. The first cohort will attend Essentials from June 19-23, 2023 from 8:30-4:30. The next cohort will attend Essentials from June 26-30, 2023 from 8:30-4:30. Candidates will select their preference of the two cohorts when applying. Please make sure you can attend all course dates for the cohort you prefer.
Tier I candidates will also participate in weekly seminars on Wednesday evenings from September through the beginning of May. Most of these seminars are online from 7:30- 9:00 pm. Attendance is required.
Once you are admitted into the iLEAD program, your district is required to apply for a non-renewable educational leadership certificate for you if you do not already possess one. It is recommended that you contact the person in your district who takes care of this to ensure they are willing to apply for the NL on your behalf.
For more information for Tier I, please contact Carmen Havrilla, Program Coordinator, or call 770-432-2404 x 267.
Metro RESA iLEAD Tier I Online Application
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The Metro RESA iLEAD program is a partnership between your school, your school district and Metro RESA to assist you in developing your leadership skills. The program is one year in length and requires a significant commitment of time. Applicants are required to be in a leadership position for at least a half day each day to be admitted into the Tier I program. Full-time teachers cannot be admitted to the Metro RESA Tier I iLEAD program since it is a performance-based program and requires candidates to work on leadership tasks and experiences during the day. The iLEAD program is job-embedded and each candidate will complete their work within the framework of the Candidate Support Team. The CST represents the partnership between the district and Metro RESA iLEAD. The CST collaboratively develops an individual induction plan throughout the candidate’s year-long clinical practice. The CST guides, supports, and monitors candidate goals and program requirements.
Please read all the information below before beginning your application. It is recommended that you discuss the program with your site administrator/principal before you begin the application process. The following four documents will assist you and your site administrator in learning more about our iLEAD program.
Application Documents for Preview
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Eligibility Requirements
Confirm that You Meet the Tier 1 Requirements Candidates currently employed as certified educators must: 01. Receive the recommendation of a Georgia LUA for participation in the program and assurance that the candidate is available one-half day or more each day to work in a leadership position. 02. Hold a GaPSC Level 5 or higher professional certificate. 03. Have evidence of experiences in engaging colleagues in professional learning opportunities. 04. Exhibit professional leadership dispositions. 05. Have evidence of effective teaching. 06. Have the opportunity to complete a minimum of 250 hours of job-embedded experiences, including 30 hours of Shadowing and Field Experiences. 07. Have the opportunity to conduct action research based on the system/school improvement plans. 08. Have the opportunity within professional learning communities to lead groups in work related to action research designed by the School District/Site Administrator/MRESA partnership. 09. Are assigned an effective leader (with Educational Leadership or Performance-Based Leadership certification) as a Site-based Mentor. 10. Must have taken the GACE Ethics for Educational Leaders 380 for Tier I admissions. Non-educator candidates seeking admission must: 01. Receive the recommendation of a Georgia LUA for participation in the program and assurance that the candidate is available one-half day or more each day to work in a leadership position. 02. Hold, at a minimum, a bachelor's degree in a GaPSC certification field. 03. Document five or more years of successful leadership experience and related leadership training, preferably in an executive management, supervisory, or leadership role. 04. Provide references documenting evidence of successful performance in a leadership role. 05. Exhibit professional leadership dispositions. 06. Provide evidence of experience in engaging employees in organizational development or professional learning opportunities. 07. Have the opportunity to complete a minimum of 250 hours of job-embedded experiences including 30 hours of Shadowing and Field Experiences. 08. Have the opportunity to conduct action research based on the system/school improvement plans. 09. Have the opportunity within professional learning communities to lead groups in work related to action research designed by the School District/Site Administrator/MRESA partnership. 10. Are assigned an effective leader (with Educational Leadership or Performance-Based Leadership certification) as a Site-based Mentor. 11. Must have taken the GACE Ethics for Educational Leaders 380 for Tier I admissions. -
Time and Financial Commitment
I understand I must have taken the GACE Ethics for Educational Leaders 380 for program admissions.
I understand the application, resume, and other data are the property of Metropolitan Regional Educational Service Agency (Metro RESA) and cannot be returned. I authorize full investigation of the information given in this application and consent to the representatives of Metro RESA contacting my references, previous employers, and schools attended. All information is considered confidential.
I understand successful completion of the iLEAD program requires meeting all iLEAD standards, attending all required sessions, completing all activities, submitting all required documents, and tendering all payments.
I understand the program fees are as follows and all fees are non-refundable.
Application fee due with application: $75 (non-refundable)
Total Cost of iLEAD Program: (non-refundable)
Metro RESA Service Area: $6,500
Other RESA Service Areas: $7,000
Private Schools/Private Charters: $7,500Payment Plan:
- Essentials Course Fee- Due prior to June 1
Metro RESA Service Areas (including Public Charter Schools): $1,000
Other RESA Service Areas: $1,500
Private Schools: $2,000 - Program Monthly Fees- $500.00 per month due by the 5th of each month from July-May
Metro RESA will work with School Districts who are interested in paying all or part of the fee on behalf of the candidate.
I understand I am responsible for the payment of fees. Arrangements for payment supported by other means is the responsibility of the applicant.
I understand all application steps must be completed prior to review for admissions.
I understand official notification of admissions will be made via email.
- Essentials Course Fee- Due prior to June 1
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Candidate's Disposition Assessment
The MRESA iLEAD Dispositions Assessment is to be completed by the Site Administrator for the applicant he/she is recommending for the iLEAD program.
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School/District Partnership Agreement
I understand GaPSC rule 505-3-.76 requires specific items to be included in the Metro RESA/School District/School/Candidate Partnership Agreement. These specifications are required for program admission and program completion. The points of the Partnership Agreement are as follows: Note: The School District/Site Administrator participates in the design of the performance plan for the candidate. I understand that in order to participate in the MRESA iLEAD program, the candidate must meet the following criteria: 01. Receive the recommendation of a Georgia LUA for participation in the program and assurance that the candidate is available one-half day or more each day to work in a leadership position. The LUA will need to apply for a non-renewable educational leadership certificate for the candidate if the candidate does not already possess this upon acceptance into the iLEAD program. 02. Hold a GaPSC Level 5 or higher professional certificate for current educators; or hold, at a minimum, a bachelor's degree for non-educators. 03. Have evidence of experiences in engaging colleagues in professional learning opportunities. 04. Exhibit professional leadership dispositions. 05. Have evidence of effective teaching. 06. Have the opportunity to complete a minimum of 250 hours of job-embedded experiences including 30 hours of Shadowing and Field Experiences. 07. Have the opportunity to conduct action research based on the system/school improvement plans. 08. Have the opportunity within professional learning communities to lead groups in work related to action research designed by the School District/Site Administrator/MRESA partnership. 09. Be assigned an effective leader (with Educational Leadership or Performance-Based Leadership certification) as a Site-based Mentor. 10. Must have taken the GACE Ethics for Educational Leaders 380 for Tier I admissions. In addition to the points cited above, the Site Administrator agrees to: 11. Serve on the Candidate Support Team (CST). 12. Support the iLEAD Mentor in coaching/mentoring the candidate. 13. Evaluate the candidate’s performance and dispositions during the Candidate Support Team meetings. 14. Support the candidate in all assignments and planned experiences. 15. Assure the iLEAD Mentor assists the candidate in arranging Shadowing and Field Experiences, identifying resources for research related to Action Research plans.
Application Process
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Before You Begin
Before you start the online application process, have the following information available:- Name, position, employer and email address for your superintendent’s designee, site administrator and mentor. The superintendent’s designee is authorized to enter into partnership agreements on behalf of your district. The site administrator is your supervisor and evaluator. The mentor is a colleague already holding a Tier I Educational Leadership Certificate.
- A copy of your current Education Certificate downloaded to the computer you will be using to submit your application. You may download a copy from the following web site – https://mypsc.gapsc.org.
- A copy of your GACE Georgia Ethics for Educational Leaders 380. You can find information about this assessment at https://gace.ets.org. Once you complete it, you can access your certification of completion from https://mypsc.gapsc.org.
- A copy of the transcript (does not have to be an official copy) from your most recent college/university degree.
- A copy of your professional resume.
- A credit card to use to make the $75 non-refundable application fee.
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Online Application Steps
- To register, first go to our website at www.mresa.org.
- Then go to the red box to the right and click COURSES and EVENTS.
- Once within the COURSES and EVENTS registration page, use the search bar in the top right corner to type in ilead. Click SEARCH.
- Select the iLEAD course that has the title: APPLY to iLEAD: Alternative Preparation for Educational Leadership Certification-Tier I Summer 2023.
- Select CHECKOUT.
- REGISTER.
- Create an account. You will need first name, last name, email address, district affiliation (If you are not within a district, select MRESA.), school name, school address, cell phone, and home address.
- Once an account is created, the items in your cart will appear. The APPLY to iLEAD: Alternative Preparation for Educational Leadership Certification-Tier I Summer 2023 should be visible. Your cart summary should show a $75.00 fee associated with the registration.
- Select the payment method: I will pay online, my district will pay, or my school will pay. If selecting district or school will pay, please have the payee contact information available to include; first and last name, position/title, organization name, and correct email address.
- Once payment information is completed, select MAKE PAYMENT. A message will appear that your registration was received.
- Select GO TO DASHBOARD.
- This will take you to your online learning account dashboard where you are able to view your active courses, register for additional courses, edit your account to change your password. (Your initial password will be emailed to the email address you provided upon creating an account within the registration system.)
- Bookmark this page, and save your log-in credentials to use as you begin your learning journey with Metro RESA. We are so glad you are here!
The iLEAD Tier I and Tier II programs are currently open for application and admissions.
Please contact Carmen Havrilla, Program Coordinator, with any questions.
