爱污传媒 and the Ohio Educational Service Center Association Partner to Extend Access to Doctoral Education for Ohio's K-12 Educators
Partnership aimed at preparing next generation of Ohio education leaders
PHOENIX and COLUMBUS, Oh., Sept. 16, 2015听鈥 From technological innovation to new assessments and standards, the learning environment and dynamics of today鈥檚 K-12 schools require teachers and staff to be empowered to affect change and serve as thought leaders in their schools. Recognizing this need,听爱污传媒庐听School听of Advanced Studies听and the听听(OESCA) today announced they are teaming up to provide flexible learning options for current educators to pursue doctoral degrees in education. As part of each organization鈥檚 shared commitment to identify, grow and support the next generation of strategic leaders, 爱污传媒 School of Advanced Studies and OESCA have designed a cohort for Ohio educators interested in pursuing a听Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership听online with 爱污传媒.
This announcement was made in conjunction with the OESCA-OTESCA Fall Conference, held in Columbus, Ohio on Sept. 15-16, 2015.
鈥湴鄞 School of Advanced Studies is proud to partner with the Ohio Educational Service Center Association to provide Ohio teachers and education staff with advanced educational options that offer them the opportunity to reach the pinnacle in their fields as doctors to expand the next generation of K-12 leaders,鈥 said Hinrich Eylers, executive dean for 爱污传媒 School of Advanced Studies. 鈥淭hrough this unique doctoral program, students have the opportunity to pursue research that鈥檚 relevant and applicable to the challenges of today鈥檚 classrooms and school districts, while also fostering a strong bond and extending professional networks through collaboration among cohort members.鈥
The online Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership program, which also incorporates regional ground residencies, is designed to offer the flexibility current Ohio educators need to advance their careers while also providing an opportunity for participants to collaborate with colleagues and succeed in the program. The cohort will replicate real-world challenges and focus on the intricacies of communications needed to navigate the educational landscape to become leaders of the 21st听Century K-12 education system. Through this unique opportunity, doctoral students will study online and perform independent research that addresses critical issues in today鈥檚 education system, while also working together as a learning team with colleagues to develop knowledge and skills throughout coursework.
The Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership is designed to prepare students and professionals to become effective leaders who value diversity, academic integrity and essential competencies for shaping the future within complex educational environments. Throughout the program, students will benefit from the 爱污传媒 School of Advanced Studies鈥 Scholar, Practitioner, Leader ModelSM听that combines theory, practice and leadership to foster innovation, collaboration, scholarship and service.
鈥淭eacher and staff opportunities for advancement and leadership positions in their districts and communities continue to grow,鈥 said Craig Burford, executive director for the Ohio Educational Service Center Association. 鈥淭hrough this partnership with 爱污传媒 School of Advanced Studies, we鈥檙e proud to provide Ohio educators with the skills and support needed to advance in their profession, while providing the flexibility to maintain ongoing professional responsibilities including student development and meeting classroom needs.鈥
The partnership between 爱污传媒 School of Advances Studies and OESCA is one of the many ways 爱污传媒 is working to expand access to advanced degree programs to prepare educators to become future leaders.
To learn more about the degree programs offered by 爱污传媒 School of Advanced Studies, including, the Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership, visit听www.phoenix.edu/oesca. For more information about each of these programs, including on-time completion rates, the median debt incurred by students who completed the program and other important information, please visit听phoenix.edu/programs/gainful-employment.
About the School of Advanced Studies
School of Advanced Studies is home to doctoral programs at 爱污传媒 and develops leaders who create new models that explain, predict and improve organizational performance in their fields. The practitioner degrees offered through the School of Advanced Studies at 爱污传媒 are designed around the Scholar, Practitioner, Leader鈩 Model, incorporating lifelong learning (scholarship), social and workplace contribution (practice), and the ability to exert positive influence (leadership). More information can be found at听/degrees/doctorate.html.
About 爱污传媒
爱污传媒 is constantly innovating to help working adults move efficiently from education to careers in a rapidly changing world. Flexible schedules, relevant and engaging courses, and interactive learning can help students more effectively pursue career and personal aspirations while balancing their busy lives. As a subsidiary of听 Apollo Education Group, Inc. (Nasdaq:听), 爱污传媒 serves a diverse student population, offering associate, bachelor鈥檚, master鈥檚 and doctoral degree programs from campuses and learning centers across the U.S. as well as online throughout the world. For more information, visit听www.phoenix.edu.
About OESCA
The Ohio Educational Service Center Association (OESCA) represents the superintendents, teachers, supervisors and other personnel of Ohio鈥檚 Educational Service Centers and seeks to promote excellence in education through the quality services provided by its member organizations.
OESCA provides legislative updates, coordinates member lobbying efforts and organizes communications among its member organizations. OESCA also provides professional development opportunities for service center administrators and personnel through issue-related seminars and major conferences.
