New York State has required that all programs leading to certification in school administration be submitted for reregistration and approval by the state. The Warner School used this mandate as an opportunity to look closely at its programs preparing entry-level K–12 school administrators and identify areas for improvement.

As part of the process, all programs leading to New York State certification in school administration were reviewed in light of the standards and recommendations developed by relevant professional organizations. The overall curricula were analyzed, course content revised, and new courses added to differentiate more between certification at the building level and district level. In addition, the internship time was increased to the equivalent of 15 weeks, as required by the state.

The restructuring has received approval from the state, and students will be admitted in the new programs starting with the November 2004 admission cycle.

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