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Join the Best in Teaching
New Directions in Educational Leadership (NDEL) is part of Willamette University's world-class School of Education. Recognized for developing great teachers and exceptional educational leaders, Willamette University's School of Education can equip you with the latest technology and classroom practices to meet the diverse needs of today's students.
Crisis in Our Schools
Overcrowded classrooms, tight budgets, diverse student populations, pressures from technological changes, mounting state and federal requirements… More than ever before, today's educational leaders have to bring visionary leadership and creative solutions to the problems facing our schools. Communities increasingly look to principals and superintendents to lead changes in school and classroom practices, and achieve real results. Many school leaders are finding they need more tools and training to keep up with the enormous demands.
Evidence shows that the pool of people qualified to serve as principals/administrators is rapidly shrinking. In fact, 60 percent of superintendents report a severe shortage of qualified candidates.
Lead… Inspire… Transform
Willamette University is now offering New Directions in Educational Leadership, an innovative preparation program for initial and continuing administrative licensure. New Directions in Educational Leadership is a practical, cutting-edge program designed to prepare you to respond positively, creatively and proactively to the escalating demands of today's educational environment. NDEL can equip you to become one of tomorrow's visionary educational leaders today.