Educational Leadership

Alternative Certification Initiative (ACI)
  • Persons seeking admission to the Illinois alternative superintendent certification Related Links
    ACI Course Syllabi:
    - ACI Syllabi
    program through Western Illinois University must:

  1. Have a master’s degree in a management field
  2. Be under contract in a full-time administrative position
  3. Have 5 years of supervisory experience

Upon successful completion of the required sequence of courses, which are offered on extended weekends from February through June, and passing both the state basic skills test and the superintendent’s test successfully, students will receive a provisional Type 26 Superintendent’s endorsement for use during their internship. Upon successful completion of the required one-year internship, students will receive a permanent Type 77 Superintendent’s endorsement.

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Alternative Certification Initiative