ELLevate! Tier 3 Application Checklist
I. General Requirements
☐ Faculty member, administrator or professional support staff in Denton or Braswell High
School;
☐ Recommendation from school Principal or immediate supervisor;
☐ Admission to Texas Woman’s University;
☐ Commitment to maintain employment in current school at least until completion of
the ELLevate! program of study; and
☐ United States citizenship or permanent residence.
II. Application to Texas Woman’s University
☐ Complete online application as a non-degree seeking student.
Go to www.applytexas.org
Create an account by filling out the information requested.
When asked to select major, select “Teaching, Learning and Curriculum (M.Ed.)”
and continue filling out the form.
Under the Educational Background area, line 17 says “Degree you will seek.”
From the drop down menu, select “Non-degree” and continue with the
application.
☐ Mail to ELLevate! office (address below) official transcripts of bachelor’s degree and
any additional undergraduate and graduate coursework.
Individuals with degrees from a foreign university must provide certified English translation
of transcripts and diploma.
III. Application to ELLevate! – Mail the following documents to ELLevate! office:
☐ Recommendation form signed by your school Principal or immediate supervisor;
☐ Completed application for ELLevate!;
☐ One-page letter of interest in which you explain your qualifications and how your
participation in ELLevate! would help you to better serve English language learners in
your school; and
☐ Signed Letter of Agreement and Promissory Note.
Application deadline is April 1
st
Please mail, fax or submit these requirements in person by the deadline.
ELLevate! Office
College of Professional Education PO Box 425769 Denton, TX 76204
Tel. (940) 898-2214 or 2217 Fax (940) 898-2962
www.twu.edu/ellevate ellevate@twu.edu
