Congratulations! As an employee of Lincoln County R-III School District, you are eligible for the Lindenwood Educational GOLD Program, which includes a tuition discount and more!

• Lindenwood is a proud supporter of Lincoln County R-III School District employees and is committed to providing affordable continuing education and growth opportunities. Qualified Lincoln County R-III School District employees are eligible for a preferred tuition rate through the Lindenwood GOLD Program.
• LCR3 students who graduate high school can receive $500 per year for four years, for a total of $2,000. This is a discount from Lindenwood University. As long as they indicate their school, the discount should automatically apply.
• Employees receive a 20% per credit hour discount off tuition for online programs. This tuition discount opportunity cannot be stacked with other tuition discount opportunities and is effective only for future terms and cannot be applied retroactively.
• Undergraduate and graduate degree options.
• Online formats to meet your needs.
• Assistance in applying for tuition reimbursement through our Corporate Promissory Program.
• Have credits from another college? Let our team help with an educational plan to maximize the use of your transfer credits.

To start your personalized education plan today, contact Lincoln County R-III School District Lindenwood Liaison, Wendy Linton, at (636) 627-6675 or wlinton@lindenwood.edu.

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Through Northwest's online programs, you can prepare to meet the needs of your school and district. You can complete your next degree in as little as 12 months!

• MSE Total Tuition: $10,500
• Ed.S Total Tuition: $11,250
• Upcoming Start Dates: May 9^th

Master of Science in Education Programs

• MSE in Curriculum & Instruction - Teaching Technology
• MSE in Early Childhood Education
• MSE in Reading
• MSE in Educational Diagnostician
• MSE in Curriculum & Instruction - General
• MSE in Elementary Math
• MSE in Educational Diagnostician with School Psychological Examiner Certification
• MSE in Special Education
• MSE in Health and Physical Education
• MSE in Educational Leadership

Educational Specialist Programs

• Ed.S - Educational Leadership K-12
• Ed.S - Superintendency
• Ed.S - Generalist (Great for classroom teachers)

Graduate Certificates

• Graduate Certificate in Instructional Technology (Tuition - $4,000_

Do you have a specific question or want additional details?

Contact our Regional Director, Jared Kelly: jared.kelly@apdegrees.com

William Woods University offers the following benefits to the Lincoln County R-III School District employees and their family members:

• 20% tuition discount toward earning an online degree. Complete your bachelor’s, earn a professionally focused master’s, or even a doctorate.
• If an employee or any of their immediate family members prefers an in-person degree option, this partnership also includes a 65% tuition discount toward earning an undergraduate degree through William Woods University’s on-campus programs.
• At Woods Global, you can choose to get your bachelor’s, master’s, or doctorate degree in more than 25 different areas, including business management, marketing, education, corporate leadership, and more. Their leading-edge faculty creates and leads each degree program for industry-specific career advancement and online learning. These online programs are not solely self-directed.  
•   At Woods Global, you get: 
  • Six convenient start dates.  (August, October, January, March, May, and June) 
  • 8-week courses (shorter than traditional, in-person degree programs) 
  • Tuition locked in until you graduate. 
  • 24/7 tutoring access 
  • A flexible and affordable tuition model 
  • A student-centered and supportive learning environment 
  • A rich history of academic excellence and innovation since 1870

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Columbia College offers the following benefits to the Lincoln County R-III School District employees, spouse,s and dependents under the age of 25:

• 15% tuition discount for all undergraduate or graduate courses taken online or in-seat at Columbia College. This discount cannot be retroactively applied or combined with any other Columbia College institutional aid.
• Additional scholarship opportunities, company-based tuition assistance, and federal financial aid can be combined with the 15% tuition discount.
• Tuition pricing: All books will be provided at no additional charge, as well as no fees, such as application fees, technology fees, and graduation fees. The price per credit hour covers all expenses for the student.
• One-on-one financial aid coaching, advising, career mapping, and tutoring are offered at no additional charge.
• Tutoring benefits can be viewed on the Columbia College website.

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Lincoln County R-III School District Partnership

• Eligible and qualified LCR3 employees can receive a 20% discounted tuition rate for undergraduate education certification programs offered through the Missouri Baptist University Troy/Wentzville Regional Learning Center.
• In addition, MoBap University agrees to provide a discounted tuition rate of $411 per credit hour for graduate education programs (masters and specialist) and any other mutually agreed upon programs.
• The main campus offering and doctoral programs are not eligible for the discounted tuition rate. The discounted rates apply only to programs offered at the Troy/Wentzville Regional Learning Center. NOTE: Discounted tuition rates are subject to an annual tuition increase.

Earn a master's degree online while teaching full-time!

MPER Early Career Scholars Program

• Open to new teachers as well as rising 2^nd and 3^rd year teachers (who are graduates from any institution)
• No GRE requirement
• Degree program corresponds to a contracted teaching position

Not all programs that support new teachers are created equal. The training and experiences teachers receive greatly influence their ability to work well with students and effectively teach in the early years of their careers. This Master’s Program for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd year teachers is designed to support educators in the early stages of their careers  through a classroom-focused approach, bridging research and practice with relevant coursework and mentorship. Participants have two roles: classroom teacher and graduate student. MPER Scholars are full-time teachers hired by MPER partner districts, who work with local mentors according to their experience level, to learn the nuances of teaching, while completing a graduate degree.

OVERVIEW

• Online Master’s Degree
• Cohort based model is designed to cultivate a professional learning community, foster collaboration, and promote school improvement
• 30 credit hours, 5 consecutive semesters
• Students receive 50% tuition sponsorship for program courses.*

DEGREE OPTIONS

• MEd in Learning, Teaching, and Curriculum Emphasis in Elementary, English, Math, or Social Studies
• MEd in Special Education

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MPER Scholars Flyer

Early Career Scholars Program Website