Letter of Recommendation, Graduate Certificate Special Education (7/18/18; EG) Page 1 of 2

University of Alaska Southeast

Alaska College of Education

11066 Auke Lake Way Juneau, Alaska 99801-8625

RECOMMENDATION FOR ADMISSION TO A GRADUATE PROGRAM

Candidate’s Name: Date:

In accordance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, Public Law 93-

380, I have chosen (indicate one):

____ To waive my right to see the letters of recommendation for graduate study. I have chosen to

establish a Confidential File, and in so doing, I have relinquished my right to see the letters of

recommendation placed in my file. The letter you write will not be seen by me and will only

be seen by staff at the University of Alaska who have a sincere interest in me as a graduate

student.

____ To establish an Open File for letters of recommendation for graduate study. Upon request, I

may see copies of any and all of my letters of recommendation. Otherwise, the file will

remain confidential in that only staff at the University of Alaska who have a sincere interest in

me as a graduate student will see my file.

___________________________________________________ __________________________

Graduate Applicant Signature Date

__________________________________________________ ___________________________

Reference Signature Date

Return original of Pages 1 and 2, plus narrative to:

UAS Admissions

11066 Auke Lake Way Juneau, Alaska 99801-8625

Fax: 907-796-6002

uas.admissions@alaska.edu

Letter of Recommendation, Graduate Certificate Special Education (7/18/18; EG) Page 2 of 2

University of Alaska Southeast Alaska College of Education11066 Auke Lake WayJuneau, Alaska 99801

Candidate’s Name:

Date:

Submitted by:

How long have you known applicant:

Please attach a brief narrative describing the applicant’s potential to be a leader in the field of education. Include your knowledge of this applicant’s organizational, interpersonal and communication skills with students, colleagues and parents, along with any other information that may be helpful.

I have applied to the Special Education Graduate Certificate program at the Alaska College ofEducation, University of Alaska Southeast. I would appreciate your responses to the following statements. (Rate 1-5, with 5 being the highest) 1 2 3 4 5

Rate the applicant’s:

ability to demonstrate a high level of ethical and professionalbehavior

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level of commitment and potential for academic success inthis graduate program.

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ability to become a successful leader and contributor in thefield of education.

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potential to have a positive impact on their students’ learning,including students with diverse needs & abilities

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ability to work with students of diverse cultural backgroundsand experience

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