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EDU-571
The Principalship
This course will focus on the evolving and growing role of the school principal. An emphasis will be placed on acquiring knowledge, skills, and dispositions in leadership. A theoretical and philosophical base for the principal as a change agent will be established.
EDU-572
Sas & Curriculum & Instrctnl Supervision
Instructional leadership is critical to school success. It includes curriculum development and implementation, staff development, and instructional supervision. The course will deal with curriculum trends, new approaches to organizing schools, professional learning communities, instructional methodologies, and research on improving student performance.
EDU-573
School-Community Relations
This course is designed to guide the prospective school principal in developing the skills, knowledge, and dispositions found to be vital to communicating effectively with all school constituent individuals and groups, and fundamental to initiating, implementing, managing, and evaluating effective communication strategies and practices with and between all parties in the schooling process.
EDU-574
School Law & Policy Issues
As schools have evolved, so have state and federal regulations to guide and direct them. In this course, student will acquire knowledge of the laws and regulations that govern schools and apply this knowledge to identify legal issues, foresee potential liability, and act to reduce risks. Policies reflect the laws, regulations, and guidelines that define the purposes, parameters, and specific actions that establish the responsibilities of the individual and the institution. This course will examine policy-making and policy implementation in relation to schools.
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3.00
EDU-576
Human Resources & Staff Development
This course will focus on the selection, employment, orientation, supervision, development, and evaluation of both professional and nonprofessional personnel. The course will emphasize the role of the principal and curriculum supervisor in professional development. It will also address the role of school administrators in collective bargaining and contract administration.
3.00