EDEL 8810 Introduction to Educational Leadership

This course is intended to be an introductory course to the add-on certification program for building-level leaders. The course provides candidates with an introduction to leadership theory and practice in the context of educational leadership. Course concepts include, but are not limited to, research and practical applications of effective school leadership and understanding the process of becoming effective instructional leaders.

Credits

3

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, the candidate will be able to:

1. Understand and apply responsibilities of school leaders that enhance student achievement.
2. Understand and apply leadership in a manner consistent with research concerning change dynamics.
3. Demonstrate an ability to utilize building-level data for instructional improvement.
4. Develop strategies for remaining familiar with best practices in curriculum, instruction, and assessment and developing instructional leadership capacity.
5. Understand and develop a plan for utilizing classroom walk-throughs
6. Identify and analyze the major sources of school fiscal and non-fiscal resources. SPCLO 13, 15, 19
7. Acquire and manage material and financial assets for school programs, allocating resources according to district or school priorities. SPCLO 11, 13, 18
8. Develop understanding of minimum resources needed for school success SPCLO 11, 13, 14, 15
9. Understand the relationship between resources allocated for educator professional development and improved student achievement SPCLO 11, 13, 14, 15