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2017-18 Graduate Catalog 
    
2017-18 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

EDU 682 - Introduction to School Administration


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In this course, educational leadership candidates will develop an understanding of trends and implications of the key historical, philosophical, equitable, and ethical influences affecting school organization and leadership.  The prospective school leaders will acquire a sound understanding of the most current interstate School Leaders Licensure Consortium (ISLLC) Standards, as well as the skills and attributes they need to put them into practice.  Current leadership theories adn styles are inspected as they relate to democratic values.  Processes are examined for use in the collaborative shaping of a school vision with all stakeholders in the school community.  Research on school improvement and effective schools is included.  State laws and regulations governing school quality in the United States will be covered. Candidates will explore and apply course content as they develop a prototypical school vision, mission, and goal statement.  The candidate will do a self-assessment for leadership.