This course explores multiple strategies for instructional coaching and mentoring and their relationship to educational leadership, school improvement, and student learning.

This course focuses on the role of educational administrators in creating and sustaining a culture of learning that ensures all students have access to an academically rigorous, relevant, and engaging education through the use of appropriate digital technologies. Prereq: Admission to the program or consent of instructor.

Study of strategic management procedure applications in school administration utilized at both the school district and individual school site levels.

This course reviews the quest for a knowledge based in educational administration. It begins with a survey of the history of education and organizational thought in the United States, examining scientific management, human relations, bureaucracy, and the theory movement. The course also reviews more recent attempts to capture the knowledge base including the University Council of Educational Administration's article bank, PRIMIS, and the standards for School Leaders from the Interstate School Leadership Licensure Consortium.

This course examines theories associated with organization learning and change processes that can be used by leaders of 21st century educational systems. Theories are then used to examine prevailing practice within organizations and to inform the development of action plans appropriate for improved organizational performance.

EDL 706 examines leadership and administrative responsibilities in contemporary P12 schools with emphasis on a principal's role in creating a learning-centered culture focused on student achievement and school excellence. Hybrid delivery that features face-to-face and online sessions.

EDL 706 examines leadership and administrative responsibilities in contemporary P12 schools with emphasis on a principal's role in creating a learning-centered culture focused on student achievement and school excellence. Hybrid delivery that features face-to-face and online sessions.

EDL 708 examines theories associated with organizational learning and change processes that can be used by principals to create learning- centered schools. Students conduct disciplined inquiry within P12 schools to identify current practices and then develop action plans to improve school performance.

EDL 709 provides an overview of assumptions and procedures for systematic inquiry in educational settings and practice using diverse strategies to analyze data in order to make informed decisions about improving student learning and school performance. Hybrid delivery that features face-to-face and online sessions.

EDL 709 provides an overview of assumptions and procedures for systematic inquiry in educational settings and practice using diverse strategies to analyze data in order to make informed decisions about improving student learning and school performance. Hybrid delivery that features face-to-face and online sessions.