COURSE DESCRIPTIONS—Professional Administrative Services Program  (Tier II)

 

EDLD 6860 Developing an Inquiring Community (Fall —3 units)

Focus on developing community and inquiry methods such as action research. Based on six standards of the California Professional Standards for Educational Leaders including development of a shared vision of learning, nurturing and sustaining a school culture, management of school organizations, collaborating with families and communities, developing professional leadership capacity, understanding the larger political, social, economic, legal, and cultural context of schools. Prerequisites: Concurrent enrollment in EDLD 6817, hold a school administrative position; Preliminary Administrative Credential; consent of department advisor. 

 

EDLD 6865 Focus on Learning (Winter—3 units)

Focus is on student, adult and organizational learning. Based on six standards of the California Professional Standards for Educational Leaders including development of a shared vision of learning, nurturing and sustaining a school culture, management of school organizations, collaborating with families and communities, developing professional leadership capacity, understanding the larger political, social, economic, legal, and cultural context of schools. Prerequisites: Concurrent enrollment in EDLD 6818, hold a school administrative position; Preliminary Administrative Credential; consent of department advisor

 

EDLD 6870 Professional and Organization Development (Spring—3 units)

Focus is on the professional development of staff and parents and the development of communication and information systems in the school. Based on six standards of the California Professional Standards for Educational Leaders including development of a shared vision of learning, nurturing and sustaining a school culture, management of school organizations, collaborating with families and communities, developing professional leadership capacity, understanding the larger political, social, economic, legal, and cultural context of schools. Prerequisites: Concurrent enrollment in EDLD 6819, hold a school administrative position; Preliminary Administrative Credential; consent of department advisor

 

EDLD 6817, 18, 19 Assessment, Mentoring & Support Practicum

(Fall, Winter, Spring—3 units each quarter = 9 units total)

This is a one-year, advanced professional practicum sequence.   The course focuses on individual assessment and self-assessment and goal-setting of candidates and planning for consonant professional development.  Candidates work with their mentor administrator and university supervisor to design an individually tailored professional growth and support plan and to engage in on-site visits, observations and leadership coaching conversations. 

 

Tier II class sessions are offered on selected Saturdays and on-line activities to be completed beyond class time.