ED X385.6 - CalAPA and Fieldwork Practicum and Performance Assessment
Course Description
This course focuses on the development of skills associated with effective school administration. Fieldwork allows for the aspiring administrator to learn about the elements of effective leadership in the context of the California Administrator Performance Expectations (CAPEs). The field experience is designed to provide candidates with many opportunities to apply new knowledge and skills within an effective learning environment. Field experiences acquaint candidates with a wide range of administrative responsibilities, and provide for the development of leadership and management skills. The support of student learning and achievement is the foundation for all relevant fieldwork experiences. During their fieldwork experience, candidates are expected to develop and demonstrate competencies defined in the California Administrator Performance Expectations (CAPEs). There is a special focus within the fieldwork on connecting the school with the community.
By the end of this course, candidates will complete 60 hours of fieldwork and the CalAPA.
Course Outline
This course is designed to help candidates understand how to apply systems thinking to set priorities and manageorganizational complexity given the current context of educational leadership in California.
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This course is part of the Preliminary Administrative Services Credential Program for Las Virgenes Unified School District.