ED X374 - Field Work Practicum

Course Description

Designed to help candidates develop the skills associated with effective school administration. 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 the student learning and achievement is the foundation for all relevant fieldwork experiences. During their fieldwork experience, candidates arte 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. This special focus is in place to expose future leaders to a range of experiences which allow for school-community connections.

Learner Outcomes

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

• Apply their theory and knowledge of administration to demonstrate competencies defined in the California Administrator Performance Expectations (CAPEs).
• Successfully complete field work emphasizing connecting schools with the community.

Notes

The program is sponsored by the Santa Barbara County Office of Education. You must be a full-time employee of the district to be eligible.