ED X385 - Change Leadership in California Education Systems
Course Description
Preliminary Administrative Services Credential (PASC) Program Continuing Education Units
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This course is designed to provide a background and basis for all work in the Center for Educational Excellence. The course emphasizes the political, social, and economic background of education, and the historical and philosophical forces giving rise to the institutional practices that limit student academic and social success. Major theories in educational leadership are introduced in this course as well as the relationship between theory and practice in the context of contemporary issues in California. There is a special focus on change leadership in this course. The course focuses on the relationships between federal, state, and local policies and introduces accountability systems for students, staff, and systems. The latter half of the course will use our understanding of change leadership as a prism for evaluating instructional leadership decisions including all matters related to curriculum, instruction, and assessment.
Course Outline
Learner Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, candidates will be able to:
- Demonstrate understanding of the school and community context, including the instructional implications of cultural/linguistic, socioeconomic, and political factors.
- Implement change strategies based on current relevant theories and best practices in school improvement.