EDSL 8875 School & District Resourse Management

This course promotes management and monitoring of school operations that promote the mission and vision of the school. Additionally, the course establishes a link between fiscal, physical, and other resources to support curriculum, instruction, and assessment. The course emphasizes a link between resource management and student learning while emphasizing that leaders are responsible for the school's monetary and other resources. It encourages relationships with the community, feeder schools, central office, and school boards to promote achievement of the school's mission and vision. Finally, leaders are encouraged to utilize strategies of conflict management to promote fair and equitable conflict management in school settings. The course provides opportunities to promote ethical and professional conduct which places children at the center of all decision-making.

Credits

3

Student Learning Outcomes

SCHOOL OF EDUCATION OUTCOMES (See School of Education Syllabus A – IV)

COURSE OUTCOMES

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

1. Demonstrate the understanding of ethical principles in decision-making while considering the impact of decisions on all involved parties.
2. Demonstrate the ability to manage school system resources in a manner which promotes student academic success and well-being.
3. Demonstrate the ability to identify, allocate, and monitor school system resources to promote teacher roles and responsibilities in addressing student learning needs.
4. Demonstrate the ability to apply the mandates of Constitutional law, statutory law, case law, ethical practices and other requirements regarding issues of school finance.
5. Demonstrate knowledge of technology and communication systems that facilitate curriculum, instruction, assessment, student learning, teacher professional growth, and community engagement.
6. Demonstrate the ability to manage facilities and auxiliary services to promote high performance and productivity.
7. Demonstrate knowledge and practice within the bounds of professional norms for practice as school leaders.