EDL 930 Leading School Systems for Improved Student Learning

This course is the first in the sequence leading to eligibility for the 093 Superintendent of Schools certification. It includes an overview of the major responsibilities of the position of superintendent of schools. Candidates develop a Mission, Vision and Theory of Action for district leadership. They use data and educational research to prepare a long-range District Improvement Plan, including implementation, assessment, accountability and coherence with school and departmental improvement plans. A theme throughout this course and those that follow is an emphasis on the legal, moral and ethical considerations of each issue.