ILA 6633 - Instructional Leadership

3 Semester Hour(s)

The success or failure of the school largely depends on the effectiveness of its leader in defining a mission, a professional set of core values and the implementation of the vision. For this reason, increased attention is being placed upon the preparation of the school leader. This preparation includes not only the professional knowledge but the professional dispositions-ethics and core values necessary to successful leadership. With this in mind, leaders must be able to not only manage the physical plant but also create an environment where students can learn. This course will provide program completers with the knowledge and skills necessary to lead a 21st century school but also give them tools and processes critical to the development of a mission, vision, and core values that will insure high-quality instruction and increased learning. In addition, the course will examine the strategies that are critical to continuous improvement. Candidates should expect to spend some hours in clinically related activities as part of this course.