School District Superintendent and the Educational Community

Catalog description

This course is designed for aspiring superintendents and focuses on understanding a broad range of issues that are critical to the success of a new superintendent. The major purpose is to acquaint the candidate with the human and institutional problems of managing school districts and working with a Board of Education, professional and support staff, parents, students, federal and state regulatory organizations, and the greater educational community. The role of the school district superintendent is analyzed with reference to the totality of the job responsibilities, knowledge, skills, and dispositions necessary to serve successfully in the position. Open to EdD students only.