Equity, Ethics, and Excellence in School District Leadership Intensive I

Catalog description

This course is part one of a three-part experiential learning experience integrated in the Superintendent Preparation Program alongside the internship experience. These three learning experiences examine perennial issues in school district leadership related to ethics, justice, fairness, equity, equality, and excellence in schooling. Students investigate and participate in case study analysis of district level policies and practices as related to serving diverse communities. Finally, the course exposes students to ethical frameworks and culturally relevant leadership strategies aimed at ameliorating problems faced by disenfranchised groups in P-12 learning environments with an orientation toward socially just education. In addition, this course satisfies ISBE's Culturally Relevant Teaching Standards.