Strategic Leadership

Catalog description

This course examines how data analysis and the application of evidenced-based goals and actions influence school culture, student achievement, and staff performance. Students examine school data to identify gaps in student achievement, collaborate with stakeholders to develop a strategic plan, identify evidence-based strategies to improve student and staff performance, and utilize distributive leadership principles to support collaboration and engagement among staff members. Through an embedded internship, this course provides future school leaders with practical experiences to gain the skills necessary to effectively design, develop, and implement school improvement plans and create an inclusive school culture that meets the needs of a diverse student population. Prerequisite: All admission criteria for the Principal Licensure Concentration must be met prior to enrollment.