Organizational Leadership: Leading Complex School Systems

Catalog description

A systems approach to organizational leadership enables district administrators to positively influence school governance, student learning, assessment, faculty and staff development, and community engagement. Effective organizational and policy development is key to successful district leadership. This course explores both theoretical frameworks and their practical application while engaging students in discussions of contemporary and sometimes controversial issues that impact district-level leadership. Collaborative dialogue and critical conversations between students and the instructor foster the development of innovative ideas and practical solutions. By the end of the course, participants will have the knowledge, skills, and dispositions necessary to lead and manage a district in ways that promote student success and support the professional growth of their teams.