Applied District Leadership: Practicum I

Catalog description

This course is the first of two practicum experiences designed to give students practical exposure to the duties of a district administrator. Using a hands-on, research-based approach, students observe and participate in administrative tasks under the guidance of an experienced, successful district administrator. Assignments, such as reflection papers and applied activities, help students analyze how the administrator enhances learning, organizational efficiency, and leadership. Students must attend and reflect on at least two school board meetings, connecting governance with district-level leadership practice and preparing for ongoing experiential learning in the next practicum.