Introduction to Educational Leadership

Catalog description

This course is only open to students participating in the Aspiring Leaders Partnership with OCM BOCES. This course will provide students with a foundational understanding of the 10 PSEL Standards: Standard 1. Mission, Vision, and Core Values Standard 2. Ethics and Professional Norms Standard 3. Equity and Cultural Responsiveness Standard 4. Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment Standard 5. Community of Care and Support for Students Standard 6. Professional Capacity of School Personnel Standard 7. Professional Community for Teachers and Staff Standard 8. Meaningful Engagement of Families and Community Standard 9. Operations and Management Standard 10. School Improvement Students enrolled in this class will begin to look at the day-to-day operations of a school through a leadership lens instead of a teacher lens. Students will learn about different leadership styles. The class will also look at what is required to lead purposeful change. In this course, written and oral communication and interpersonal skills are studied and practiced.