Managerial and Ethical Leadership

Catalog description

As part of the Educational Specialist (EdS) degree, this course introduces the student to the conceptual tools, theoretical formulations and research findings concerning managerial leadership in the school. This course provides students with the knowledge, skills and strategies to implement operational systems, oversee personnel, and ensure the equitable and strategic use of resources. Topics include maintaining a safe and functional school facility, legal and ethical decisions impacting personnel records and staff evaluation, effective communications, hiring and removal of personnel, legalities of school budgets and major sources of revenue, and non-fiscal resources to support school goals.