SCHOOL DISTRICT LEADER PRACTICUM

Catalog description

Practicum (School District Level) The practicum is competency-based following the Professional Standards for School Leaders (PSEL). It constitutes 90 clock hours in a district office setting on a part-time basis. The practicum may be started upon completion of two (2) district level preparation EDL courses. The practicum provides significant opportunities in the workplace to synthesize and apply the knowledge acquired during the coursework, and to practice and develop the skills identified in the academic program. It requires a variety of substanial district office experiences over an extended period of time in diverse settings. The practicum is planned cooperatively with the on-site district level supervisor, and is supervised by university and school district personnel. The practicum cannot be started if a student has a grade of IP in EDL 599A or EDL 599B.