Campus Leadership Experience Part I.

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This course provides campus-based experiential learning opportunities for students to develop the leadership skills necessary to guide instructional programs. Through program texts, interviews, assignments, and projects, students will demonstrate their growth in leadership by creating a Principal Leadership Portfolio (PLP). In this course, students will focus on the first phase of the PLP, which includes conducting a needs assessment and developing an action plan to address campus priorities. The principal practicum meets Texas Education Agency (TEA) requirements as a supervised, school-based experience for students pursuing principal certification in Texas. As part of the Principal Certification Program, students must complete six semester credit hours (SCH) of practicum experience across Campus Leadership Experience Part I and Part II. Practicum requirements include: • 160 documented clock hours (80 minimum per course), recorded in a Leadership Activity Log, to demonstrate proficiency in each Texas principal standard. • Three 45-minute formal observations (totaling at least 135 minutes) • Three 15-minute walkthroughs per semester (six total throughout the practicum) By integrating practical experience with structured mentorship, this course equips aspiring principals with the skills and confidence needed to excel as campus leaders.