The School as Cultural and Political Entity

Catalog description

This course examines the skills and dispositions teacher leaders need to promote and support equitable learning communities in schools within the contemporary political, social, economic, and cultural context in which an educational system operates. It examines the major themes of instructional leadership, including instructional coaching, professional development, leveraging data, integrating technology, and allocating resources to help promote and support effective learning environments for all students. Participants will explore these topics through the lens of working within the systems of the school as well as working with families and the community at large.