EDLD 649 Executive Academy in Visionary Leadership and Educational Reform *

The Executive Academy examines the work of the superintendent and the executive leadership team as they focus on creating and sustaining a high-performance school system. Candidates study powerful processes for creating and implementing shared visions and strategic planning efforts. They apply research-based strategic planning processes that address student performance needs while motivating and guiding professional learning communities through the deployment of Educational Reform Initiatives. They learn strategies to involve key stakeholders and facilitate processes that focus reform around the Nine Characteristics of High Performing Schools. 

 

Credits

5

Prerequisite

Admission to Executive Leadership Program

Outcomes

1. This course will prepare students to:
2. Demonstrate an ability to diagnose and resolve system conflicts, issues, and problems.
3. Demonstrate system-wide collaboration and teamwork.
4. Develop a theory of action.
5. Demonstrate understanding of facets of system-wide leadership.