The Principalship
Course: Educational Administration (EdAdm) 552, section XA
Essential tasks of building level leadership in contemporary school setting are explored including strategic goal setting, mission and vision development, curriculum and organizational structure, theory and practice of scheduling, effective staff development programs, school climate and culture, effective student support programs such as counseling, attendance and discipline, and home/parental involvement and relationships.
Prerequisites: EdAdm 541 (Principles of Educational Administration) and PreLead cohort member
Dates: July 11-15, 21-22, 26-29
Day/Time: 7:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Delivery method: in West Des Moines
Location: Learning Resource Center, 3550 Mills Civic Parkway
Credit: 3 graduate credits
Tuition: $954
Delivery fee: none
Computer fee applies--see table
Off-campus program: Master of Education in Educational Leadership (emphasis in Preparation for Leadership)
Instructor: Debra VanGorp, Lecturer
Registration deadline: June 27
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Fundamentals of Education Law
Course: Educational Administration (EdAdm) 575, section XA
Constitutional, statutory, and judicial provisions as a basis for the legal operation of public schools. The law is examined as it affects the local school district, boards of education, administrators, teachers, and students at the elementary and secondary school levels.
Prerequisites: EdAdm 541 (Principles of Educational Administration) and PreLead cohort member
Dates: June 13, 17, 20, 27, 29, July 6
Day/Time: 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. (July 6 only 8 a.m.-12:00 noon)
Delivery method: on DMACC campus
Location: Ankeny, Building x
Credit: 3 graduate credits
Tuition: $954
Delivery fee: none
Computer fee applies--see table
Off-campus program: Master of Education in Educational Leadership (emphasis in Preparation for Leadership)
Instructor: Tom Alsbury, Assistant Professor
Registration deadline: May 31
Text: Alexander and Alexander. 2005. American Public School Law. 6th ed. Wadsworth/Thomson Learning.