Principles of Educational Administration
Course: Educational Adminstration (EDADM) 541, XA
Basic principles of educational organizations, including an understanding of organizational behavior and theoretical approaches to administration. Exploration of substantive elements related to school reform, such as leadership, the change process, current issues in education, and developing a shared vision and mission.
Other Requirements: Teacher licensure & Atlantic PreLead Cohort member
Dates: 06/23/2008-07/09/2008
Days/Times: June 23, 24, 25, July 8, 9; 9am-3pm
Delivery Method: WebCT and Atlantic
Location: IWCC Cass County Center, room 105
Credit: 3 graduate credits
Tuition: $1077
Computer fee applies--see table
Off-campus program: Master of Education in Educational Leadership
Instructor: Jan Westerman-Beatty, Clinician
Text: TBA

Current Issues in Site-Level Leadership
Course: Educational Adminstration (EDADM) 552, XA
Essential tasks of building-level leadership and management in contemporary school settings, including: curriculum and organizational structure, theory and practice of scheduling, financial management, roles and responsibilities of governance, communication and public relations skills, home/parental involvement and relationships, project and crisis management, technology integration, school climate and culture, effective student support programs such as counseling and guidance, attendance and discipline.
Required Courses: EdAdm 541
Other Requirements: Member of PreLead Cohort
Dates: 06/10/2008-07/01/2008
Days/Times: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday; 8am-12pm
Delivery Method: WebCT and Ankeny
Location: DMACC/ANKENY campus in Building 15 room 2
Credit: 3 Graduate credits
Tuition:$1077
Computer fee applies--see table
Off-campus program: Master of Education in Educational Leadership - PreLEAD
Instructor: Gary Ratigan, Clinician
Text:TBA

Leading School Reform
Course: Educational Adminstration (EDADM) 554, XW
Study of principles of transformational leadership and collaborative decision-making skills. Leadership activities that facilitate the development of a school culture that embraces change and school reforms that result in high quality schools dedicated to improved student achievement.
Required Courses: EdAdm 541
Other Requirements: Member of GDM 8 PreLead Cohort
Dates: 06/02/2008-08/03/2008
Days/Times: May 14-15, 8am-5pm; May 16, 8am-1pm; June 30, 9am-4pm; July 1, 8am-3pm
Delivery Method: WebCT
Credit: 3 Graduate credits
Tuition:$1077
Computer fee applies--see table
Off-campus program: Master of Education in Educational Leadership - PreLEAD
Instructor: Scott McLeod, Associate Professor
Text:TBA

School Systems as Learning Cultures
Course: Educational Adminstration (EDADM) 556, XA
Practical and theoretical perspectives on school administrative problems from critical pedagogical studies and research. Exploration of related issues such as cultural literacy, forms of authority and control, and other historical problems of schools in dealing with minorities and culturally different persons.
Required Courses: EdAdm 541
Other Requirements: Storm Lake 1 PreLead Cohort member
Dates: 06/10/2008-07/02/2008
Days/Times: Tuesday, Wednesday; 8am-3:30pm
Delivery Method: WebCT
Credit: 3 Graduate credits
Tuition:$1077
Computer fee applies--see table
Off-campus program: Master of Education in Educational Leadership - PreLEAD
Instructor: Joanne Marshall, Assistant Professor
Text:TBA

Human Resource Development for Learning
Course: Educational Administration (EDADM) 557, XA
Examination of constitutional, statutory, and judicial provisions as a basis for the legal operation of educational institutions. Rights and ethical responsibilities of school leaders are examined in relation to their roles and responsibilities with boards, other school personnel, and students.
Required Courses: EDADM 541
Other Requirements: PreLead cohort member
Dates: June 25; July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
Days/Times: Tuesday, Wednesday; 8:20am-4:30pm
Delivery Method: WebCT and Mason City
Credit: 3 graduate credits
Tuition: $1077
Computer fee applies--see table
Off-campus program: Master of Education in Educational Leadership
Instructor: Brad Buck, Lecturer
Text: (1) Schmoker, Mike.  Results Now: How We Can Achieve Unprecedented Improvements in Teaching and Learning (ISBN 1-4166-0358-1).
(2) Seyfarth, J. T. (2005). Human resource management for effective schools (5th ed.). Needham Heights, MA: Allyn and Bacon. ISBN #0-205-41276-9

Diverse Learning Needs
Course: Educational Administration (EDADM) 558, XA
Learner needs will be examined from major psycho/social perspectives with stress upon developmental phases of normal growth along with common problems encountered in schools. Issues of racism, gender bias, and socio-economic problems that influence learner responsiveness to school curricula and administrative regulatons, routines, and legal requirements.
Required Courses: EdAdm 541
Other Requirements: PreLead Cohort Member
Dates: 07/18/2008-08/02/2008
Days/Times: July 18, 19, 26, 28, 31; August 2; 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Delivery Method: WebCT and Ankeny
Location: DMACC/ANKENY campus in Building 15 room 3
Credit: 3 graduate credits
Tuition: $1077
Computer fee applies--see table
Off-campus program: Master of Education in Educational Leadership
Instructor: Donna Wilkin, Lecturer
Text: TBA

Curriculum Leadership
Course: Educational Adminstration (EDADM) 559, XA
Generic administrative approaches to the design and delivery of elementary and secondary school curricula including the study of the organizations for learning; cognition and learning theories; validation; concepts of balance; school goals, student assessments and reporting of progress, alignment, and professional development; development of curriculum guides; mapping; employing national standards and benchmarks.
Required Courses: EdAdm 541
Other Requirements: Member of Storm Lake 1 PreLead Cohort
Dates: 07/07/2008-07/29/2008
Days/Times: Monday, Tuesday; 8am-3:30pm
Delivery Method: WebCT and Storm Lake
Credit: 3 Graduate credits
Tuition:$1077
Computer fee applies--see table
Off-campus program: Master of Education in Educational Leadership - PreLEAD
Instructor: Kay Forsythe, Temporary Assistant Professor

Education Law and Ethics Course
Course: Educational Adminstration (EDADM) 575, XW
Examination of constitutional, statutory, and judicial provisions as a basis for the legal operation of educational institutions. Rights and ethical responsibilities of school leaders are examined in relation to their roles and responsibilities with boards, other school personnel, and students.
Required Courses: EdAdm 541
Other Requirements: Member of GDM 8 PreLead Cohort
Dates: 06/02/2008-08/03/2008
Delivery Method: WebCT
Credit: 3 Graduate credits
Tuition:$1077
Computer fee applies--see table
Off-campus program: Master of Education in Educational Leadership - PreLEAD
Instructor: Scott McLeod, Associate Professor

Program Induction Leadership Seminar
Course: Educational Adminstration (EDADM) 620X, XA
Assessments in various communication skills, intrapersonal ledership skills, technology skills, and facilitation skills will form the basis for the development of an Individualized Learning Plan for the rest of the CAS program. Orientation to program expectations and leadership challenges in the context of schooling for a global society.
Computer Requirements: e-mail capabilities
Other Requirements:admission to the Certificate of Advanced Studies (CAS) Program
Dates: 06/16/2008-06/20/2008
Days/Times: June 16, 10:00am-5:45pm; June 17-20, 8am-4pm
Delivery Method: Ames
Location: DMACC/Hunziker Center Ames, Room 110
Credit: 3 graduate credits
Tuition: $1077
Computer fee applies--see table
Off-campus program: Certificate of Advanced Studies
Instructor: Jan Westerman-Beatty, Clinician
Text: TBA

Mid-Program Leadership Seminar
Course: Educational Adminstration (EDADM) 623X, XA
Mid-program candidate assessments of progress, and exploration of leadership strategies for working with diverse populations
Computer Requirements: Internet access, e-mail capabilities
Dates: 07/29/2008-07/30/2008
Days/Times: Wednesday, Thursday; 8:00AM - 4:00PM
Delivery Method: Ames
Credit: 1 Graduate credit
Tuition:$359
Computer fee applies--see table
Off-campus program: Certificate of Advanced Studies - CAS
Instructor: Jan Beatty and Mike Book, Clinician
Text: TBA

School Finance
Course: Educational Adminstration (EDADM) 624X, XA
General issues of school finance and managing school financial affairs. Role of the federal, state and local governments in educational finance, tax issues, and structures, bonding. budget procedures and non-public school finance issues.
Computer Requirements: Internet access, e-mail capabilities
Dates: 05/14/2008-07/01/2008
Delivery Method: Ames
Credit: 2 Graduate credits
Tuition:$718
Computer fee applies--see table
Off-campus program: Certificate of Advanced Studies - CAS
Instructor: Jim Scharff, Temporary Assistant Professor
Text:TBA