This course is designed to familiarize aspiring superintendents with the legal bases for the administration of public schools. Federal and state constitutional provisions and statutes, along with administrative regulations, contract law, local school board policies and case law research necessary in decision-making process. Course activities will include lectures, class discussions, student research, oral and written reports, examinations and a related field episode. The purpose of this course is to familiarize the future school district superintendent with the political and legal aspects of school finance. Students will analyze local, state and federal revenue and expenditure plans as they relate to the school district educational plan.
Course includes a field episode individually designed for study and experience in school finance.
This course will offer the participant an opportunity to learn and demonstrate competencies in planning, developing and managing technology and facilities in Pennsylvania school districts. Through classroom activities and on-site visitations, the participant will deal with challenges that are faced by school superintendents. This course is designed to familiarize the future school district superintendent with effective communications strategies for positive school public relations and marketing techniques. Major concepts and ideas of strategic leadership through strategic planning, policy making, school board relations, and interpersonal relations will be explored in this course through traditional and experimental methods.