Focuses on policy-setting processes. Primary focus on the financing of Illinois public schools. The theoretical background and legal bases of public school finance and the application of those theories to various school finance models. Budget analysis, state aid mechanisms, taxing and auditing processes, and legal foundations in relation to salary, transportation, contracts, liability, and managing facilities will be emphasized. Practicing consultants and school business managers, case studies, and simulated materials will be used to highlight practical applications.
Content is designed for the practical application of school law.
The major purpose of the practicum is to provide the student with a supervised experience in the functions and duties associated with instructional leadership and school management. Each student will participate in administrative activities related to instructional leadership one term and school management the other term. Examples of tasks include staff and curriculum development, pupil personnel services, establishing and maintaining effective learning environments, implementation of policy, business, and facilities management, and community relations. The major purpose of the practicum is to provide the student with a supervised experience in the functions and duties associated with instructional leadership and school management. Each student will participate in administrative activities related to instructional leadership one term and school management the other term.