This course provides students an in-depth study of legal and policy issues inherent in instructional, noninstructional, and administrative positions throughout the education profession. Special attention is given to legal and policy issues in the field of special education, personnel, policy development, and specific political issues that impact upon the role and direction or education in America. The purpose of the course is to prepare educational leaders to recognize and be able to propose appropriate solutions for the social problems of children and youth which contribute to behavioral and learning difficulties. Emphasis is placed on using acquired knowledge to reflect upon possible causes and solutions and make informed decisions which will assist students and parents deal successfully with societal forces. The purpose is to prepare educational leaders to become effective mentors, providing guidance and professional support, for aspiring future leaders.
Emphasis is placed on reflective decision-making concerning the strengths and needs of the mentoree.
The purpose of this course is to expose future school leaders to methods of research especially suited to active involvement of practicing school administrators in scientific inquiry related to school problems. The intention is to stimulate school leaders to think reflectively about current problems facing American schools at all levels and the methods available for collecting data about these problems and seeking solutions to them. This course is designed to provide students the opportunity to engage in a school improvement project utilizing the tools of total quality education process. The purpose of this course is to provide students the opportunity to explore the emerging role of technology in the restructuring of education. Emphasis will be on skills and understanding required for developing and implementing a technology plan, and for providing technology leadership for restructuring schools.