Goals and objectives will emphasize the acquisition of general knowledge and skills in the discipline. Repeatable, under different subtitles. Goals and objectives will be specifically directed at individual professional enhancement rather than the acquisition of general discipline knowledge or methodologies. Repeatable, under different subtitles. The fundamentals of working with people in educational organizations is reviewed.
Emphasis is on adult learning, communications and working in teams, and personnel issues.
External pressures on educational policies and operations, including demographics, diversity, governance, legislation, litigation, partnerships, integrated service delivery for children and families, sources of revenue, and accountability. Multiple perspectives will be used to review and analyze critical past issues and current educational dilemmas. Focus on solution strategies and their impact on practice. Repeatable, maximum concurrent enrollment is two times. Examines economics and politics of education, revenues for school systems, principles of taxation, conflicts between equality and efficient goals and local state and federal policies for education.