Applicable state, federal, and case law affecting school district management is reviewed. Offered every Summer Semester. This course presents a detailed examination of leadership and management theories and research as applied to the Principalship in public and private education. Specifically considered are the skills required of the principal to effectively function as the school's administrative and instructional leader. The Florida education leadership certification examination and process will be reviewed.
Enrollment is by permission of the instructor.
Offered every Summer Semester or as needed. The historical and current financial organization and financing of public and private education in the United States is examined. Applicable Florida state public education finance law is reviewed. Fund accounting and performance based budgeting are studied using standard spreadsheet software. Offered every Fall Semester.