The delivery of effective curriculum involving the parents and the school community in improvement efforts is introduced, along with the role of the principal as curriculum leader and the leader of change. The use of technology is examined and applied to the appropriate levels of schooling. An environment of high expectations of self, student and staff performance is cultivated. The importance of a caring school community is studied. Provision is made for the development of guidelines, techniques, and practices which facilitate positive relationships between the school, the parents and the community.
Emphasis is placed on the non-academic services which are provided in the schools.
Consideration is given to the influence of these services on other school personnel and parents. The role of intervention assistant teams is discussed. Confidentiality and privacy of school records are studied. Utilizing community resources to assist students in need is a focus of this course along with collaboration and communication with families. A dult learning strategies for professional staff development to improve student learning outcomes according to district and building parameters are studied.