7. to identify the implications of educational reform on school community relations. Additional readings will come from newspapers, journals, texts selected by the students in reference to requirements for assignments. Tests will be based on the materials in course lecture notes, assignments, and discussions. Graduate students will be expected to have access to local, regional, state, and national journals as well as newspapers for the purpose of reviewing articles pertinent to class discussions. In accordance with policies of the Department of Educational Leadership, APA style will be used for all papers and written assignments unless otherwise indicated.
Papers are to be typed or a word processor is to be used.
Visit one school community meeting such as an advisory board, school board, PTA, etc. Select a type of meeting that you are either unfamiliar with or have had little or no experience. Prepare a brief written narrative account of the meeting. Then write a personal reflection on the implications of the meeting positive and negative. Follow up in writing with an action plan for how you would take a proactive stance to maximize the potential positive results.