The course is designed for school superintendents, business managers, and other school personnel whose responsibilities include school plant planning and management. Topics considered include how to use and maintain present school plants, keeping the school board and community informed as to building needs, selecting architects, and financing construction, and the developing educational specifications. Twelve hours of Principalship core course work, ASE 532, ASE 664, and ASE 671 . This course is designed to certify individuals as having completed Instructional Leadership Development. Emphasis is also placed on the improvement of instruction through research findings and demonstration of instructional improvement in various curricular offerings.
Study is made of the administrator's role in recruiting and retaining adequate staff.
Such topics as recruitment, salary policy, tenure, leaves, contractual obligations, and academic freedom are considered. Twelve hours of Principalship core course work and ASE 671 . This course is designed to prepare individuals to assess the effectiveness of instruction. Emphasis is also placed on evaluation techniques, conferencing with teachers and development of professional growth plans. This course will provide practicing and prospective school administrators an opportunity to become current with state and national education issues.