Comprehensive inquiry into a specific area of educational leadership. It may be repeated once with different content. 3 Study of current principles and procedures for the evaluation of school programs and personnel. The study of program evaluation including the design of a staff in-service program for developing instructional and organizational competencies. 3 Understanding of the various groups and subgroups to which a supervisor and curriculum specialist relates and of the significance of these relationships for leadership behavior.
Students complete a project which demonstrates mastery of state and department competencies.
Seminar and evaluations to measure student progress jointly conducted by University faculty and cooperating field specialist. 3 Content and activities focus on developing the skills and knowledge necessary to operate the business aspects of local schools, including obtaining, allocating and managing federal, state and local funds. Among the topics and skill competencies to be examined are school organization, curricular needs, program and staff development, strategies for institutional change, fiscal management and leadership styles. This internship is intended to provide an individually designed and carefully monitored learning experience for qualified students. Beginning and aspiring school leaders will take part in skill development seminars and will demonstrate leadership skills in their work settings under the guidance of University faculty and public school mentors.