EDUC 656 - School Administration, Leadership and Accountability

(3 units)

Examine the evaluation processes that school administrators use to improve teaching, student achievement and outcomes. Topics include: leadership, faculty evaluation, and engaging faculty in the assessment process. View videos of classroom instruction and plan evaluation using NEPF. This course fulfills part of the Nevada State Administrative Leadership endorsement requirement and is aligned with the Professional Standards for Educational Leaders. (Formerly SNU: ALDR 615)

Maximum units a student may earn: 3

Prerequisite(s): formerly Sierra Nevada University Teacher Education student.

Grading Basis: Graded
Units of Lecture: 3
Offered: Other

Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. demonstrate understanding of historical, social, and cultural issues that influence educational policies and practices.
2. demonstrate understanding of the ultimate goal of effective school leadership is student achievement.
3. evaluate and apply principles of accountability in school administration through the use of reflective synthesis.

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