This course centers Leadership Disposition 1: Model the school’s core principles (mission, vision, and core value) in all aspects of leadership. This course prepared me as a school leader to use data analysis, evidence-based strategies, and distributive leadership to develop and implement inclusive school improvement plans that enhance student achievement for all learners and staff performance through an embedded internship experience.

This course fulfills the internship requirement of the Education Leadership: Principal Licensure Concentration. Prior to this course I will complete the required 300 total hours of internship activities that specifically align to the Colorado Principal Quality and English Learner Standards. In this course, I will complete assignments focused on their clinical experiences and document proficiency of both the State standards and program Leadership Dispositions.

This course examines instructional leadership in K-12 schools with special attention to promoting the success of every student through data-driven decision-making and evidence-based instructional practices. Through this course, I will build a collaborative culture of inquiry, establish teacher evaluation and feedback skills, develop master school schedules, and create needs-based professional learning opportunities.

This course introduces theory, evidence-based methods and research-based practices that promote an inclusive and welcoming school climate to encourage the holistic development of every learner. I will explore the impact of equity in school cultures, analyze equitable frameworks, and identify research-based strategies to foster cultural competency within the school community.

This course provides an overview of the human resource functions of a school leader and introduces strategies to create inclusive, effective learning environments. I will investigate models of teacher evaluation, analyze data and design professional development experiences utilizing research-based practices and accountability plans to address learner achievement gaps.

This course provides an overview of the managerial functions of a school leader and presents research-based strategies for ensuring the effective use of school resources including the integration of technology and utilization of data to drive decision-making. I will analyze the impact of policy and legislation on school planning and evaluate school planning documents for compliance. To promote a safe school culture I will examine research-based strategies for conflict resolution and identify areas for improvement in my own school network.

This course presents research-based strategies to increase stakeholder engagement within the school community and with external partners. I will identify and integrate external resources into the school community to support learning goals, develop plans to improve communication among stakeholders, and create policy and guidelines for using electronic communication tools. I will evaluate existing guidebooks and written communications and make revisions to better meet the needs of all community members.

This course provides an advanced examination of educator-led action research for instructional improvement and student learning. Participants explore action research methodologies, data collection and analysis techniques, and develop skills to interpret findings and create data-driven educational enhancement plans.