EDA 506 Intro to Ed Lead & Adm - SDBL

An overview of administrative and organizational theory applied to the educational environment with an emphasis on finance and operational systems. Provides students with a theoretical and historical understanding of educational goals, structures, politics, governance, financing and relations with internal and external constituencies. Emphasis is placed on school business and operational administrative competencies and planning for effective change and efficient use of resources aligned to educational goals. Students work on their personal Professional Development Plans which they directly link to national and state education leadership standards and practices. Work on these plans continues throughout the program. Students are expected to review school programs and operations at school sites they select. This is a core requirement for the School District Business Leader certification program. (On-line, for SDBL Students). Offered in sequence with each Cohort Group. (3 credits)