MED 7590 School Leadership: Theory and Practice

This course explores theory and practice related to organizational behavior, development, models, and change; shared decision-making; and instructional leadership. Major topics include the new roles of school leaders, issues related to school reform, community and stakeholder involvement, improvement of the teaching and learning environment, enhancing student achievement, and ethics.  The NELP and PSEL Standards are covered in this course as building blocks to understanding the nature of innovative school leadership throughout the program.  It is recommended that this course be taken early in the MED School Leadership Program.