EDU628 : Using Data for Instructional Decision-Making / Practicum for School Leaders

Candidates examine demographic and achievement data in their school against a backdrop of current educational issues. They conduct classroom research, interviews, surveys, walkthroughs, literature reviews, and job-embedded professional development in addition to consulting professional web sites, organizations, and relevant funding sources (to be included in a school portfolio). Candidates then analyze these data given their school’s goals and mission statement, and develop a 30, 60, 90-day plan. Candidates also study current frameworks, theories, practices, and techniques used for school/teacher leadership. Candidates implement their school leadership plan in this course and gather data on school improvement results. Candidates present results to school staff and the school’s site-based council following implementation.