6 semester credits

Through this course, educators explore how the role of leadership expands beyond the classroom and school to the larger educational community. Educators work toward developing the knowledge, abilities, and dispositions required of an effective leadership role to participate in sustainable education reform. They explore a variety of topics, including creating professional partnerships, participating in collegial study teams, facilitating professional development of other educators, and adeptly using collegial and collaborative processes, such as coaching and mentoring educators and other leaders. An additional focus is the relationship between school and community stakeholders. Educators also investigate the legal, business, and/or political perspectives implications of these educational issues.