3 semester credits

In this introductory course, education professionals explore the connection between curriculum, instruction, assessment, and professional development as well as the importance of each on student achievement. Education professionals examine leadership, in addition to change and systems theory, within the context of developing and implementing a shared vision for student learning that is embraced by all educators and families within a school community. Additionally, education professionals are introduced to Walden University's Richard W. Riley College of Education and Human Services and the requirements of the Education Specialist (EdS) program.