3 semester credits

Content expertise, classroom instruction, and assessment play a vital role in the successful implementation of a system's curriculum plan. Through this course, educators explore how to lead a system of school leaders who can implement research-based instructional practices that result in student success. Participants will engage in a process of analyzing achievement data, identifying concerns, and matching appropriate instructional strategies to meet student needs. They will learn how to lead others in making instructional decisions that are intentional, content-specific, differentiated to meet diverse student needs, and result in rigorous learning for all students. This course also includes the design of instructional interventions for struggling students, English language learners, and students who lack prior knowledge.