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Principalship | Teaching & Education | Online Courses
$800
Principalship
Course Description:  This course will study the wide range of responsibilities of the principal as both manager and educational leader. Topics include establishing a common vision and purpose with stakeholders, working collaboratively to achieve common goals, developing a learner centered school culture, planning for the improvement of instruction, school finance management, supervising employees, providing a safe school environment, promoting student health and welfare, and initiating, managing, and evaluating change. 
Learning Objectives:
Apply appropriate organization theory to specific issues in the principalship
Demonstrate problem analysis skills
Demonstrate verbal and written communication skills
Demonstrate sensitivity to needs of others in problem–solving situations
Demonstrate understanding of importance of positive relationships with other personnel in the school setting, e.g. central office, board of education, assistant principals, teachers and support staff 
Articulate the role of the principal in improving teaching and learning 
Articulate a basis for operation for the principal
Describe school–centered and society–related problems and issues
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Resource Management and Schools | Teaching & Education | Online Courses
$800
Resource Management in Education
Course Description: This course is designed to provide an examination of the theory and practice of human resource management and public school finance in relation to expenditures and resources at the local, state, and federal levels of support in school districts. It also provides an examination of social issues that impact the school learning environment, to include gender, quality, multicultural education, diversity; and privatization. It provides an in-depth study of the basic principles of money management in public education and how to manage it. There is a focus is on the management of dollars (fiscal), space (building operations), people (human resources), community resources (engagement) and time. Learning Objectives:
Examine the theory and practice of human resource management and public school finance in relation to expenditures and resources
Examine social issues that impact the school learning environment
Explore the management of space, time, and community resources
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School and Community Relations | Teaching & Education | Online Courses
$800
School & Community Relations
Course Description: This course is designed to empower school administrators to mobilize community resources and create partnerships that enhance and drive a school culture where all youth can succeed. The changing school in the changing community will be discussed, as well as principles of maintaining a desirable relationship. This course will also discuss powerful avenues to current school/community challenges such as character education, school violence prevention, overcoming barriers to learning, and academic reinforcement. 
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Leadership and Organizational Theories in Schools | Teaching & Education | Online Courses
$800
Leadership and Organizational Theories in Schools
Course Description:   This course will provide an analysis of the various leadership and organizational theories with a major focus on situational decision-making and its effects. The course explores and tests (through required field-based clinical activities) leadership skills and strategies necessary for effective school leadership. The student engages in an in-depth review of the literature relevant to effective organizational change and analysis as a foundation for the development of change strategies. Students will identify issues affecting the school; leadership and organizational theory will frame the discussion of the issues.  
Learning Objectives:
Identify various concepts of leadership behaviors  
Understand the importance of attitude  
Explore the power of changing what you do Leading by example  
Learn how to lead individuals to make things happen 
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Organizational Leadership in Education | Teaching & Education | Online Courses
$800
Organizational Leadership in Education Course Description: This online course provides an introduction to organizational leadership in education. It covers the basics of leading within educational institutions, including the development and implementation of initiatives, managing stakeholders, improvement programs, and asset utilization. You will learn about different techniques used in cultivating an effective working environment as well as how to develop an understanding of the school system. You will also gain an understanding of how to ensure teams are driven and focused on common goals while maintaining ethical standards. Through interactive lectures, readings, discussions, videos, and assignments you will develop your knowledge of organizational principles while learning practical skills such as leading initiatives, creating structures that foster collaboration between different departments, setting performance expectations, and connecting with stakeholders. This course is ideal for those who are looking to enhance their skills in educational decision-making or are interested in pursuing a career involving organizational leadership within the field of education. Course Objectives:
Understand basic principles of organizational leadership
Lead educational initiatives
Utilize resources responsibly
Develop strategies for improvement
Analyze data from assessments
Evaluate programs for success
Comprehend methods for stakeholder engagement
Master project task management
Create collaborative environments
Identify areas needing improvement
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Issues in School Administration and Supervision | Teaching & Education | Online Courses
$800
Issues in School Administration and Supervision
Course Description:   This course will assist students to create and maintain a successful learning organization, educational leaders must act with a reasoned understanding of major historical, philosophical, ethical, social and economic influences affecting education. This course provides students the opportunity to explore an array of education leadership issues and trends, closely examine an issue of their choosing using existing qualitative and quantitative data, and develop an action research project to address the identified problem(s), outlining possible actions and their implications. Important foundations for this exploration are: 
Learning Objectives:
Examine interactive internal systems operating within external systems 
Understand the importance of efficient and effective communication skills and networks 
Identify the necessity of positive/supportive school climate 
Recognize the need to frame, analyze, and resolve problems 
Explore the impact of current educational and social movements 
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Leadership and Teams Dynamics | Teaching & Education | Online Courses
$800
Leadership and Team Dynamics
Course Description: This course focuses on team building, teamwork, and team leading draws information from a wide variety of disciplines to introduce students to the ever important topic of teaming. 
Learning Objectives:  
Recognize when to use different types of teams 
Identify descriptions of the classic phases of team development 
Recognize basic team-building activities 
Distinguish among typical team roles in a scenario 
Recognize techniques for handling group dynamics 
Recognize methods used to evaluate teams 
Distinguish between intrinsic and extrinsic rewards 
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Educational Leadership Theory | Teaching & Education | Online Courses
$800
Educational Leadership Theory
Course Description: This course is designed to introduce the student to the theories and practices of educational leadership and organizational behaviors in school systems. Students will begin to understand and appreciate the challenges faced by modern school leaders.
Learning Objectives:
Compare and contrast different leadership styles listed in the course.
Examine differentiate factors that create an effect leader in the educational setting.
Analyze their personal leadership strengths and weaknesses as a leader
Understand the fundamentals of educational leadership
Analyze different leadership styles and determine which is most effective for a given situation
Develop strategies for creating a vision and mission statement for your school or organization
Learn how to effectively manage staff and resources
Gain knowledge on how to create a positive learning environment
Explore ways to foster collaboration among staff members
Identify strategies for engaging students in learning activities
Develop communication skills necessary for successful leadership roles
Learn how to evaluate performance and provide feedback to staff members
Understand the importance of self-reflection in order to improve as a leader
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Strategic Planning in Education | Teaching & Education | Online Courses
$800
Strategic Planning in Education
Course Description:   This course will provide an examination of planning processes used by leaders to direct educational change and improvement.  Includes strategic planning approaches designed to address macro and micro goals of organization. The course content provides the student with the historical and operational perspectives of planning in modern organizations.  Focus is on the development of planning, implementation, and leadership skills needed to direct strategic decision-making within educational settings. 
Learning Objectives:
Gain knowledge and understanding of the planning functions as related to educational settings 
Obtain a working understanding of various planning models
Understand the role of planning in relationship to other administrative responsibilities
Analyze planning models and activities utilizing a case study method
Obtain a working knowledge of tools, technologies, and data sources useful for educational planners 
Obtain a broad understanding of planning skills needed by successful educational leaders
Gain knowledge of procedures used for technology, facility, fiscal, and school improvement planning   
Develop leadership skills needed to direct strategic improvement of schools
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Leading Diverse Schools | Teaching & Education | Online Courses
$800
Leading Diverse Schools
Course Description:  This course is designed to study multicultural education and its link to school leadership, cultural understanding, and critical problems related to the organization of schools through the lens of human behavior. A focus is on the preparation of administrators to transform schools by understanding theoretical, sociological, political, and historical elements as they relate to ethnicity, race, socioeconomic status, gender, exceptionality, language, religion, and sexual orientation. In preparation for work in an increasingly diverse world, students in this course will engage in personal, professional, and organizational reflection. 
Learning Objectives:
Identify the challenges that school administrators face in ethnically diverse contexts
Understand how and why principals do or do not promote inclusive practices in their schools  
Learn to develop and implement an educational diversity policy 
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