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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Personnel Administration | Teaching & Education | Online Courses
$800
Administration of School Personnel
Course Description: This course provides an overview of the myriad of duties and responsibilities of the office of human resources. Through individual assignments and small/large group experiences, candidates gain the knowledge, skills, and attributes involved in leading both professional and non-professional staff. Specific case studies are presented, guest speakers are invited to present, and specific theories and philosophies are studied. Matters having to do with leadership and organization of school personnel will be addressed. Exploration of topics such as recruitment and selection; induction; professional development; supervision and evaluation; discipline and dismissal; the work environment; compensation and benefits; administering employee contracts; and legal issues in personnel management will be included.
Learning Objectives:
Explore the evolution of education administration and its future as an academic discipline and a profession
Differentiate among the various functions that public managers perform
Examine the political, socio-economic, cultural, and diversity issues involved in major debates of education administration
Explain the roles of education administrators as public managers and policymakers
Explain the interaction of administrative and political processes in education administration
Examine the importance of ethical standards and behavior of education managers
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Supervision for Instructional Development | Teaching & Education | Online Courses
$800
Supervision for Instructional Development
Course Description: This online course provides an introduction to the fundamentals of supervision in instructional development. It covers the basics, including how to lead and oversee instructional improvement efforts, design curriculum, assess learning needs and develop initiatives. You will learn about different techniques used in creating a collaborative team environment as well as how to guide projects utilizing resources and personnel. You will also gain an understanding of how to collaborate with stakeholders, and execution of policy while ensuring quality standards are met. Through interactive lectures, readings, discussions, videos, and assignments you will develop your knowledge of supervision principles while learning practical skills such as leading teams effectively, task management, resource utilization, and instruction evaluation. This course is ideal for those who are looking to further their understanding of instructional development or are interested in pursuing a role involving supervision or leadership within the education field. Course Objectives:
Understand basic principles of supervising instruction
Lead a team effectively
Utilize resources appropriately
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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