School of Education

Graduates of the School Building Leadership Program will act with integrity and fairness an in an ethical manner as they demonstrate the following knowledge, skills and dispositions:

• Articulate and sustain a vision of student learning, professional growth and effective schooling and the ability to mobilize stakeholders toward effective implementation of that vision
• Implement effective management of school operations and resources for a safe, effective and efficient learning environment
• Collaborate with family and community organizations to respond to diverse needs and mobilize community resources to promote school goals
• Understand, respond to and influence the larger social, cultural, legal and economic forces as they impact the school
• Effectively utilize current research findings to evaluate and modify programs and procedures within the school system and support the collection and evaluation of relevant data to inform decision making at the classroom level
• Provide leadership toward the application of technology within the classrooms and school building to effectively respond to school accountability requirements
• Become aware of the changing role of the school within the community and the importance of community participation and resources in the development and evolution of the school system

Graduates of the School District Leadership Program will also demonstrate the following:

• A deep understanding of the instrumental role of district level policies in remediating challenges to student learning and achievement and unequal access to educational resources
• Through familiarity with the federal and state-level policy context affecting schooling and education
• Ability to effectively support schools in the realization of their educational mission