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EDMS 575 ADVANCED STUDENT TEACHINGMULTIPLE SUBJECT (6)Eight hours per weekPrerequisite: Admission to the MultipleSubject Credential ProgramCorequisite: EDMS 576Participatory observation and teachingin selected schools under the supervisionof classroom teacher and universitysupervisor, with a student teachingseminar.Graded Credit/No CreditEDMS 576 ADVANCED STUDENT TEACHINGSEMINAR MULTIPLE SUBJECT (2)Two hours seminar per weekPrerequisite: Admission to the MultipleSubject Credential ProgramCorequisite: EDMS 575This course facilitates the preparation anddiscussion of practical issues relevantto the student teaching experience. Itmeets the standards set by the CaliforniaCommission on Teacher Credentialing.Repeatable up to 4 units.Graded Credit/No CreditEducation -Principals LeadershipEDPL 610 FOUNDATIONS OFCURRICULUM, INSTRUCTION,AND ASSESSMENT (3)Three hours lecture/discussion per weekPrerequisite: Admission to the PrincipalsLeadership ProgramTheories for design of curriculum,instruction and assessment in an inclusiveschool environment will be addressed.Topics include standards basedcurriculum, differentiated instruction,using assessment data to design ongoinginstruction at the classroomlevel, dynamics of the curriculumchange process. Course results in thedevelopment of a deep and internalizedunderstanding of effective teaching,learning and assessment for all studentsincluding English Language Learners andstudents with special needs.EDPL 620 INSTRUCTIONAL LEADERSHIPOF THE COLLABORATIVEINCLUSIVE SCHOOL (3)Three hours lecture/discussion per weekPrerequisite: Admission to the PrincipalsLeadership ProgramLeadership skills needed forimplementation and evaluation ofinstructional programs that meet the needsof all learners. Focus on skills needed toinvolve teachers in reform and renewal ofeducational practice, shared instructionaldecision making and systematicimprovement processes. Topics includeskills needed for effective instructionalsupervision at the program and individuallevel, development of instructional staff,mentoring, coaching, direct instructionalsupervision integrated with the personneldecision making process involving hiring,renewal of contracts and granting oftenure.EDPL 621 LAW AND SCHOOLMANAGEMENT (3)Three hours lecture/discussion per weekPrerequisite: Admission to the PrincipalsLeadership ProgramApplication of federal, state and local lawto school government and management.Topics include legal principles of statutesand case law related to conduct ofstudents, contracts, liabilities, torts, andindividual rights; legal framework forthe governance of public education;the role of the legislative process in thegovernance of schools; legal requirementsof due process as it relates to students,parents, and school personnel; andspecial education law and procedures.EDPL 622 SCHOOL FINANCE ANDPRINCIPLES OF APPLIEDLEADERSHIP (3)Three hours lecture/discussion per weekPrerequisite: Admission to the PrincipalsLeadership ProgramApplication of the principles ofleadership and management as foundin the research literature to school andfinance and management issues. Topicsinclude public school finance, effectivemanagement of fiscal resources andbusiness services at the site, budgetdevelopment and implementation at thesite level to support instructional programpriorities and needs of instructional staffin meeting the needs of all students.Communication, human relations, powerand authority, decision-making, managingconflict, facilitating change in the contextof student management, health, safety,security, school community relations, andschool support services (food services,custodial services, facilities maintenance.)EDPL 623 UNDERSTANDING ANDINFLUENCING ORGANIZATIONSIN DIVERSE COMMUNITIES (3)Three hours lecture/discussion per weekPrerequisite: Admission to the PrincipalsLeadership ProgramOrganizational theory and leadershipskills required to understand andimplement change. Topics includeorganizational structures and the culturalcontext of schooling, moral and ethicalleadership skills needed to guide, buildconsensus, resolve conflict, supportrisk-taking, and lead an entire schoolcommunity in pursuit of a shared vision ofeducational excellence for all students.EDPL 624 HUMAN RESOURCEMANAGEMENT INEDUCATION SETTINGS (3)Three hours lecture/discussion per weekPrerequisite: Admission to the PrincipalsLeadership ProgramLeadership knowledge and skills neededto manage a Human Resource Programincluding personnel administration,supervision, assignment monitoring,negotiation and administration ofcontracts, supervision of risk managementprograms and all legal aspects of HumanResources administration.EDPL 625 BUILDING COLLABORATIVE,INCLUSIVE LEARNINGCOMMUNITIES (3)Three hours lecture/discussion per weekPrerequisite: Admission to the PrincipalsLeadership ProgramUnderstanding and applying the skillsneeded to build an inclusive learningcommunity. Topics include roles andrelationships among students, staff,adults and families, professionaldevelopment, shared decision making,teacher leadership, supporting specialpopulations within the school, designingand implementing strategic plans focusedon improved student achievement for alllearners.EDPL 631 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT/FIELDWORK I (1-4)Each 1 Credit comprised of: 3 seminarsof 3 hours each, plus 20 hours of fieldstudiesPrerequisite: Admission to the EducationalLeadership ProgramStudents, working collaboratively withthe university instructor and supervisingmentor, design and implement field workexperiences that develop the skills to meetthe CCTC standards for the PreliminaryAdministrative Services Credential.Students collect documentation ofexperiences to be placed in anassessment portfolio. Repeatable up to 4units.Graded Credit/No CreditCourse Descriptions2011 – 2012www.csuci.edu • California State University Channel Islands • 2011 - 2012 Catalog247