EDPF 513 Supervision and Evaluation provides a study of numerous pedagogical approaches that show supervision and evaluation as two separate but complementary responsibilities of the school administrator. The course is designed to provide educators with the knowledge and skills needed to guide and maximize the professional growth of all teachers, pre-service, novice, veteran, and marginal. Readings also focus on the development of an effective accountability process that aligns with teacher standards and district policies. The course culminates with readings and activities for the prospective school administration to reflect and self-assess his/her leadership knowledge and skills according to the ELCC Standards.
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EDPZ 509 Internship – Curriculum Coordinator (non masters)
This internship course is designed to prepare students for assuming the role of a curriculum coordinator/instructional leader through completion of practical field-based experiences and joint supervision of a school administrator …
EDPV 596 Internship – Administrative Leadership (non-masters)
Students will examine the issues and trends in school leadership and the role of the standards movement on leadership, curriculum, and instruction. They will also explore the role of school culture in creating an effective learning environment. Students are expected to define their current understanding of instructional leadership, consider realistic alternatives to existing school practices, …
EDLD 515ME Internship – Adult Education Administration Leadership
This internship course is designed to prepare students for assuming the role of an adult education director/administrator through completion of on site experiences with joint supervision of a school …
EDLD 509ME Instructional Leadership
This course prepares educators to lead continuous improvement of school curriculum and instruction. Students will come to understand the role of learning theory, curriculum design, instructional strategies, supervisory practices, and assessment techniques in creating and maintaining high-quality teaching and learning. Students will learn to lead colleagues in planning, designing, implementing, and evaluating curriculum. Students will …
EDLD 507ME Ethical Decision Making
This course is designed to provide educational leaders with an in-depth study of the current and anticipated ethical issues and dilemmas facing schools within our changing culture and society.
EDLD 506ME Special Education Law for Administrators
ONLINE: This course examines the legal bases of special education policy. Students will review legal issues and cases in the United States and in the State of Maine. Legal issues of importance to administrators employed in Maine are studied as well.
EDLD 505ME Community Relations
ONLINE: This course provides a study of “current developments and concepts on school and community relations…including how schools are successfully using new and emerging communication technology; attracting new students …
EDLD 504ME Supervision and Evaluation
ONLINE: This course provides a study of numerous pedagogical approaches that show supervision and evaluation as two separate but complementary responsibilities of the school administrator.
EDLD 503ME Organizational Theory and Planning
ONLINE: This course will present a readable, teachable, relevant, and timely look at educational leadership and organizational behavior. This course will be aligned with the Interstate School Leaders Licensure Consortium (ISLLC) …
EDLD 502ME Educational Leadership
ONLINE: This course will reflect on case studies with a focus on solutions and theoretical ideas. Students will become familiar with creating an environment to develop a vision and how to assess an organizational culture.
EDLD 501ME Federal and Maine Law for Administrators
ONLINE: This course examines the legal bases of public education policy. Students will review legal issues and cases in the United States and in the State of Maine. Legal issues of importance …
EDLD 500ME School Finance and Budget
ONLINE: This course will focus upon the fundamentals of school finance. You will be introduced to the fiscal concepts and practices related to the budgeting process. According to our author …
EA 574 Internship- Administration Leadership
The reflective seminar course is designed to support students while assuming the role of a school administrator. This seminar offers field-based experiences and joint supervision of a school administrator.
EA 572 Seminar – Administration Leadership
Seminar – Administration Leadership is a reflective course which is designed to support students while assuming the role of a school administrator. This seminar addresses the many issues that …
EA 565 Facilities Management
This course provides an in-depth examination of the key roles and functions of facilities planning and management from the vantage point of a school district’s central office and local school.
EA 563 Supervision and Evaluation
Supervision and Evaluation addresses the role of induction, mentoring, supervision, evaluation, and professional development in teacher effectiveness and the alignment of those elements of profession growth with student achievement.
EA 555 Curriculum Development
This course focuses on the use of data to improve curriculum, instruction, and learning. It explores best practices in assessment strategies, data collection techniques and data analysis methods designed to inform decision making in schools …
EA 535 Strategic Management and Design
Strategic Management and Design is designed to address the critical role of developing and sustaining a professional school culture that promotes success for all students through reflective practice, high expectations of all stakeholders, and continuous learning for all staff.
EA 530 Family and Community Engagement
Family and Community Engagement explores and analyzes the school leader’s role in organizing, implementing, and evaluating family and community engagement.
EA 525 Human Resources and Organizational Potential
Human Resources and Organizational Potential Human Resources and Organizational Potential examines the broad and extended role of human resources as a translator of strategy …