EDUC X484 - Instructional Leadership for School Administrators
Course Description
Through lecture, group activities, discussion, and field work experiences, you receive background and practice in classroom observation, evidence gathering, data analysis, conversation, and instructional feedback leading to changes and improvement in classroom instruction. Develop:
- skills in observation and processes to drive instructional improvement
- a deeper understanding of effective communication and relationship building
- discussions with the school community to impact school culture
Following observation and evidence gathering, you will engage in coaching and other data-driven professional activities. Additional course activities include readings, simulations, video analysis, case studies, and group processing.Topics are aligned to the California Performance Expectations for Administrators and the Model Code of Ethics for Educators.
Prerequisites
Admission to Riverside County Office of Education’s Preliminary Administrative Services Credential Program.
Meet at least one of the following:
- Hold a valid California clear or life teaching credential requiring a bachelor’s degree and a program of professional preparation, including student teaching;
- A valid California clear or life Designated Subjects Teaching Credential, provided the holder also possesses a bachelor’s degree or higher from a regionally-accredited college or university;
- A valid clear or life California Pupil Personnel Services Credential, Teacher Librarian Services Credential, Speech-Language Pathology Services Credential, Clinical or Rehabilitative Services Credential, or a School Nurse Services Credential, requiring a bachelor’s degree and a program of professional preparation including filed practice or the equivalent.