EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP PROGRAM

@ University of Kansas

This program emphasizes the fundamental knowledge and policy development skills neecessary for an administrator. In addition, it also enhances pedagogical knowledge and leadership, expands the understanding of schooling and helps to develop an appreciation of the political, economic, and social forces that influence the decisions of educational leaders.

COURSES INCLUDED IN THIS PROGRAM:

ELPS 750 - THE PRINCIPALSHIP
ELPS 756 - DATA-DRIVEN LEADERSHIP
EPSY 715 - UNDERSTANDING RESEARCH IN EDUCATION
ELPS 757 - EDUCATION IN AMERICAN SOCIETY
ELPS 752 - EDUCATION LAW
ELPS 755 - HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
ELPS 852 - SCHOOL RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
ELPS 854 - STUDENTS IN SOCIETY
SPED 756 - SPECIAL EDUCATION POLICY, PRACTICE, AND POLITICS
ELPS 853 - STAFF EVALUATION AND DEVELOPMENT
C&T 806 - INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES AND MODELS
ELPS 895 - INTERNSHIP

UNIQUE FEATURES OF THIS PROGRAM:

JAYHAWKVILLE - Jayhawkville is an interactive, virtual school district that allows students to apply theory into a practical setting. Designed from case studies, Jayhawkville consists of over 30 simulated school schools in suburban, urban, and rural communities. In addition, this experience includes scenarios including educators and students that represent diverse, real-world experiences. Other facets included in this school district consist of test scores, demographics, and socioeconomic data. Jayhawkville prepares the aspiring educational administrator with the unique challenges seen in the occupation and allows for the discovery of solutions.
INTERNSHIP GATEWAY - The Internship Gateway is the culminating experience of students at the University of Kansas. This provides on-site development of the skills necessary to effectively function as a school building leader. Activities are tailored to the needs of individual students in consultation with a university advisor and a field advisor.