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EDL-ORE Orientation to Educational Leadership Programs0 Hours
- The Indiana Wesleyan University Educational Leadership (EDL) Orientation course is designed to provide students with the opportunity to get to know the members of their cohort, to gain understanding of the university structures and policies as they relate to the program, to become acquainted with Indiana Wesleyan University's learning management system, Blackboard, and to gain an understanding of the policies and procedures of both the IWU School of Educational Leadership and the Principal Leadership or Education Specialist program.
EDL-657 Instructional Leadership Through Effective Management of Human Capital3 Hours
- Instructional Leadership Through Effective Management of Human Capital examines the roles of the K-12 building administrative leader in establishing and maintaining a culture of maximum student achievement by skillful recruitment/recommendation for hiring, supervision, evaluation, and support of building staff. Best practices in building leadership and practical application of leadership theories, visionary planning, and collaborative commitment to school improvement will be examined. Strategies for successful conflict resolution and managing change within the context of continual improvement will be explored.
EDL-618 Professional, Ethical, and Legal Leadership3 Hours
- School building leaders must model the highest levels of professional, ethical, and personal behavior that set the tone for all student and adult relationships in the school. Understanding federal and state laws, rules, and regulations and framing all decisions and actions within those legal parameters are also essential to providing appropriate building leadership. District and school policy manuals and handbooks, contracts, and special education laws and procedures will be examined through the lens of professional, ethical, and legally sound leadership.
EDL-616 Organizational, Operational, and Resource Management3 Hours
- School building leaders need viable organizational, operational, and resource management skills to create safe and productive environments for students and staff, support school improvement, and achieve desired educational outcomes. Collection, analysis, and dissemination of data should be used to drive the school's vision for improvement. The building budget must be planned, monitored, and implemented to foster excellence, equity, and balance. The skills and attitudes needed by building leaders to address these vital areas are the focus of Organizational, Operational, and Resource Management.
EDL-610 The Principalship: Building Relationships in a Culture of Achievement3 Hours
- The Principalship: Building Relationships in a Culture of Achievement is designed to launch the candidate into a meaningful and productive internship. In depth analysis and discussion of best practices for a successful building leader will drive this course, with an unwavering focus on empowering teachers and other staff to improve student achievement. Involvement of parents and the total community to establish and sustain a vision of high achievement and preparation for the challenges of life after high school will also be emphasized.
EDL-612 Prin Intern: Experiential Applic of Bldg Level Sch Leader Standards3 Hours
- Experiential practice in the specialized duties and responsibilities of the school principal will be the focus of the internship associated with this course. The internship provides significant opportunities for candidates to synthesize and apply the knowledge - and practice and develop building leadership skills through authentic experiences that are field-based, standards-based, sustained, and guided by qualified on-site mentors (chosen by the candidate). All experiences will be examined within the context of increasing student achievement.
EDL-625 Applied Principal's Portfolio Practicum3 Hours
- The professional growth and development of the aspiring K-12 building level administrator will culminate in the presentation and explanation of the Applied Principal's Portfolio. The candidate will demonstrate competency in all standards of the Indiana Department of Education Building Level Leadership Standards, Interstate School Leaders Licensure Consortium (ISLLC) Leadership Standards, and the Educational Leadership Constituent Council (ELCC) Building Administrator Standards. This course will also include final field experiences in the Mentor-Intern component of the PLP.

18 credit hours

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