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EdVisions School Leadership Course

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Leadership Courses

Step 1
Register for and complete: Introductory Session: Preparing for Action Research to Support Leadership Development. This includes:
- Overview of the Leadership Credential program and each microcredential.
- Instruction to find and formalize a school/district-based mentor for your action research.
- Instruction to conduct action research and develop a plan to support your work.
Step 2
Choose the microcredential course that will best move you forward professionally.
Step 3
Finalize an agreement with a willing mentor from your school or district who is in a position to understand, encourage, support, and offer feedback on your action research throughout your enrollment in the program.
Step 4
Enroll in the course and begin the work!

Prerequisite

For All Courses

Preparing for Action Research to Support Leadership Development

Overview of School Leadership Curriculum
Finding a School/District-Based Mentor
Finding Your Action Research Approach
1. Action Inquiry
2. Appreciative Inquiry
3. Cooperative Inquiry
Choosing the Research Question
Formulating a Plan
Data Collection
Data Analysis
Research Conclusions and Next Steps

Relationships
1. Teacher (Advisor)
2. Advisory
3. Community
4. Building Relationships in a Virtual Environment
Community Processes
1. Restorative Justice
  1. Circle Processes
  2. Community Meeting
  3. Traditional vs. Restorative Measures
  4. Student Supports
Positive School Culture
1. Culture and Mission/Vision/Values
2. Culture and Community
3. Culture of Thinking
4. Culture of Support
5. Evidence of a Positive School Culture
6. Establishing a Positive School Culture in a Virtual Environment

Graduate Attributes
Graduation Requirements
1. State Standards and Requirements
2. District Standards and Requirements
3. School Standards and Requirements
Assessing Student Social, Emotional, and Life Skills Development
1. Hope Survey
2. Newell Life Skills Inventory
Reflection and Self-Assessment
Development and Use of Rubrics
Projects Assessed by Multiple Audiences
1. Learning Exhibitions
2. Student-Led Conferences
Standards Tracking and Reporting System
Organizing the Digital Portfolio
Whole School Organizational Health/Efficacy Assessment
1. Ed°Essentials Review
2. Relational Quotient
School Improvement Planning
Annual Report Submission

Student Leadership and Governance
1. Constitution/Powers
2. Decision-Making (student government)
3. Participation
4. Student Committees
Teacher Leadership and Governance
1. Autonomous School Management
  1. Site Leadership Positions
2. Coaching and Mentoring of Staff
3. Teacher Evaluation
  1. Student/Parent Evaluation
  2. Peer Review
Decision-Making
Budgeting
Staffing
Working With the Board