2021-2022 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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ED 648 The Superintendency
(3 credits)
https://www.arcadia.edu/school-education/current-students/background-checksThis course examines the role characterization of the superintendent and the leadership he/she provides in each role. It includes an analysis of the organizational dimensions of a school district and how the superintendent must effectively communicate with all stakeholders and members of the school community. Managing superintendent-school board relationships are studied as well as how to create positive district and community relations while engaging the community in school district activities and initiatives. The course also focuses on the superintendent’s role as an instructional leader and how he/she can provide leadership in both regular and special education initiatives. The supervision, development and evaluation of school district administrators are also discussed as well as the ethical behaviors a superintendent must exhibit. The challenges and frustrations surrounding the position of a superintendent are also included in the course as well as how to initiate the application process for a superintendent’s position. Course topics will be presented and discussed through case studies included in the primary course text as well as case studies that are related to issues and problems that students are experiencing in their own districts.
Prerequisite: Students registering for this graduate level course must currently serve as a school administrator in a K-12 school setting and also hold a valid Pennsylvania certificate for the administrative position in which he/she is serving. No permission of the instructor is required.
IMPORTANT: Students must have current background checks documents on file with the School of Education. (See Background Checks)
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