ELP 522 - Practicum II Advanced Leadership Field Experiences at the Building Level Credits: 3

Designed as a capstone experience, this practicum provides candidates with the opportunity to assess, develop, and refine knowledge, skills and dispositions acquired as a part of their programs of study. Major focus is on instructional leadership, improving student learning, evidence based decision-making, and the role of the building leader as an agent of reform. Candidates expected to log 180 hours of practical field experiences plus complete a major instructional leadership project and a second action research project. Candidate will participate in three leadership seminars that will focus on their platform of beliefs, professional development plans, and future Act 45 requirements.