ELP 721R - Residency: Strategic Leadership in District Governance Credits: 4

This practicum is restricted to Extended Studies students enrolled in the Leadership Residency Program and provides an initial exploration and exposure to leadership roles at the district setting that focus on Governance and School Community Relations. Candidates will be expected to log 90-120 hours of practical field experiences to include, but not limited to, shadowing school leaders, observing other educators, assuming responsibility for basic leadership activities as assigned by his/her mentor and conducting a case study on leadership concepts. In addition, the candidate will participate in leadership seminars which will focus on leadership foundations and best practices in the course focus areas as articulated by current leaders in the field and conduct a basic action research activity. The candidate will also begin to explore the role of the superintendent/IU Director as an agent of change and/or reform.