EDLF 525 Decision-Making for Educational Systems & Organizations

This course equips candidates with the decision-making and problem-solving skills needed to lead schools with a shared vision to promote the academic success and well-being of all students. Grounded in systems theory and critical analysis of educational policy, candidates will examine organizational dynamics using leadership frameworks, network analysis, and decision-making theories. Candidates will develop the capacity to empower leadership teams, foster teacher decision-making, and center a variety of voices in school transformation efforts. Emphasizing the role of policy in shaping educational change, candidates will explore how effective leadership fosters positive school climate and drives meaningful, school improvement that meets the needs of all students. Alternative models of school organization will be examined through the lens of community impact, preparing candidates to lead schools that effectively respond to student, family, and community needs.

Credits

2

Prerequisite

None

Corequisite

None