Catalog 2008-2009

Lewis & Clark
Graduate School of Education and Counseling

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Initial Administrator License

This program is designed for certified teachers and/or personnel service providers who wish to become K-12 administrators.

Eligibility for Initial Licensure

Lewis & Clark recommends for the Initial Administrator License those candidates who have fulfilled the following requirements:

1. Completion of a master's degree from an accredited institution.
2. An Oregon teaching or personnel service license and three years of successful teaching or personnel service experience.
3. Admission by the Lewis & Clark Educational Leadership Program and approved individual course of study on file.
4. Completion of the required hours of graduate coursework appropriate to the desired license.
5. Demonstration of knowledge of antidiscrimination statutes, if non-Oregon licensed.
6. A passing score on the Praxis II series test in educational leadership (administration and supervision, #10410).
7. Evidence of passing the CBEST, WEST-B, or Praxis I: PPST/CBT series of tests, if coming from out of state.

Practicum

A highlight of the administrative preparation program for school administrators is the practicum. The practicum creates hands-on experiences for developing and practicing the knowledge and skills necessary for successful school leadership. Students learn, practice, and explore both leadership and management responsibilities. The practicum consists of two semesters of supervised, onsite, predesigned administrative experiences, along with campus seminars involving activities, discussions, and presentations. Students explore the essential content knowledge, leadership, collaboration, and research skills necessary for successful school leadership in early childhood/elementary and middle/high school.

Under the supervision and guidance of experienced site and campus supervisors, the practicum allows students to meet the seven standards required by the Oregon Teacher Standards and Practices Commission (TSPC) for initial licensure.

Initial Administrator License Program

Licensure Program Requirements
A minimum of 18 semester hours, distributed as follows:

Required Courses
EDAD 501/610 Leading and Managing for Teaching and Learning, 3 semester hours
EDAD 502/612 Instructional Leadership, 3 semester hours
EDAD 504/614a & EDAD 504/614b Practicum for Administrators, 4 semester hours
EDAD 507/617 Budgeting for School Equity, 1 semester hour
EDAD 560/660 Using Data for School Improvement, 3 semester hours
EDAD 568/668 Engaging the Community for Effective Schools, 2.5 semester hours
EDAD 569/669 Ethics, Policy and the Law, 1.5 semester hours

EDAD 501/610 - Leading and Managing for Teaching and Learning

This course investigates the "big picture" of schooling and administration. It addresses the school as an organization, the role of the administrator as an educational leader, systems organization, change as a process, leadership theory and development, visionary leadership principles and actions, resources management and allocation, communication strategies, and school improvement as the framework for the improvement of student learning.
Prerequisite: None.
Credit: 3 semester hours.

EDAD 502/612 - Instructional Leadership

This course focuses on instructional leadership and how it connects to the complex relationships between teacher growth and development (supervision/evaluation), professional development, and standards-based school improvement. The course draws from research on effective teaching to assist leaders in improving instructional practices and curriculum offerings. Students learn to capitalize on the diversity of the school community to improve teaching for all students.
Prerequisite: None.
Credit: 3 semester hours.

EDAD 504/614a & 504/614b - Practicum for Administrators

Two semesters of supervised, onsite, predesigned administrative experience along with campus seminars involving activities, discussions and presentations. Students explore the essential content knowledge, leadership, collaboration, and research skills necessary for successful school administration in early childhood/elementary and middle school/high school under the supervision of experienced site and campus supervisors.
Prerequisite: Completion of at least two initial license courses in the Educational Leadership Program as well as admission to the Educational Leadership with Initial Administrator License Program.
Credit: 4 semester hours (two semesters of 2 semester hours each), CR/NC.

EDAD 507/617 - Budgeting for School Equity

Reviews the basic concepts of school finance at the state and district levels and how to apply them when developing a school budget. Examines the information necessary for budget planning that addresses equity, social justice, and the achievement of diverse learners. Emphasis is on acquiring skills to lead and collaborate with others in the efficient allocation of resources.
Prerequisite: None.
Credit: 1 semester hour.

EDAD 560/660 - Using Data for School Improvement

This course builds a common knowledge base for understanding the critical role data plays in school improvement efforts. It introduces several levels of data use and application, moving from state accountability requirements to mobilizing efforts to equalize access of high standards for all students. Students collect, analyze, communicate, and use various forms of data in school visioning, improvement planning, and decision making.
Prerequisite: None.
Credit: 3 semester hours.

EDAD 568/668 - Engaging the Community for Effective Schools

Research shows students perform better in schools having strong community support. This course defines community engagement, identifies the critical stakeholders, and develops inclusive involvement and collaboration strategies. District demographic data, needs assessments, and socioeconomic factors are used for developing community engagement plans while taking into account categories of diversity (cultural, ethnic, racial, economic). Includes discussions of successful community engagement models.
Prerequisite: None.
Credit: 2.5 semester hours.

EDAD 569/669 - Ethics, Policy, and the Law

Study of the principles of ethical leadership and working successfully in the larger political, social, economic, legal, and cultural environment of an educational system. Examination of landmark legal cases, federal policies, state and local laws, and regulations impacting school systems. Exploration of social justice avocation through access and equity issues that promote equitable learning for students. Discussions of the roles and responsibilities of policy makers and stakeholders.
Prerequisite: None.
Credit: 1.5 semester hours.