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Continuing Administrator License
This license program is offered both on campus and at district-affiliated sites, and is open to candidates who hold an Initial Administrator License. The Continuing Administrator License Program is performance-based. Candidates develop a portfolio of evidence, demonstrating that they meet the advanced standards according to regulations set by the Oregon Teacher Standards and Practices Commission (TSPC). The portfolio is exhibited to peers and faculty during EDAD 558/637 (Continuing Administrator License Seminar), which is usually the final course in the required 18-semester-hour program.
Students enrolled in the Doctor of Education in Leadership Program who plan to meet the requirements for the Continuing Administrator License must work with an advisor to develop an appropriate program and must apply and be admitted into the Continuing Administrator License Program.
Eligibility for Continuing Administrator Licensure
Lewis & Clark recommends for the Continuing Administrator License those candidates who have fulfilled the following requirements:
- Successful completion of the Initial Administrator License at Lewis & Clark or another regionally accredited institution.
- Admission to a Lewis & Clark Educational Leadership program and approved individual course of study on file.
- Three years of successful administrative experience in Oregon schools on an Initial Administrator License.
- Completion of at least 10 hours of coursework in the Continuing Administrator License Program at Lewis & Clark.
- If the candidate did not complete the Initial Administrator License program at Lewis & Clark, he or she must document passing scores on one of the tests of basic skills (PRAXIS I, CBEST, or WEST-B) and on the ORELA or PRAXIS II Administrator subject-area tests.
Continuing Administrator License Program
Licensure Program Requirements
18 semester hours, distributed as follows:
Required Courses
EDAD 542/607 Working With Diverse Populations in School Communities, 2 semester hours
EDAD 549/606 Professional Mentorship and Practicum, 1 semester hour
EDAD 558/637 Continuing Administrator License Seminar (C.A.L.S.), 1 semester hour
Elective Courses
EDAD 523/623 Communication Skills for Administrators, 1 semester hour
EDAD 524/624 Implementing Curricula, 1 semester hour
EDAD 526/631 Leading Schools During Conflict, 1 semester hour
EDAD 531/609 Program for New Administrators, 1-2 semester hours
EDAD 532/605 Working With the Marginally Performing Teacher, 2 semester hours
EDAD 533/638 Professional Development for Instructional Leaders, 2 semester hours
EDAD 536/604 Leading Schools Through Instructional Technologies, 2 semester hours
EDAD 537/637 Research, Assessment, and School Reform, 2 semester hours
EDAD 540/629 Models of Organizational Change, 2 semester hours
EDAD 541/603 Working With Professional Relationships: Board and Personnel, 2 semester hours
EDAD 543 Teaching Linguistically and Culturally Diverse Students, 2 semester hours
EDAD 545/627 Contract Management, 1 semester hour
EDAD 546/626 Negotiation and Collective Bargaining, 2 semester hours
EDAD 547/634 Ethics, Diversity, and School Administration, 2 semester hours
EDAD 548/602 Leadership and Learning, 2 semester hours
EDAD 551/651 Legal and Procedural Issues in Special Education, 2 semester hours
EDAD 556/635 Advanced School Finance and District Budgeting, 1 semester hour
EDAD 523/623 - Communication Skills for Administrators
Communication process as it applies to personal and group effectiveness in a variety of settings, including site-based councils. Students explore the dynamics of communication between ethnic and social groups in dyads, small groups, and large groups. Investigates strategies for improving the content knowledge of group problem solving.
Prerequisite: None.
Credit: 1 semester hour.
EDAD 524/624 - Implementing Curricula
Application of research on teaching and learning to classroom instruction and instructional leadership in order to eliminate the achievement gap. Stresses ways of adapting instruction to student characteristics and developing systematic staff development programs. Reviews research on the special needs of students from different cultures.
Prerequisite: None.
Credit: 1 semester hour.
EDAD 526/631 - Leading Organizations During Conflict
Working through conflict with adults in school organizations. Students investigate the causes of conflicts and consider resolution strategies to promote justice, equity, and inclusion. Appropriate for professionals at the building and district level.
Prerequisite: None.
Credit: 1 semester hour.
EDAD 531/609 - Program for New Administrators
Challenges, ethical dilemmas, and surprises facing new administrators. Meets monthly for a year and includes a fall retreat. Participants develop content knowledge, leadership skills, and peer support groups within and across districts.
Prerequisite: None.
Credit: 1-2 semester hours.
EDAD 532/605 - Working With the Marginally Performing Teacher
Knowledge, skills, and support school administrators need in order to work with adults, primarily teachers, whose performance is not acceptable. Readings, whole-group discussions, guest presentations, reflective writing, and sharing support with peers. Candidates improve content knowledge and assessment techniques to increase achievement for diverse student groups.
Prerequisite: None.
Credit: 2 semester hours.
EDAD 533/638 - Professional Development for Instructional Leaders
Same as ED 525.
Prerequisite: Consent of adviser.
Credit: 2 semester hours.
EDAD 536/604 - Leading Schools Through Instructional Technologies
Broad overview of the ever-changing technology landscape. Participants get hands-on experience using educational and management technologies. Topics include research on technology in education. Administrators learn to make informed decisions about technology while increasing personal skills in its use.
Prerequisite: None.
Credit: 2 semester hours.
EDAD 537/632 - Research, Assessment, and School Reform
Qualitative and quantitative interpretation of educational research, with emphasis on applying action research principles to promote achievement for diverse student groups. Students analyze achievement data and alternative forms of assessment in their schools and districts. Emphasis on mandates for certificates of mastery, portfolio construction, task building, scoring rubrics, and the need to focus on assessment for learning.
Prerequisite: None.
Credit: 2 semester hours.
EDAD 540/629 - Models of Organizational Change
Understanding current research and the application of models of organizational change for educational administrators and school counselor candidates. Changes in organizations may be caused by internal and external forces such as mandates, implemented innovations, plans for improvement, and unexpected events. Covers methods for planning change, such as organizational development, action research, survey feedback, and individual planning. Exploration of the Focus Model of the change process for the individual, small group, and organization. Discussion of readings and publications in organizational management, leadership, advocacy, collaboration, and technology as applied to the educational mission of enhancing academic, career, and personal/social success for all students. Diversity and cultural impact on organizational management will be addressed throughout the course. Also listed as SCED 562.
Prerequisite: None.
Credit: 2 semester hours.
EDAD 541/603 - Working With Professional Relationships: Board and Personnel
Examination of issues administrators face in working with school boards and employees, and of the skills needed to develop productive, effective, and clear relationships with board members and district personnel. Topics include personnel leadership and management, conflict resolution, consensus building, issue analysis, and meeting the goals of the Oregon Reform Act and the federal No Child Left Behind Act.
Prerequisite: None.
Credit: 2 semester hours.
EDAD 542/607 - Working With Diverse Populations in School Communities
Opportunities for administrators to investigate assumptions that guide behavior and to gain firsthand knowledge of the family life and culture of students from various ethnic groups. Participants reflect on their own attitudes about individuals from other cultures and groups. Topics include ways to improve school programs that provide services to students from diverse populations. Participants also reflect on their own culture, assumptions, and beliefs.
Prerequisite: None.
Credit: 2 semester hours.
EDAD 543/643 - Teaching Linguistically and Culturally Diverse Students
Same as ED 540/609.
Prerequisite: None.
Credit: 2 semester hours.
EDAD 545/627 - Contract Management
Administering the contract as it applies to school employees. Designed for students who have responsibility for contract management.
Prerequisite: None.
Credit: 1 semester hour.
EDAD 546/626 - Negotiation and Collective Bargaining
Management of the collective bargaining process as it applies to public employees. Designed for students who have responsibility for negotiation or administration of contracts. Emphasis on the influence of Oregon's Collective Bargaining Law and new models of collaborative bargaining. Includes a minor practicum component.
Prerequisite: None.
Credit: 2 semester hours.
EDAD 547/634 - Ethics, Diversity, and School Administration
Ethical issues dealing with leadership and governance and laws pertaining to public institutions. Participants explore how leaders can use the ideals of diversity, equity, justice, and ethical behavior to advance local, state, and national school reform efforts.
Prerequisite: None.
Credit: 2 semester hours.
EDAD 548/602 - Leadership and Learning
Seminar exploring dilemmas of professional life and leadership experienced in school administration. Students investigate an issue or dilemma in their teaching and/or administrative work life and prepare a verbal case study and overview document. Participants practice asking honest, open questions and being totally attentive to the presenters.
Prerequisite: None.
Credit: 2 semester hours.
EDAD 549/606 - Professional Mentorship and Practicum
Students establish a yearlong formal mentor-mentee relationship with a Lewis & Clark faculty member and with a field supervisor in their own district or a neighboring district. At the end of the program, the student prepares a written critique of the experience.
Prerequisite: None.
Credit: 1 semester hour.
EDAD 551/651 - Legal and Procedural Issues in Special Education
This course will provide opportunities for administrators to increase their knowledge and skills based on current, relevant research in the areas of instruction, assessment and accountability, program/service support and supervision, and legal requirements for special education and students who are culturally and linguistically diverse.
Prerequisite: None.
Credit: 2 semester hours.
EDAD 556/635 - Advanced School Finance and District Budgeting
Advanced budgeting concepts for district-level administrators with emphasis on how long-range planning, facilities management, and special programs designed to eliminate achievement disparities affect the annual budget-making process.
Prerequisite: Initial Administrator License.
Credit: 1 semester hour.
EDAD 558/637 - Continuing Administrator License Seminar (C.A.L.S.)
When candidates for the Continuing Administrator License complete academic requirements, they present a portfolio of professional evidence to demonstrate competence in meeting the Oregon Teacher Standards and Practices Commission (TSPC) advanced standards for the Continuing Administrator License.
Prerequisite: Completion of all academic content requirements for the Continuing Administrator License.
Credit: 1 semester hour, CR/NC.