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Goal of the Program

The goal of the Masters of Science in Educational Leadership is to prepare school administrators who are educational leaders and informed decision makers and who enhance teacher effectiveness and promote the success of all students.

Learning Outcomes and Knowledge Base

1. An understanding of the importance of a school vision of learning, and the ability to develop, communicate and utilize the vision to lead the school and promote success of all students 
2. An understanding of the nature of the process of change within schools and the ability to implement those changes to reach the school vision.
3. An understanding of the importance of ethics in school leadership, and the ability to act with fairness, courage and integrity in order to develop and maintain a positive school climate.
4. An understanding of effective communication and collaboration, and the ability to use these skills to create an effective learning community where needs of diverse learners are met.
5. An understanding of research validated instructional practices, and the ability to facilitate the implementation of these practices to enhance student achievement.
6. An understanding of assessment as an ongoing process involving multiple sources of information and varied assessment techniques, and the ability to use assessment results to promote success for all students.
7. An understanding of the importance of the professional development of faculty and staff, and the ability to support, motivate, and facilitate professional development actions that increase student achievement.
8. An understanding of the principles of finance and resource management, and the ability to manage resources for the design of a safe and effective learning environment for all students.
9. An understanding of the laws and regulations that govern education, and the ability to use this information to promote the success of all students.
10. An understanding of the use of self evaluation and reflection as tools for professional growth, and the ability to use the resources within the school and broader professional community as supports for professional growth as a life-long learner and as a leader.