This course prepares principal-candidate students to excel in instructional leadership by guiding them in the effective supervision of instructional delivery, assessment methods, and differentiated instruction for diverse learners. Emphasizing the principal’s role in fostering equitable and inclusive learning environments, students will explore strategies for supporting the needs of diverse learners and impactful teaching and learning processes. Students will conduct an analysis of instructional practices, assessment data, and evidence-based leadership strategies, candidates will develop the skills necessary to enhance classroom teaching, improve student learning outcomes, and drive continuous school improvement.
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EDUL 6303 Strategic Development of Human Resources
This course prepares future school leaders to strategically hire, develop, and retain high-quality faculty and staff while fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Students will explore evidence-based hiring and retention strategies, data-driven performance evaluations, and targeted coaching to support faculty growth. Emphasizing collaboration, the course examines how to implement professional learning communities and create leadership opportunities that empower educators. Additionally, students will learn systematic evaluation and supervision methods using multiple data sources to assess effectiveness, drive instructional improvement, and enhance performance management. By integrating these strategies, school leaders will be equipped to build and sustain a high-performing faculty that improves student outcomes.
This course, designed for aspiring Texas principals in Educational Leadership, explores executive leadership, strategic resource management, and ethical practices aligned with Texas Principal Standards and the TExES Principal (268) exam domains. Students will develop advanced skills in effective communication, partnerships, data-driven problem-solving, school safety, ethical decision-making based on the Texas Educator Code of Ethics, and Diversity through a combination of theoretical frameworks, practical case studies, projects utilization, and ethical decision-making based on the Texas Educator Code of Ethics.
This course examines the essential role of school culture in shaping student achievement, teacher efficacy, and community engagement. Participants will explore strategies to develop and sustain a positive school culture, including creating a shared vision, fostering a safe and inclusive environment, promoting high expectations, and engaging stakeholders. The course emphasizes family and community engagement, equipping leaders to support student learning and the well-being of staff and students. Students will develop the skills necessary to cultivate a thriving school community that supports the academic and social-emotional success of all learners.
The principal leadership seminar and practicum course concurrently offers a field-based course/practicum in which students practice competencies and theories acquired as they assume responsibilities associated with instructional leadership at a school. This course requires a minimum of 80 hours of field experience. This course will also provide state certification exam preparation, guidance, and advisement. The course work reflects best practices in principal leadership.
This course is a field-based course/practicum in which students practice competencies and theories acquired as they assume responsibilities associated with being an instructional leader at a school. This course requires a minimum of 80 hours of field experience and 3 formal observations. Students must have attempted the 268 Exam and submitted PASL I, II, and III. Prerequisites: Earned grade credit for EDUL 6390 with a grade of A-C and attempted 268 and submitted PASL I, II, III.
