Response to Each Standard or Part of Standard Not Met

 

 

Guideline 3    Curriculum, Instruction, Supervision & the Learning Environment

 

EMU Response:        We believe this standard focuses on the core work of school leaders. We are working with faculty from the Department of Teacher Education to design a new course EDLD/CURR 5XX that will address the standards in Guideline 3. The educational leadership faculty has endorsed the course and preliminary planning, including student performance activities, have been discussed. The course will be co-developed with the Department of Teacher Education and when finalized will be submitted through the university input system.

 

Attached Evidence in Appendices:                        Syllabus for EDLD/CURR 5XX

 

 

Guideline 4    Professional Development and Human Resources

 

EMU Response:        We recognize the importance of this guideline and its accompanying standards. The content is addressed in several courses including EDLD 515, 615, 617, 620 and 625.

 

Attached Evidence in Appendices:                        Syllabus for EDLD 615

                                                                        Policy #2005

                                                                        Sample Program of Study C

 

 

Guideline 5                Student Personnel Services

 

EMU Response:        The content included in Guideline 5 is included in several courses. They include EDLD/CURR 5XX under development (5.1), EDLD 513 (5.4), EDLD 620 (5.3), and EDLD 625 (5.2, 5.3, 5.5).

 

Attached Evidence in Appendices:                        Syllabus for EDLD 513

                                                                        Policy #2005

                                                                        Sample Program of Study C


 

 

Guideline 7    Interpersonal Relationships

 

EMU Response:        The standards related to this guideline are also critical for school leaders. Most of the standards are addressed in EDLD 513 and we have modified performance activities so that they are required of all students.

 

Attached Evidence in Appendices:                        Syllabus for EDLD 513

                                                                        Policy #2005

                                                                        Sample Program of Study C

 

 

Guideline 8    Financial Management and Resource Allocation

 

EMU Response:        In the spring of 2003 the educational leadership program modified requirements for the EdS degree. Students must select one of three program options. The options for district level leadership and building and district level leadership require EDLD 612 – Economic of Public Education.

 

Attached Evidence in Appendices:                        Syllabus for EDLD 612

                                                                        Policy #2005

                                                                        Sample Program of Study C

 

 

Guideline 9    Technology and Information Systems

 

EMU Response:        In the spring of 2003 the educational leadership program modified requirements for the EdS degree. Students must select one of three program options. The options for district level leadership and building and district level leadership require EDLD 518 – Multimedia Technology for School Administration.

 

Attached Evidence in Appendices:                        Syllabus for EDLD 518

                                                                        Policy #2005

                                                                        Sample Program of Study C

 


Response to Each Cited Program Weakness

 

Standard

ELCC Concern

EMU Action

Supporting Artifact(s)

3.5

While this indicator has been listed as a course objective/goal in this course, there is no description of corresponding performance activities or assignments to support the performance requirements of this indicator.

 

Modified performance activities for EDLD/CURR 5XX

Syllabus for EDLD/CURR 5XX including student performance activities

4.6

While the activity/assignment presented in EDLD 615 does align with this indicator, it is an elective course and not all candidates may choose to take it and gain mastery in this competency

EDLD 615 is a requirement for EdS students specializing in district level leadership and/or building level leadership

Policy #2005 adopted April 1, 2003

 

Sample Program of Study C

 

5.4

 

While the activity/assignment presented in the course does align with this indicator, candidates are only encouraged to complete this, not required; therefore, it is not assured that all candidates will gain mastery of this competency

 

Course requirements for EDLD 513 were modified so that the activities are required.

 

Syllabus for EDLD 513

 

7.4

 

While the activity/assignment presented in this course does align with this indicator, candidates are only encouraged to complete this, not required, therefore, it is not assured that all candidates will gain mastery of this competency

 

Course requirements for EDLD 513 were modified so that the activities are requires

 

Syllabus for EDLD 513


 

 

8.1

 

It is still unclear how candidates in EDLD 612 are required to identify and analyze the major sources of fiscal and non-fiscal resources for schools and districts. The rejoinder narrative refers to evidence that could not be substantiated because the course syllabus is missing. In addition, EDLD 612 is listed as an optional course; therefore, not all candidates may choose to take it and gain mastery in this competency.

 

Course activities were modified.

 

EDLD 612 is a required course for EdS students specializing in district level leadership and/or building level leadership

 

Syllabus for EDLD 612

 

Policy #2005 adopted April 1, 2003

 

Sample Program of Study C

 

8.2

 

It is still unclear how candidates in EDLD 612 are given an opportunity to acquire and manage financial and material assets, capital goods and services, and allocate school and district resources. The rejoinder narrative refers to evidence that could not be substantiated because the course syllabus is missing. In addition, EDLD 612 is listed as an optional course; therefore, not all candidates may choose to take it and gain mastery in this competency.

 

Course activities were modified.

 

EDLD 612 is a required course for EdS students specializing in district level leadership and/or building level leadership

 

Syllabus for EDLD 612

 

Policy #2005 adopted April 1, 2003

 

Sample Program of Study C

 

8.3

 

It is still unclear how candidates in EDLD 612 are given an opportunity to develop an efficient budget planning process. The rejoinder narrative refers to evidence that could not be substantiated because the course syllabus is missing. In addition, EDLD 612 is listed as an optional course; therefore, not all candidates may choose to take it and gain mastery in this competency.

 

Course activities were modified.

 

EDLD 612 is a required course for EdS students specializing in district level leadership and/or building level leadership

 

Syllabus for EDLD 612

 

Policy #2005 adopted April 1, 2003

 

Sample Program of Study C

 

8.4

 

It is still unclear how candidates in EDLD 612 are given an opportunity to perform budget management functions. The rejoinder narrative refers to evidence that could not be substantiated because the course syllabus is missing. In addition, EDLD 612 is listed as an optional course; therefore, not all candidates may choose to take it and gain mastery in this competency.

 

Course activities for EDLD 612 were modified.

 

EDLD 612 is a required course for EdS students specializing in district level leadership and/or building level leadership

 

Syllabus for EDLD 612

 

Policy #2005 adopted April 1, 2003

 

Sample Program of Study C

 

9.1

 

It is still unclear how candidates in EDLD 518 are required to use technology, telecommunications, and information systems for the enrichment of curriculum and instruction. The rejoinder narrative refers to evidenced that could not be substantiated because the course syllabus is missing. In addition, EDLD 518 is listed as an optional course; therefore, not all candidates may choose to take it and gain mastery of this competency.

 

Course activities for EDLD 518 were modified.

 

EDLD 518 is a required course for EdS students specializing in district level leadership and/or building level leadership

 

Syllabus for EDLD 518

 

Policy #2005 adopted April 1, 2003

 

Sample Program of Study C

 

9.2

 

It is still unclear how candidates in EDLD 518 are given opportunities to apply and assess current technologies for school management and business procedures. The rejoinder narrative refers to evidenced that could not be substantiated because the course syllabus is missing. In addition, EDLD 518 is listed as an optional course; therefore, not all candidates may choose to take it and gain mastery of this competency.

 

Course activities for EDLD 518 were modified.

 

EDLD 518 is a required course for EdS students specializing in district level leadership and/or building level leadership

 

Syllabus for EDLD 518

 

Policy #2005 adopted April 1, 2003

 

Sample Program of Study C


 

 

9.3

 

It is still unclear how candidates in EDLD 518 are required to develop and monitor long-range technology plans and make informed decisions about computer hardware and software. The rejoinder narrative refers to evidenced that could not be substantiated because the course syllabus is missing. In addition, EDLD 518 is listed as an optional course; therefore, not all candidates may choose to take it and gain mastery of this competency.

 

Course activities for EDLD 518 were modified.

 

EDLD 518 is a required course for EdS students specializing in district level leadership and/or building level leadership

 

Syllabus for EDLD 518

 

Policy #2005 adopted April 1, 2003

 

Sample Program of Study C