INTRODUCTION TO EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP

ELPA 702

Course Description

Examine leadership in K12 schools for more equitable outcomes. Delve into key social justice concepts, principal leadership, teacher leadership, the interplay between principals and informal/formal teacher leaders, and how a more robust, encompassing view of leadership can contribute to more equitable student learning outcomes.

Prerequisties

Graduate/professional standing

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

Not Reported

Offered

Not Reported

Grade Point Average

3.91

-0.94% from Historical

Completion Rate

100%

1.09% from Historical

A Rate

92.59%

-5.37% from Historical

Class Size

54.84% from Historical

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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