EDU 644 - School and Community Relations (3)

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In this course candidates will gain an understanding of the political, social, and economic factors that affect a school’s relationship with various community agencies and constituencies. Candidates will also have the opportunity to develop professional administrative sensitivity to the various communities that they will be involved. As part of the process, candidates will develop skills in group dynamics and communications as they work with faculty, staff, community leaders, and school families to build a sense of school community. Candidates will become aware of the need to give attention to issues of social justice, fairness, equity, and student achievement. Candidates will learn how to facilitate change and conflict resolution, communicate with parents and community, and involve stakeholders in developing school-wide improvement plans. This course addresses Standard 3.1-3.4: Equity and Cultural Leadership, and Standard 5.1-5.4: Community and External Leadership of the NELP Standards Audits Not Allowed