EdPA 5322 Leaders in the Superintendency and Central Office Offered Summer 2008
Have you ever considered becoming a superintendent? If you think you might step into a superintendent's shoes someday, you should seriously consider taking EdPA 5322 (Leaders in the Superintendency and Central Office) taught by Professor C. Cryss Brunner. Students, teachers, administrators, and acting superintendents are all welcome to take part in this innovative course.
According to Charlie Kyte, executive director of Minnesota Association of School Administrators, 60-70 superintendent positions and quite a few central office administration positions will become available this year.
This is an excellent time to pursue your superintendent’s license. Not only is there a growing need for school superintendents, but many of courses that are required to qualify you for licensure are available summer 2008. Two key courses—Leading School Finance Elections and Leaders in the Superintendency and Central Office—are only offered in the summer.
Leaders in the Superintendency and Central Office focuses heavily on individual capacity building. Instructional and technology leadership, transformational leadership, and collaborative leadership will be addressed, as well the sometimes illusive methods for attaining a position. The class includes Experiential Simulations (ES) that immerse the participant in “real� world dilemmas and situations.
Topics include:
•Authentic communication in various forms
•Authentic participatory decision making
•Attention to differences in career paths
•Power, including the intersection of power and decision making
•Attention to professional standards for the superintendency
User friendly features:
•The first class is a one-on-one appointment with Dr. Brunner during the week of May 19. Participants will work with Dr. Brunner to assess individual needs and do online training.
•Class meets on-campus only two weekends beyond the individual first class and three times via the web. No parking hassles!
Class schedule:
One-on-one interview/tech training session : By appointment during the week of May 19
Three online classes: June 24 (Tues) 1:00-5:00; July 1 (Tues) 1:00-5:00; July 8 (Tues) 1:00-5:00
Two weekends on campus (Friday and Saturday): July 18 & 19 (10:10-3:10) and July 25 & 26 (10:10-3:10)
You must contact Dr. Brunner by May 16 for permission to register for this class.
Don't delay! Summer registration closes for this class on May 16.