Graduate Certificate in Urban School Leadership

Here are the essential units for a Graduate Certificate in Urban School Leadership:

• Urban Education Contexts: This unit will provide an overview of the historical, social, and political contexts that shape urban education. It will also cover the demographics and needs of urban students and families.

• School Leadership and Management: This unit will cover the essential skills and knowledge required to lead and manage an urban school effectively. Topics may include strategic planning, budgeting, human resources management, and legal issues.

• Curriculum and Instructional Leadership: This unit will focus on the development and implementation of curriculum and instructional strategies that meet the needs of diverse urban learners. It may cover topics such as data-driven instruction, differentiated instruction, and culturally responsive teaching.

• Community Engagement and Collaboration: This unit will emphasize the importance of building relationships and partnerships with families, community organizations, and other stakeholders to support student success. It may cover topics such as communication strategies, parent engagement, and community outreach.

• Research and Evaluation: This unit will provide an overview of research methods and evaluation strategies that can be used to assess the effectiveness of urban school leadership practices. It may cover topics such as action research, program evaluation, and data analysis.

• Ethics and Social Justice: This unit will explore the ethical and social justice issues that arise in urban school leadership. It may cover topics such as equity, diversity, and inclusion, as well as ethical decision-making frameworks.

• Capstone Project: This unit will provide an opportunity for students to apply the knowledge and skills they have learned in the program to a real-world urban school leadership challenge. Students may be required to develop a proposal, implement a solution, and evaluate its impact.