Prerequisite
EDA 628 is the capstone course for candidates preparing for school administrative services credentials. Ideally, it should follow successful completion of at least seven of the following courses:
EDA 623
EDA 624
EDA 625
EDA 614
EDA 618
EDA 619
EDA 620B or EDA 620C
EDA 626
At least two other credential courses, not including EDA 620B C, or I must be completed before taking the course.
Course Description
Organizational development, mobilization of human and fiscal resources, restructuring, building a school environment that embraces diversity. Administrative tasks in schools and school districts. Schools as political systems focusing on the improvement of instruction. Knowledge drawn from other preliminary administrative services credential courses and from direct, practical experience.
EDA 628 helps candidates prepare for the Comprehensive Final Assessment Examination following candidate completion of all field work and course requirements. Review areas include the following: Curriculum alignment, assessment, and accountability, supervision and evaluation of instruction, technology and data analysis for effective instruction, educational leadership in schools today, financial leadership and management, law and ethical foundations in education, human resources, and diverse school communities.