The schedule below outlines the topics we'll be covering in this course, along with the associated assignments. Note that assignments are due based on North American Eastern Time (ET). This ensures that all students have the same deadlines regardless of where they live.

All lesson assignments must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on the last day of the time frame indicated below for the lesson.

Discussions are due by 11:59 p.m. (ET), Thursday (original posts) and Sunday (responses) of each week. Please see specific instructions within each course unit for required Week 1 and Week 2 submissions, as applicable.

In addition to the topics and assignments, the tables below list the required readings for each lesson. Please note, these readings may be links, specific chapters from your textbook, and/or E-Reserves from the library. To access E-Reserves, select the Library Resources link on the Canvas Course Navigation menu.

Unit Introduction: Course Orientation

Unit Introduction Activities

Readings	Textbooks: Kalyanpur, M., & Harry, B. (2012). Cultural reciprocity in special education. Baltimore, MD: Brookes. Chapter 1, Cultural Underpinnings of Special Education Reeves, D. B. (2009). Leading change in your school: How to conquer myths, build commitment, and get results. Ascd. Chapter 4, Cultural Change (eReserve)
Viewings / Listenings	Websites: None Videos: None Podcasts: None
Activities	Discussions: Whole Group Discussion | Video Introduction, Insights on Culture Assignments: Assignment #1 | Academic Integrity, Plagiarism, and Copyright Academic Integrity and College Contacts Plagiarism Quiz Searching for an Article Using Databases and University Library Resources Exploring Course Resources Assignment #2 | Reflective Practice Journal Preparation Assignment #3 | Organize for Signature Assessment and Complete Doodle Poll Peer Coaching Experience/Signature Assessment preparation Complete Doodle Poll for Zoom session

Unit 1: Leadership for Instruction: Curricular Planning and Assessment of Learning

Unit 1 Activities

Readings	Textbooks: Textbook 4: Supervisors’ Perspectives on Curriculum, Chapter 6 Supervisors’ Perspectives on Teaching and Learning, Chapter 7 Supervisors’ Perspectives on Assessment of Student Learning, Chapter 8 Textbook 1: Data Driven Instruction p. 25–83 Planning 89–126 Articles: Spillane, J. (2008). Distributed leadership. The Educational Forum, 69, 143–150. Retrieved from: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/pdf/10.1080/00131720508984678?needAccess=true Harris, A. (2013). Distributed leadership: Friend or foe? Educational Management Administration & Leadership 41(5) p. 545–554. Kerr, K.A., Marsh, J.A., Ikemoto, G.S., Darilek, H., & Barney, H. (2006). Strategies to promote data use for instructional improvement: Actions, outcomes, and lessons from three urban districts. American Journal of Education (112)4, 496–520.
Viewings / Listenings	Websites: 4 Key Things to Know About Distributed Leadership 3 High Impact Ways Leadership Teams Use Data to Improve Their Schools Videos: Clip 1 Leveraging Leadership Clip 2 Leveraging Leadership Podcasts: None
Activities	Discussions: Whole Group Discussion | Instructional Leadership Resource Search and Share PLC Discussion | Preparing for Peer Coaching Signature Assessment Assignments: Assignment #1 | Reflective Practice Response Journal Assignment #2 | Self-design Zoom Session | Peer Coaching Experience Explore Signature Assessment due for Unit 3 Participate in Zoom session for answers to questions about assignment

Unit 1 Standards Alignments

ELCC	NELP	PIL
5.1 5.2 5.3	4.1 4.3	Core 1 Corollary 1 Corollary 2 Corollary 3

Unit 2: Recruitment, Retention, and Relationships: Development of Highly Effective Teachers

Unit 2 Activities

Readings	Textbooks: Textbook 3: Part II: Chapters 3–5 Norton, M.S. (2015) The principal as human resources leader: A guide to exemplary practices for personnel administration. Chapter 2 (eReserves) Sorenson, R.D. & Goldsmith, L.M. (2009). The principal’s guide to managing school personnel. Chapter 3 (eReserves) Chapter 4 (eReserves) Textbook 4: Human Development, Chapter 5 Textbook 1: Professional Development p. 181–218 Leading Professional Development Workshop Appendix B, DVD, Ch 4, p. 181–218 Articles: Hirsh, S. (2011). Encouraging teachers to step up to leadership roles. JSD 32(3) p. 76. Retrieved from: https://learningforward.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/director323.pdf Horng, E. & Loeb, S. (2010) New thinking about instructional leadership. Kappan Magazine, 92(3), 66–69. Archibald, S., Coggshall, J. G., Croft, A., & Goe, L. (2011). High-Quality Professional Development for All Teachers: Effectively Allocating Resources. Research & Policy Brief. National Comprehensive Center for Teacher Quality. Tuytens, M., & Devos, G. (2011). Stimulating professional learning through teacher evaluation Supplemental Readings: Textbook 1: Observation & Feedback and Planning p. 89–180 Drake, T.L. and Roe, W.H. (2003). The principalship, 6th ed. Chapter 14, Staff Development to Improve Learning p. 359–378 (eReserves) Optional book 2 Viedero, D. (2018). Teacher recruitment and retention: It’s complicated. Education Week, 37(18): 4–5. Retrieved from: https://www.edweek.org/ew/articles/2018/01/24/teaching-shortages-many-answers-for-a-complex.html
Viewings / Listenings	Websites: None Videos: Clips 19–24 Leveraging Leadership—Professional Development Podcasts: Principals Radio-Gail Connelly, “How Great Principals Hire, Train, and Support New Teachers” Principally Speaking-Jason Bodner, Episode 61 “Instruction Without Relationships is Futile” Supplemental Video: Video—Clips 3–14 Leveraging Leadership—Observation & Feedback and Planning
Activities	Discussions: Whole Group Discussion | Relationships and Instructional Personnel Administration PLC Discussion | Preparing for Peer Coaching Signature Assessment Assignments: Assignment #1 | Reflective Practice Response Journal Assignment #2 | Signature Assessment | Peer Coaching Experience—Identify Zoom Session | Peer Coaching Experience

Unit 2 Standards Alignments

ELCC	NELP	PIL
1.4 2.1 2.3 3.3 3.4 4.4 5.2 6.3	7.1 7.2 7.3	Core 1 Corollary 2 Corollary 3 Corollary 6

Unit 3: Supervising and Evaluating Instruction

Unit 3 Activities

Readings	Textbooks: Textbook 4: The Practice of Supervision Chapters 9–11 Glickman, C., Gordon, S., & Ross-Gordon, J. (2017). Supervision and instructional leadership: A developmental approach. (10th Ed.). Chapter 11 (eReserves) Articles: Danielson, C. (Apr 2012). It's your evaluation- Collaborating to improve teacher practice Westerberg, T. R. (2013). Feedback for teachers focused, specific, and constructive Supplemental Readings: Optional book 1 Textbook 1: Observation and Feedback, Chapter 3, p. 127–180 Spillane, J. P. and Sherer, J. Z. (2004). “A distributed perspective on school leadership: leadership practice as stretched over people and place.” Paper presented at the Annual Northwestern University, Evanston, IL, USA.
Viewings / Listenings	Websites: None Videos: None Podcasts: None Supplemental Content: Webinar—Effective Supervision - Supporting the Art and Science of Teaching—ASCD/Robert Marzano
Activities	Discussions: Whole Group Discussion | Conducting and Reporting on a Classroom Observation PLC Discussion | Preparing for Peer Coaching Signature Assessment Assignments: Assignment #1 | Reflective Practice Response Journal Assignment #2 | Signature Assessment | Peer Coaching Experience (suggested deadline: Unit 3; final deadline: Unit 7)

Unit 3 Standards Alignments

ELCC	NELP	PIL
2.1 2.2 2.3 3.5 5.1 5.2	3.2 3.3 7.4	Core 2 Corollary 4 Corollary 6

Unit 4: Creating Culture for Instructional Excellence

Unit 4 Activities

Readings	Textbooks: Textbook 1: Introduction p. 1–22 Culture p. 220–308 Student Culture Workshop Appendix B, DVD, Ch 5, p. 221–262 Articles: Hitt, D. H., & Tucker, P. D. (2016). Systematic review of key leader practices found to influence student achievement: A unified framework. Review of Educational Research, 86(2), 531. Ingersoll, R.M., Sirinides, P. & Dougherty, P. (2018). Leadership matters: Teachers’ roles in school decision making and school performance. American Educator, 42(1) p. 13–17. McKinney, C.L., Labat Jr., M.B., Labat, C.A. (2015). Traits possessed by principals who transform school culture in national Blue Ribbon Schools. Academy of Educational Leadership Journal, 19(1) p. 152–166. Norris, J.H. (1994). What leaders need to know about school culture. Journal of Staff Development, 15, 2–2. (eReserve) Supplemental Readings: Leithwood, K. (2012). Ontario Leadership Framework with a discussion of the leadership foundations. Ottawa, Ontario, Canada: Institute for Education Leadership, OISE Lezotte, L. (2011). Effective schools: past, present, and future. Retrieved from wwww.effective schools.com Lindahl, R., (2007). Why is leading school improvement such a difficult process? School Leadership and Management, 27(4), 319–332. (eReserve) Louis, K. S., Leithwood, K., Wahlstrom, K. L., Anderson, S. E. (2010). Learning from leadership: Investigating the links to improved student learning. Minnesota: The Wallace Foundation. Murphy, J., Elliot, S. N., Goldring, E., & Porter, A. C. (2006). Learning-centered leadership: A conceptual foundation. New York, NY: Wallace Foundation Rammer, R., (2007). Call to action for superintendents: change the way you hire principals. The Journal of Educational Research, 101(2), 67–76. Sebring, P. B., Allensworth, E., Bryk, A. S., Easton, J. Q., & Luppescu, S. (2006). The essential supports for school improvement. Chicago, IL: Consortium on Chicago School Research.
Viewings / Listenings	Websites: None Videos: Leverage Leadership Clips 25–29 Building Culture by Building Practice Podcasts: The Role of the School Leader | Dr. Michael Fullan BAM Radio - Culture Shock: Stimulating Educational Success | Dan Domenach with Malcom Gladwell Transformative Principal - Jethro Jones, Episode 182 “Instructional Leadership Team with David Smith”
Activities	Discussions: Whole Group Discussion | Media Discussion PLC Discussion | Equitable School Culture Assignments: Assignment #1 | Reflective Practice Response Journal Assignment #2 | Self-design Assignment #3 | Look Ahead and Get Started Note: Take time to read Power, Privilege, and Difference (due for Unit 5 Discussion)

Unit 4 Standards Alignments

ELCC	NELP	PIL
1.1 1.2 2.1 2.3 2.3 3.4 5.2	1.2 3.1 3.4 7.2	Corollary 1 Corollary 2 Corollary 6

Unit 5: Establishing Learning Environments to Support Needs of All Learners

Unit 5 Activities

Readings	Textbooks: Textbook 4: Issues around Cultural Responsiveness, Chapter 4 Supervisor’s Perspectives on Teaching and Learning, Chapter 7 Drake, T.L. and Roe, W.H. (2003). The principalship, 6th ed. Chapter 11, Provision for Special Needs Students (eReserves) Textbook 2 Articles: Brockenbrough, E. (2016). Becoming queerly responsive: Culturally responsive pedagogy for Black and Latino urban queer youth. Urban Education. 51(2) p. 170–196. Leithwood, K., Louis, K.S., Anderson, G., and Wahlstrom, K. (2004). How leadership influences student learning: A review of research for the Learning from Leadership project. New York: The Wallace Foundation. Pazey, B.L., & Cole, H.A. (2012), The role of Special Education Training in the Development of Socially Just Leaders: Building an Equity Consciousness in Educational Leadership Programs. Education Administration Quarterly, 49(2) 243–271. Supplemental Readings: Pendakur, V. & Furr, S. C. (2016). Critical leadership pedagogy: Engaging power identity and culture in leadership education for college students of color. New Directions for Higher Education. 2016(174) p. 45–55. Theoharris, G. & O'Toole, J. (2011). Leading inclusive ELL: Social justice leadership for English language learners. Educational Administration Quarterly. 47(4) p. 646–688.
Viewings / Listenings	Websites: Learning for Justice Videos: Ensuring Equity for All Students How Do Schools Promote Equity Among Students? Podcasts: BAM Radio Network—Differentiated Instruction (9 pages of podcasts—shop for 2 that resonate)
Activities	Discussions: Whole Group Discussion | Power, Privilege, and Difference PLC Discussion | Preparing Leaders to Support Diverse Learners: Curriculum Modules for Leadership Preparation Activity Assignments: Assignment #1 | Reflective Practice Response Journal Assignment #2 | Prepare a Summary Report Briefing

Unit 5 Standards Alignments

ELCC	NELP	PIL
2.1 2.3 4.2 5.1 5.3 5.5	3.2 4.1 4.4 6.1	Core 2 Corollary 2 Corollary 4 Corollary 5

Unit 6: Allocating Resources to Support Instructional Improvement and Equitable Learning Outcomes

Unit 6 Activities

Readings	Textbooks: Textbook 3: Chapters 1–9 Articles: Archibald, S., Coggshall, J. G., Croft, A., & Goe, L. (2011). High-Quality Professional Development for All Teachers: Effectively Allocating Resources. Research & Policy Brief. National Comprehensive Center for Teacher Quality. Levin S. (2012) Evaluating intradistrict resource allocation and its implications for equity: A case study. Lynch, M. (2011). Allocating Resources to Improve Student Learning. Plecki, M.L., Alejano, C.R. Knapp, M.S., Lochmiller, C.R. (2006). Allocating Resources and Creating Incentives to Improve Teaching and Learning. Center for Study of Teaching and Policy: University of Washington. Retrieved from: https://www.wallacefoundation.org/knowledge-center/Documents/2-Allocating-Resources-and-Creating.pdf Woods, P. A. (2015). Distributed leadership for equity and learning. Revista Lusófona De Educação, 30(30)
Viewings / Listenings	Websites: Strategy 6: Optimize the use of resources to improve student learning-The Three Essentials: Improving Schools Videos: None Podcasts: XQ Expert Series Podcast on Design-Driven School Budgeting
Activities	Discussions: Whole Group Discussion | Instructional Leaders and Spending PLC Discussion | Emerging Trends for Allocation of Resources Assignments: Assignment #1 | Reflective Practice Response Journal Assignment #2 | Self-design

Unit 6 Standards Alignments

ELCC	NELP	PIL
4.1 3.3 3.5 3.4 6.2	3.1 3.3 4.4	Core 3 Corollary 2 Corollary 3 Corollary 5

Unit 7: Technology Management and School Systems Organization

Unit 7 Activities

Readings	Textbooks: Textbook 3: Chapters 10–11 Articles: Murphy, C. A., Allred, J. B., & Brescia, W. F. (2018). The role of educational technology professionals as perceived by building administrators. Education and Information Technologies, 23(1), 179–191. Machado, L. J., & Chung, C. (2015). Integrating technology: The principals' role and effect. International Education Studies, 8(5), 43–53.
Viewings / Listenings	Websites: Assessment: Section 4: Measuring for Learning How I Started Using Technology to Assess Student Learning Creating a Culture and Conditions for Innovation and Change Videos: None Podcasts: Principally Speaking-Jason Bodner, Episode 41 “Intentional Digital Leadership with Thomas Murray” Principally Speaking-Jason Bodner, Episode 62 “Dave Guerin SWAT Team and Barrage of Positive Tweets.”
Activities	Discussions: Whole Group Discussion | Literature Discussion PLC Discussion | Website/Video Review Assignments: Assignment #1 | Reflective Practice Response Journal Assignment #2 | Self-design Reminder: final deadline for Signature Assessment | Peer Coaching Experience

Unit 7 Standards Alignments

ELCC	NELP	PIL
2.4 3.1 3.2	4.4 6.2	Core 3 Corollary 2 Corollary 3

Unit 8: Creating a Plan for Entry and Reflective Practice as an Instructional Leader

Unit 8 Activities

Readings	Textbooks: Jentz, B. and Wofford, J. (2012). The Entry Plan Approach, Education Edition. p. 14–30, 65–68, and 76–85 (eReserves) Articles: Drago-Severson, E. (2012). The need for principal renewal: The promise of sustaining principals through principal-to-principal reflective practice. Teachers College Record, 12(114): 1–56. Loughran, J.J. (2002). Effective reflective practice: In search of meaning in learning about teaching. Journal of Teacher Education, 53(1) 33–43. Supplemental Readings: Jentz, B. C., & Murphy, J. T. (2005). Starting confused: How leaders start when they don’t know where to start. Phi Delta Kappan, 86(10); 736–744. Polizzi, J. A., & Frick, W. C. (2012). Transformative preparation and professional development: Authentic reflective practice for school leadership. Teaching and Learning, 26(1): 20–34. Sergiovanni, T. J. (2006). The principalship: A reflective practice perspective, Boston: Allyn and Bacon.
Viewings / Listenings	Websites: None Videos: What Is Reflective Practice? Podcasts: Transformative Principal-Jethro Jones, Episode Special “What I Wish I Knew as A First Year Principal”
Activities	Discussions: Whole Group Discussion | How Leaders Translate Plans Into Action PLC Discussion | Problem of Practice Assignments: Assignment #1 | Reflective Practice Response Journal Assignment #2 | Entry Plan Draft Outline & Interview Reflection

Unit 8 Standards Alignments

ELCC	NELP	PIL
5.2 6.1 6.3	4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4	Core 1 Corollary 1 Corollary 4

Unit Conclusion: Course Evaluation

Unit Conclusion Activities

Readings	Textbooks: None Articles: None
Viewings / Listenings	Websites: None Videos: None Podcasts: None
Activities	Discussions: None Assignments: Final Evaluation of Participation SRTE