The role of the school leader is studied as it relates to human resource administration. Skills are developed in collaboration with professionals in education. Included is a focus on personnel recruitment and selection, evaluation, professional development, collective bargaining, and personnel law. As future instructional leaders, candidates are trained in effective procedures for documenting performance for both classified and certificated employees in ways that are legal and ethical. Special attention is given to problem solving in conflict situations, collaborating with diverse ethnic and cultural groups, and developing trust in working with organizations.