Candidates examine the operation and governance of schools within the parameters of federal, state, and local policies and regulations. They analyze their roles as effective team leaders wihin those parameters utilizing their personal strengths in problem solving. Candidates become knowledgeable about shared decision making, change, and fiscal management that support student learning. They explore strategies for providing a culture of ethics and efficiency including a safe environment, school parnterships, accountability, and parent involvement in a diverse community. Elements of this couse are built into the candidate's case study. Field experience is embedded in this course.