Principles of Educational Administration
Course Description:
This online course provides an overview of the key principles of educational administration. It covers the fundamentals of successful leadership and management, including how to facilitate communication, execute problem-solving decisions, manage finances, and promote collaboration. You will learn about staff & volunteer management systems, facility & technology upgrades, budgeting processes, and organizational structures. You will also gain an understanding of how to implement successful strategies in a school or district setting.
Through interactive lectures, readings, discussions, videos, and assignments you will develop your knowledge of educational administration while learning how to lead initiatives that have a positive impact on student success. This course is ideal for individuals who are interested in developing their skills as an administrator or supervisor in the field of education.
Course Objectives:
- Understand principles associated with successful educational administration
- Facilitate communication between stakeholders
- Execute responsible decision-making
- Manage financial resources
- Evaluate staffing needs & solutions
- Find appropriate solutions for daily problems
- Identify potential facility & technology upgrades
- Create budgets that meet goals
- Promote collaboration among staff members
- Develop effective organizational structures
