EDU 6815 - Internship and Mediated Achievement Plan

2 cr every semester

The leadership program is the laboratory in which aspiring principals develop into leaders with support from school personnel, college supervisors, theoretical readings, and their cohort. This course incorporates a total of a 100‐hour practicum each fall and spring semester.

-First, aspiring leaders will create a Mediated Achievement Plan (MAP) focusing on one aspect of creating, managing and sustaining school improvement linked to student achievement. The MAP requires 80 hours a semester and will reconcile theory and practice, requiring candidates to continually reflect and revise their implementation plans.

-Additionally, candidates will work with their school-based mentor for a minimum of 20 hours each semester focusing on role responsibilities and management.

(Candidates enroll in this 2-credit course every semester, for a total of 8 credits.)