23 courses with the subject EDAM, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
EDAM 705School Law and Politics3.0
This course is designed to assist students with their understanding of how law, politics, and power structures interact to influence the goals and operations of the schools. Students will study the roles of school boards and community organizations, state boards of education, state government agencies, special interest groups, professional organizations, and unions.
In this course, students will study the school budgeting process and school facilities management. Students will receive an overview of the basic financial and facility issues, unique to education that affect individual school buildings.
This course is designed to prepare aspiring school principals to address and manage conflict effectively in educational settings. Participants will explore the principles of conflict resolution, mediation strategies, and communication techniques essential for fostering a positive school climate. Emphasis will be placed on understanding the causes of conflict, managing difficult conversations, and leveraging conflict as an opportunity for growth and collaboration. Through role-playing, case studies, and reflective exercises, students will develop skills to lead with empathy, equity, and professionalism.
EDAM 714Instructional and Curriculum Leadership3.0
In this course, students will examine the relationship between school culture and classroom instruction. Students will study the five fundamental tasks of instructional leadership (direct assistance, group development, professional development, curriculum development, and action research). Students will also investigate effective classroom observation methods.
EDAM 715School Principal Internship: Technology1.5
This yearlong intensive internship is the activity for the students in the Drexel Education Leadership Program. During this course, the students will put school leadership theory and knowledge to practical application.
The yearlong intensive internship is the culminating activity for the students in the Drexel Education Leadership Program. During this course, the students will put school leadership theory and knowledge to practical application.
EDAM 717School Principal Internship: Leadership1.5
The yearlong intensive internship is the culminating activity for the students in the Drexel Education Leadership Program. During this course, the students will put school leadership theory and knowledge to practical application.
The yearlong intensive internship is the culminating activity for the students in the Drexel Education Leadership Program. During this course, the students will put school leadership theory and knowledge to practical application.
This course is designed to prepare aspiring principals to build, lead, and sustain effective teams in schools. Emphasizing collaboration, communication, and conflict resolution, the course focuses on strategies to align team efforts with school goals. Students will explore team dynamics, decision-making processes, and methods to foster trust and accountability. By engaging in real-world scenarios and reflective practices, students will develop skills to lead diverse teams toward achieving high levels of performance and student success.
This course equips aspiring school principals with the knowledge and skills to apply systems thinking to school leadership. By examining the interconnected components of schools—students, staff, families, resources, policies, and community—students will learn to identify patterns, solve complex problems, and implement sustainable solutions. Through case studies, simulations, and collaborative projects, participants will develop a systemic approach to fostering innovation, improving equity, and enhancing organizational effectiveness.
This course provides aspiring school principals with the foundational knowledge and skills to lead curriculum design and implementation effectively. Participants will explore frameworks for curriculum development, align instruction with state and national standards, and analyze the principal's role in fostering a coherent, inclusive, and engaging curriculum. Emphasis will be placed on data-informed decision-making, stakeholder collaboration, and addressing equity and diversity in curriculum design.
This course explores the principles, practices, and leadership strategies that drive innovation in schools. It examines how school leaders can foster creativity, collaboration, and continuous improvement in their institutions. Topics include innovative instructional models, leveraging technology, fostering school culture, addressing equity, and preparing schools for future challenges. Students will engage in case studies, collaborative projects, and reflective practices to develop the skills necessary to lead innovative schools effectively.
This course is designed to prepare aspiring assistant principals for the multifaceted responsibilities of their role. It focuses on the assistant principal’s critical functions, including instructional leadership, school operations, student discipline, staff development, and fostering a positive school climate. Through case studies, role-playing, and reflective practices, students will explore how assistant principals serve as key contributors to school success and as pivotal figures in supporting principals, staff, students, and the community.
EDAM 729Technology and AI for School Leadership3.0
This course prepares aspiring school principals to effectively integrate and manage technology in school leadership. Emphasizing the role of technology in communication, instruction, operations, and data-driven decision-making, the course provides a framework for leveraging digital tools to enhance school success. Students will explore topics such as leading technology initiatives, fostering digital equity, managing school data systems, and promoting innovative practices in education.
This course is designed to equip aspiring school principals with the knowledge and skills to use data effectively to improve teaching and learning. Participants will explore strategies for collecting, analyzing, and interpreting various types of data to inform instructional decisions, monitor student progress, and drive school improvement. Emphasis will be placed on fostering a data-driven culture among teachers and staff and using data to promote equity and student success.
Allows candidates to develop models of curricula aligned with local, state, and national standards. Presents strategies for interdisciplinary teaching, creating constructivist learning environments, and developing integrative curriculum modules. Considers learning styles in effective methods that will be modeled and implemented in the course.
This course is designed to provide both theoretical and practical insights into the evolving responsibilities associated with being the chief executive office of a school system.
This course provides the candidate with the skills required by system-level administrators to work with a broad spectrum of constituencies. Students will focus on the major issues facing families, especially those that mitigate against strong home-school relations, such as poverty, domestic violence, and drug abuse.
EDAM 827School Superintendent's Internship: Curriculum Models1.0
This is a yearlong internship in various central office positions depending on the candidate's career preferences. The experience will focus on school issues of a system-wide impact, such as policy development, long-range planning, school board function and personnel management.
EDAM 828School Superintendent's Internship: Parents and Schools1.0
This is a yearlong internship in various central office positions depending on the candidate's career preferences. The experience will focus on school issues of a system-wide impact, such as policy development, long-range planning, school board function and personnel management.
EDAM 829School Superintendent's Internship: Budget and Finance1.0
This is a yearlong internship in various central office positions depending on the candidate's career preferences. The experience will focus on school issues of a system-wide impact, such as policy development, long-range planning, school board function and personnel management.
EDAM 830School Superintendent's Internship: Human Resource Development1.0
This is a yearlong internship in various central office positions depending on the candidate's career preferences. The experience will focus on school issues of a system-wide impact, such as policy development, long-range planning, school board function and personnel management.
