EDS715 Curriculum, Assessment, and Instructional Leadership (3 cr.)

The role of the instructional leader is explored in this course. Analysis and development of policies supporting effective curriculum, assessment, and instruction systems are conducted and policy advocacy strategies evaluated. Research-based strategies for differentiating learning for special populations, including special education, gifted, English language learners, and culturally diverse learners are explored. Effective professional development design and delivery models are examined, and adult learning theories are investigated. This course also examines the processes of implementing the design plans of curriculum, assessment, and instruction.

Upon completion of the course, students are expected to be able to do the following:

1. Analyze characteristics of effective instructional leaders.
2. Evaluate the effectiveness of school district policies supporting curriculum, assessment, and instruction.
3. Practice advocacy for curriculum, assessment, and instruction.
4. Design strategies for differentiating learning for each of the following special populations: a) special education, b) gifted, c) English language learners, d) culturally diverse learners.
5. Evaluate characteristics of effective professional development models.
6. Analyze adult learning theories.