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for successful teacher leadership within the context of standards-based educational reform. The program develops the capacity of teacher leaders to guide and support others in the collection and analysis of evidence of student learning. It prepares teachers to provide passionate, informed, and ethical leadership for improvement at the school, district, and state levels. Candidates learn proven strategies to build professional learning communities aimed at developing meaningful and engaging

educational system. The negative consequences of leadership churn on our most disadvantaged students, schools, and communities is an identified problem area by school associations in Washington State (AWSP, 2022). Several contributing factors leading to so much turnover across the educational system are abundantly clear. These findings are confirmed by national research recently conducted by the Learning Policy Institute (2018). Why are school leaders leaving the profession? One reason cited was

Mission StatementIn support of the mission of the University as stated in PLU2020, “to educate students for lives of thoughtful inquiry, service, leadership and care – for other people, for their communities, and for the earth” (p. 8), the Political Science Department is committed to providing a high quality educational experience for undergraduate students. The department affirms and embodies PLU’s mission as seen through our specific departmental mission statement, learning objectives

Mission StatementPLU THEATRE AND DANCE’S MISSION Pacific Lutheran University Theatre and Dance supports students in reaching their professional and academic goals through providing meaningful educational and production experiences, fostering leadership, promoting community, and nurturing passionate, responsible, and caring artists. PLU THEATRE AND DANCE’S VISION Pacific Lutheran University Theatre and Dance will be a nationally recognized program of preference and distinction noted for its

Mission StatementPLU THEATRE AND DANCE’S MISSION Pacific Lutheran University Theatre and Dance supports students in reaching their professional and academic goals through providing meaningful educational and production experiences, fostering leadership, promoting community, and nurturing passionate, responsible, and caring artists. PLU THEATRE AND DANCE’S VISION Pacific Lutheran University Theatre and Dance will be a nationally recognized program of preference and distinction noted for its

PLU program prides itself on high-touch practice beyond the normal scope of traditional and online programs. PLU interns are provided with support throughout the program for enhanced leadership opportunities.  Program coursework is built around the professional standards for educational leaders (NELP and AWSP) and emphasizes value driven leadership, instructional leadership, data analysis, and special education. Total Credits: 32 credits Program Cost: $16,000 (Financial Aid Options Available

American education as well as the social philosophy of growing diverse populations in the K-12 schools. (3) EDUC 591 : Independent Study To provide individual graduate students graduate-level study not available in the regular curriculum. The title will be listed on the student term-based record as IS: followed by the specific title designated by the student. (1 to 4) EDUC 700 : Educational/Instructional Leadership Orientation & Introduction This course is to prepare students for executive/advanced

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Why PLU? Low residency program design: offers in-person opportunities balanced with the intensive roles of current school leaders. Program length: can earn the Superintendent Certificate in 15 months. Strong reputation: proven track record with teacher and principal preparation. Focus on educational leadership in P12 schools, especially equity-minded instructional leadership. Job-embedded coursework. Non-dissertation based: students will complete a superintendent certification portfolio and two