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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
Examines college administration in different areas of college operations. Focuses on policy-setting processes. Prerequisites: EDAD621 and EDAD820.
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3.00 Credits
Primary focus on the financing of Illinois public schools. The theoretical background and legal bases of public school finance and the application of those theories to various school finance models. Budget analysis, state aid mechanisms, taxing and auditing processes, and legal foundations in relation to salary, transportation, contracts, liability, and managing facilities will be emphasized. Practicing consultants and school business managers, case studies, and simulated materials will be used to highlight practical applications. Prerequisite: EDAD621.
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3.00 Credits
Includes an analysis of selected general legal principles, case and statute law, and law-making agencies affecting Illinois public schools, including special education. Key content areas include the legal system; role of federal, state, and local governments; the legislative processes; school governance; policies, rules, and regulations; church and state; civil rights; student and parent rights and responsibilities; teacher rights and responsibilities; collective negotiations, torts, and contracts; and legal research. Content is designed for the practical application of school law. Prerequisites: EDAD621 and EDAD729.
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3.00 Credits
The major purpose of the practicum is to provide the student with a supervised experience in the functions and duties associated with instructional leadership and school management. Each student will participate in administrative activities related to instructional leadership one term and school management the other term. Examples of tasks include staff and curriculum development, pupil personnel services, establishing and maintaining effective learning environments, implementation of policy, business, and facilities management, and community relations. Prerequisites: Completion of 21 hours of required courses.
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3.00 Credits
The major purpose of the practicum is to provide the student with a supervised experience in the functions and duties associated with instructional leadership and school management. Each student will participate in administrative activities related to instructional leadership one term and school management the other term. Examples of tasks include staff and curriculum development, pupil personnel services, establishing and maintaining effective learning environments, implementation of policy, business, and facilities management, and community relations. Prerequisites: Completion of 24 hours of required courses and EDAD834.
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3.00 Credits
Provides a general understanding of personnel functions in education. Decision-making and problem-solving involving school personnel and supervision will be emphasized. Functions of recruitment, assignment, development, coordination, compensation, appraisal, negotiations, in-service education, motivation, and dismissal are included. Prerequisite: EDAD621.
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3.00 Credits
The development and establishment of collective bargaining with school district groups. Presentation of historical, sociological, and legal perspectives, and current issues in educational collective bargaining, roles of individuals in the bargaining process, and effects in public sector. Participation in simulated collective bargaining exercises to prepare for negotiations, the use of table tactics and strategies, and dealing with impasse resolution and the impact on school budgets. Prerequisite: EDAD621.
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3.00 Credits
Reviews central concepts in School Finance I. Extends the student's knowledge and skills in areas such as school bookkeeping, transportation, school building, supervision of ancillary staff, and alternative funding. Prerequisite: EDAD832.
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3.00 Credits
Designed for students planning to become business officials. The course begins with a review of topics and concepts studied in EDAD832: School Finance, and EDAD839: School Finance II, and then introduces new topics necessary for the preparation of students to become school business officials, topics such as overall personnel functions, including payroll, health insurance, retirement and incentives, accounts payable, negotiations, budgeting, and the use of technology in the business office. Instruction will use a problem-solving model that utilizes actual school situations and the use of technology. Prerequisite: EDAD838. Education - bilingual-bicultural 249
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3.00 Credits
Examines school systems as politically-influenced entities. Topics include the politics of school governance, strategies of lobbying and negotiation, policy development and implementation, and the use of power, influence, and authority. Focuses on the relationship of these topics to system problems such as diminishing resources and dropping achievement. Students will apply political skills through role-playing and simulation. Prerequisite: Permission of dean of the College of Education.
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