Overview

The current Georgia Leadership Rule defines the Tier 2 programs (Tier 2 Certification Only and Tier 2 Educational Specialist) as advanced level preparation reserved for leaders in leadership positions as defined by the Ga PSC. The Georgia Leadership Rule requires candidates have the time and opportunity to lead authentic and genuine school improvement initiatives in a residency experience.

A primary component of the program is a field-based residency in which students are provided the opportunity to practice, learn, and demonstrate performance while on the job as an educational leader. Students are coached by highly-qualified practitioner scholars.

Five reasons to "GO West" to the UWG Education - Educational Leadership program:

• Full-time faculty that are both scholars and practitioners,
• Relevant and job-embedded residency,
• Convenience: Program can be completed in three semesters and only a few face to face sessions,
• High expectiations with strong support and faculty engagement for student-learning,
• Cost-effective

Learning Objectives

• Build a shared vision of student success and well-being.
• Champion and support instruction and assessment that maximizes student learning and achievement.
• Manage and develop staff members' professional skills and practives in order to drive student learning and achievement
• Cultivate a caring and inclusive school community dedicated to student learning, academic success and the personal well-being of every student.
• Coordinate resources, time, structures and roles effectively to build the instructional capacity of teachers and other staff.
• Engage families and the outside community to promote and support student success .
• Administer and manage operations efficiently and effectively.