In collaboration with their university coach and district mentor the candidate develops an induction and professional growth plan. The goal of the induction and professional development plans is to enhance candidate competency in the California Professional Standards for Educational Leaders (CPSELs).
Courses & Descriptions
GEL7011
From the Inside Out (1 Unit)
One-on-one coaching with a trained experienced administrator working with the candidate to develop, implement and reflect upon their new administrative responsibilities. This course focuses on the strengths and values the candidate brings to leadership practice along with an overview of all 6 CPSELs. Graded: Credit/No Credit
GEL7012
Management of the Learning Environment (1 Unit)
One-on-one coaching with a trained experienced administrator working with the candidate to develop, implement and reflect upon their new administrative responsibilities. This course focuses on how educational leaders manage the organization to cultivate a safe and productive learning and working environment (CPSEL 3). Graded: Credit/No Credit
GEL7013
Shaping a Culture of Teaching & Learning (1 Unit)
One-on-one coaching with a trained experienced administrator working with the candidate to develop, implement and reflect upon their new administrative responsibilities. This course focuses on how educational leaders shape a collaborative culture of teaching and learning, informed by professional standards, and focused on student and professional growth (CPSEL 2). Graded: Credit/No Credit
GEL7014
Family & Family Engagement (1 Unit)
One-on-one coaching with a trained experienced administrator working with the candidate to develop, implement and reflect upon their new administrative responsibilities. This course focuses on how educational leaders collaborate with families and other stakeholders to address diverse student and community interests and mobilize community resources (CPSEL 4). Graded: Credit/No Credit Please refer to the Program Pacing Guide.
GEL7015
Ethics & Integrity (1 Unit)
One-on-one coaching with a trained experienced administrator working with the candidate to develop, implement and reflect upon their new administrative responsibilities. This course focuses on how educational leaders make decisions, model, and behave in ways that demonstrate professionalism, ethics, integrity, justice, and equity and hold staff to the same standard (CPSEL 5). Graded: Credit/No Credit
GEL7016
External Context & Policy (1 Unit)
One-on-one coaching with a trained experienced administrator working with the candidate to develop, implement and reflect upon their new administrative responsibilities. This course focuses on how educational leaders influence political, social, economic, legal, and cultural contexts affecting education to improve education policies and practices (CPSEL 6). Graded: Credit/No Credit
GEL7017
Development & Implementation of a Shared Vision (1 Unit)
One-on-one coaching with a trained experienced administrator working with the candidate to develop, implement and reflect upon their new administrative responsibilities. This course focuses on how educational leaders facilitate the development and implementation of a shared vision of learning and growth of all students (CPSEL 1). Graded: Credit/No Credit
GEL7018
Capstone Project (1 Unit)
One-on-one coaching with a trained experienced administrator working with the candidate to develop, implement and reflect upon their new administrative responsibilities. In collaboration with their university coach and district mentor the candidate develops an induction and professional growth plan. This course focuses on the candidate’s inquiry and practice-centered research project, showcasing the candidate’s knowledge and skills in one of the six CPSELs. Graded: Credit/No Credit