EDD 8331 District Optimization
Students will explore the balance of how a school district is organized and run determines its effectiveness in ensuring high levels of learning for all students. The alignment of all district positions, processes, policies, and procedures can determine whether students receive a quality education or not. Throughout this course, candidates will understand that 1.) the district leadership is in charge of establishing relationships with school board members to be able to make successful recommendations for approval of recommendations; 2.) District policy is formulated and recommended by district leadership and approved by the school board; 3.) Effective organizational decisions are developed by consensus; 4.) Data is a crucial driver of the organizational decision-making process; 5.) District leadership is ultimately responsible for district outcomes.