EDAD 5014 - Leadership for Equitable Fiscal Management to Advance Quality Learning for All Learners

2 credit hours
This course addresses school system finance structures, school budget development, allocation, and facilities management, and fund raising including grant writing and community outreach. Case studies of budget processes and decision-making simulations related to budgeting provide authentic practice for future work in financial aspects of school leadership focused on providing a quality learning environment for all. The course serves as an examination of federal and state school policies related to financial management so that school leaders can develop skills to implement and address issues that impact the operation of the school and/or system. The course also provides experience in school(s) where students learn how local school polices for formed to align with state and national policy.