Administrative Services Credential (ASC) Tier I

This course includes the study of political, social and economic forces affecting public school systems. Federal, State and County mandates and policies related to funding requirements, court decisions, and other influences are discussed. The organization, administration and control of local school districts including school boards, administrators, unions, professional organizations, and pressure groups are given thorough attention. Concepts of authority, power and influence will be examined.

Theories of leadership, organizational behavior, judgement, and decision making. Comparison of management and leadership perspectives. Role of the leader in various contexts. Analysis of approaches to issues such as decentralization, the change process, and student rights.

A field experience in the administration or supervision in the public school. The school district, student, and UCI jointly plan the work experience, its supervision, and accompanying academic work.

Contemporary issues and implications for educational administrators in the use of information and multimedia technologies in teaching and learning, communications, and management. Legal, ethical, and ergonomic considerations in the planning, funding, professional development needs, and evaluation related to the use of educational technology.

Legal framework of schools and political education. Political Jurisdictions affecting educational policy. Influence of legal aspects to educational control. Political and sociological forces directly and indirectly affecting school practices. Theory of individual and group dynamics in achieving compromise, consensus, and coalitions to achieve educational goals.

School management, problem solving, decision making. Role of staff, community (including minorities) in assessing needs, establishing/implementing action plans. Management of support systems, internal/external communications, applications of information technology. Conflict resolution, stress management, school site councils, community relations, parent involvement.

A field experience in the administration or supervision in the public school. The school district, student, and UCI jointly plan the work experience, its supervision, and accompanying academic work.

Organizations and management of financial and business operations. Funding sources and problems affecting financing at State and local levels. Business office operations, utilizations of personnel, budget preparation, financial management strategies and control, analysis of financial effects of contractual obligations. Identification of appropriate computer technology.

Concepts, theories, and application for the development and management of human resources. Effective staff utilization patterns in consideration of personnel competencies, organizational constraints, and available resources. Emerging considerations in developing and implementing effective personnel policies. Short- and long-term planning for filing personnel needs.

Historical and contemporary principles of curriculum development. Basis for curriculum decisions: theories and techniques of curriculum planning. Development of educational programs: multicultural and socioeconomic considerations, evaluation, and staff development. Principles of curricular alignment including delivery, materials, and assessment.

Historical and contemporary principles of curriculum development. Basis for curriculum decisions: theories and techniques of curriculum planning. Development of educational programs: multicultural and socioeconomic considerations, evaluation, and staff development. Principles of curricular alignment including delivery, materials, and assessment.