School, Family, and Community Relations provides aspiring administrators with knowledge, skills, and demonstrated performances to engage parents, families, and communities in supporting student achievement. The candidates will develop an action plan for increased parent/family/community engagement that addresses student learning. Restricted to IA PRIN students only.

Provides aspiring administrators with an understanding of the legal aspects of education with a focus on administration-related applications. Knowledge is acquired in the areas of education and the legal system, employee rights and obligations, student rights and discipline, tort liability, and public-private school-related legal issues. A particular emphasis will be placed upon the federal and state mandates in special education. Restricted to IA PRIN students only.

Provides aspiring administrators with knowledge, skills, and demonstrated performances in the evaluation of teachers based on the Iowa Teaching Standards. Successful completion of this course completes the requirements for the evaluator approval certification, required for principals by the Iowa Department of Education. Restricted to IA PRIN students only.

Provides aspiring administrators with the knowledge, skills, and demonstrated performances in current curriculum instruction and assessment practices; the design and implementation of curriculum, instruction, and assessment practices; and their impact on student achievement. Restricted to IA PRIN students only.

Provides aspiring administrators with an understanding how a school can become a learning community to meet the needs of diverse learners. Specific needs of identified groups of learners are explored. Specifically the groups addressed are identified special education students, English language learners, students involved with 504 plans, and students identified as gifted and talented. Students engage in self-reflection to help gain an understanding of how their own actions impact and are interpreted in a diverse world.

This course is designed to acquaint teachers with the research and theory involved with the use of manipulatives in Activity-Based, Child-centered Mathematics (ABC Math). Teachers will study the theory, experience the activities, and make plans for the integration of ABC Math into their grade level.

Principles of corrective reading instruction, diagnostic instruments and procedures, strategies, and materials for correcting reading difficulties will be covered. Proficiency in prescribing corrective instructional plans and activities will be developed. In addition, students will participate in a field-based practicum experience working with struggling readers. During this experience, assessment, data-based intervention/instructional design, record keeping, and reflective practices are emphasized.

Students will intern in a K-12 reading program, working with a certified reading specialist. Students will gain experience in a broad range of activities required of a reading specialist, to include staff development, supervision, and communications. A completed fieldwork portfolio must be submitted and scored before licensure is given. The portfolio must be scored "basic" or "proficient" in each section. The instructor will give fill details concerning the requirement. Prerequisite: EDUC 639, 801.

A course is offered on a special topic in education on the basis of need, interest or time lines. May be repeated for credit.

A course, on a special topic in the discipline at the post-baccalaureate or master degree level, offered on the basis of need, interest, or time lines. May be repeated for credit. See registrar's office current class schedules Web page for specific semester description.