IL 620. Special Topics in Education. (3 Credits)

A variety of topics of study are available to eligible instructional leadership graduate students under this course number and title. A course fee may be required according to the topic and course content. This course may be taken a maximum of two times for credit. Prerequisite: departmental approval. (Offered upon sufficient demand)

Course Fees: $60

IL 679. Continued Enrollment. (1-3 Credits)

Course Fees: $60

IL 690. Development of Educational Human Resources. (3 Credits)

This course is designed to emphasize the development of school personnel into learning communities designed to improve student achievement. (Spring)

Course Fees: $60

IL 691. Financial and Material Resources for School Improvement. (3 Credits)

This course is designed to provide knowledge and understanding of the economic factors relative to public schools and the effective leader managing resources for school improvement. (Spring)

Course Fees: $60

IL 694. Differentiated Instruction for Diverse Student Learning. (3 Credits)

This course is designed to focus on the role of schools in supporting improved social and educational opportunities for all children understanding technology as an information management tool for teaching and learning for all students. (Fall)

Course Fees: $60

IL 695. Legal and Ethical Responsibilities. (3 Credits)

This course is designed to provide knowledge and understanding of the legal framework and ethical considerations for leading and managing schools. (Fall)

Course Fees: $60

IL 696. Internship and Residency for Instructional Leadership. (3 Credits)

This course is the culminating activity for successful completion of all standards required for the Alabama Class A certification in Instructional Leadership. International students must receive approval from the Office of International Affairs prior to course registration. Prerequisite: Department Permit Only. (Fall, Spring, Summer)

Course Fees: $60

IL 697. Leadership for Successful Schools and Partnerships. (3 Credits)

This course is designed to focus on teaching and learning with regard to effective instruction and supervisory techniques in the school environment for enhancing student learning achievement, growth, and development. Instructional leaders will engage school community in the following actions developing and maintaining a shared vision; planning effectively; using critical thinking and problem-solving techniques; collecting, analyzing, and interpreting data; allocating resources; and evaluating results for the purpose of continuous school improvement. (Summer)

Course Fees: $60

IL 700. Special Topics in Education. (3 Credits)

A variety of topics of study are available to eligible graduate students under this course number and title. Course number may be repeated to address different topics in Education. Department approval is required.

Course Fees: $60

IL 705. Professional Development and Mentoring. (3 Credits)

The course engages in the examination of mentor behaviors and skills focused on designing collaborative learning-focused mentoring and coaching relationships. preparation is provided for instructional leaders to become effective mentors in facilitating effective learning relationships and providing guidance and professional support for mentees. (Spring)

Course Fees: $60

IL 706. Management of the Learning Organization. (3 Credits)

The course is designed to focus on the daily operations of the school environment. Candidates will learn to develop and administer policies that provide a safe school environment where teachers can teach and students can learn. Candidates will identify and analyze major sources of fiscal and non-fiscal resources. (Summer)

Course Fees: $60

IL 707. Law, Policy and Governance. (3 Credits)

This course is designed to review processes in educational policy and governance for P-12 schools. The Alabama Code will be utilized along with current legal issues and court cases. (Summer)

Course Fees: $60

IL 708. Advanced Curriculum Dev. (3 Credits)

This course expands students' knowledge and skills in curricular instructional leadership and focuses on the teaching and learning processes that support the success of all students in the learning environment. Teacher leader and instructional leader students will focus on the collaborative leadership process of aligning curriculum, instruction, assessment and professional development to ensure effective, focused teaching and continuous student learning and achievement that is both data driven and needs-based.

Course Fees: $60

IL 709. Applied Research II. (3 Credits)

The purpose of this course is to complete project-based research focused on improving instructional and school-based decision making action research that was initiated in Applied Research I. Institutional Review Board approval is required prior to enrolling in this course. A grade of "B" or better is a requisite. Prerequisite completion of Applied Research I with a grade of "B" or better is required. (Spring)

Course Fees: $60

IL 710. Community and Stakeholder Relationships. (3 Credits)

This course is designed to prepare aspiring administrators to respond proactively to their stakeholders and media as partners in public education. (Fall)

Course Fees: $60

IL 711. Professional Standards for Instructional Leadership. (3 Credits)

The course will focus on current national and professional standards. (Fall)

Course Fees: $60

IL 779. Continued Enrollment. (1-3 Credits)

Course Fees: $60