Course Description
Political, structural, legal, and human resource frames are used to discover and analyze the purposes, functions, and common structures of school district offices. Emphasis is placed on the mission and responsibilities of central office personnel in relation to the governing board, schools and the larger community.
Athena Title
District Office Administration
Semester Course Offered
Offered every year.
Grading System
A - F (Traditional)
Course Objectives
1.Students examine current theories of executive leadership and relate them to district office senior staff behavior. 2.Students demonstrate knowledge of the structure and dynamics of the school district policy implementation team. 3.Students analyze the relationship and interactions between central office and building level personnel to gain an understanding of how these entities work separately and together to achieve district the goals and objectives. 4.Students analyze the major focal points of the district office, including alternative structures, relationships, symbols, and human resource needs to achieve the vision, mission, goals and objectives of the school system. 5.Students apply selected theories of organizational leadership and administration to addressing issues and problems of school district administration.
Topical Outline
1.Students examine current theories of executive leadership and relate them to district office senior staff behavior. 2.Students demonstrate knowledge of the structure and dynamics of the school district policy implementation team. 3.Students analyze the relationship and interactions between central office and building level personnel to gain an understanding of how these entities work separately and together to achieve district the goals and objectives. 4.Students analyze the major focal points of the district office, including alternative structures, relationships, symbols, and human resource needs to achieve the vision, mission, goals and objectives of the school system. 5.Students apply selected theories of organizational leadership and administration to addressing issues and problems of school district administration.