AD 650 - Curriculum, Assessment, and Instructional Leadership

(3.00 cr.)

Supports students' capacity to provide instructional leadership at the school and district level, focusing on the improvement and integration of curriculum, assessment, and instruction. Students apply the "Understanding by Design" model of curriculum design, using a three-stage backward design approach that ensures the coherence and rigor of the curriculum and transforms student learning. The course incorporates research-based design standards and collaborative peer review processes that create high-quality professional development strategies that address the learning needs of teachers.