Educational Leadership and Curriculum Studies

     The Leadership for Results program at USF St. Petersburg brings together faculty expertise in educational leadership development and the latest research on standards-based leadership to create a model program for preparing school leaders who can drive the instructional improvement agendas in schools. The program is designed to prepare instructional leaders to be change agents and problem solvers focused on action leadership to improve student learning. The curriculum is grounded in the research on best practices and critical inquiry emphasizing rich and varied field experiences, active coaching and mentoring by practicing administrators, and standards based outcome assessment to ensure success in building the requisite skills and knowledge that will enable graduates to have a positive impact on schools. In partnership with the local school divisions, this program emphasis pairs experienced and less experienced leaders in a junior-colleague mentorship model that serves as a pipeline for the continual preparation of educational leaders for Florida's school districts. With its emphasis on quality leadership preparation, the program faculty continually assess, adjust, and monitor the program to maintain quality and effectiveness.

Program faculty are...

•  Scholars who conduct rigorous research that contributes to the knowledge base in the field

•  Experienced practitioners with expertise in school leadership development

•  Responsive to the needs of the practitioners and the communities they serve

Program candidates are...

•  High performing educators who wish to develop their leadership capabilities

•  Working professionals pursuing professional development as part-time students

•  Committed to seeking innovative, research-based leadership practices that improve student learning

Quick Links

General Information:

-Newsletter

-Program Faculty

-Program Standard Matrix

-USFSP Graduate Handbook

- Poynter Library

Programs:

- Master of Education (M.Ed.)

- Certification in Educational Leadership

- FELE schedule for 2006-2007