EDU-585: Practicum in Culturally Proficient Leadership

The Practicum is the capstone experience of the Cultural Proficiency Leadership Master's Program. It is a field-based experience that incorporates the essential elements of cultural competence in leading for equity and excellence in PK-12 schools. During this practicum, you will work under the supervision of a school administrator and will function as an equity leader in the building. You will be challenged to put into practice a reflective vision of culturally responsive practices and equity-focused policy development. You will also be responsible for planning and implementing professional development opportunities for faculty members, and developing a program that will involve families and the school community in a way that is culturally responsive. The practicum will support the development of your expertise as an equity leader in gaining the skills needed to advance in y our professionalpractice in positions of leadership such as administration, equity specicialization, curriculum development, instruction, and assessment. [ 3 credits ]