ED ADM 6435: Superintendent: Legal Leadership and Management

Course Description

Superintendents must guide their school districts in adherence to statutory and case law, the lawful and wise use and allocation of district resources, management and evaluation of personnel, and equity issues. This course introduces to two areas of significant responsibility for superintendents: (1) education law and (2) state and federal regulations. Through readings, course assignments, and discussions, students will examine the legal system, school law, finance, personnel, and equity policies that govern public schools in the United States and the state of Missouri.