EDL 645 - Data-Driven Models for Curriculum Development

3 credit hours
An exploration and examination of the foundations, design, development, organization, and implementation of curriculum in K-Plus settings and the use of assessment data to develop best-practice models for curriculum decision-making. Effective use of technology to analyze assessment data and develop curriculum frameworks will be emphasized. This course defines the specifics of what school leaders should be able to do in order to provide instructional leadership and effective use of technology in school environments. The effective 21st-century school leader must be a hands-on user of technology, and he or she must be a competent user of information and technology tools common to the information-age professional.