Educational Leadership Ed.S. (Tier II)

Identify a significant problem in curriculum, instruction and assessment documented in measurable student performance results over time that is owned by professionals in the organization and is a direct barrier to improved organizational culture and student learning.
Lead a professional teaching and learning organization to develop and implement a plan to remove the immediate barrier, improve student learning and implement change strategies to address the mental models of professionals over time for improved culture and sustainable change.

Hold clear renewable Georgia PSC Tier I certification in Educational Leadership
Serve in a leadership position at either a P-12 school or Local Unit of Administration including RESAs; or, have a written agreement between Georgia College and the employer specifying that the candidate will be released from current duties for a portion of the school week sufficient to allow the candidate to complete residency requirements

EDEL 7930 Leadership of Teaching and Learning Organizations IV (6 hours): Continuation of EDEL 7910 with faculty guidance as needed to complete the certification requirement of 750 clock hours of authentic leadership residency work on the Georgia Educational Leadership Standards and/or final application of skills required for the Leadership Change Initiative. Course may be repeated.