Instructional Leadership (TASL)   

This course is ideal for educational leaders committed to creating a positive and productive school environment. Upon completion, participants will have a deeper understanding of how to cultivate a collaborative culture that supports excellence in teaching and learning.

Course Description:

This online asynchronous course is designed for educational leaders and administrators seeking to create and maintain a positive, collaborative culture within their schools. The course explores key concepts and strategies for fostering an environment that promotes effective teaching and learning.

Course content includes:

1. Crafting and communicating a clear, compelling vision for a school culture that enhances teaching and learning outcomes.

2. Strategies to encourage shared responsibility among all stakeholders for student, educator, and overall school success.

3. Methods for acknowledging and celebrating improvements in both educator performance and student achievement.

4. Approaches for collaborating with diverse stakeholders to establish and maintain a positive school culture.

Participants will examine research-based practices, real-world examples, and theoretical frameworks related to school culture and collaboration. The course material is designed to provide practical insights that can be applied in various educational settings.

This course is ideal for educational professionals committed to enhancing student outcomes through effective teaching practices. Upon completion, participants will have a robust toolkit of strategies to leverage educator strengths and create optimal learning environments for all students.

Course Description:

This online asynchronous course is designed for educators and school leaders who aim to maximize student success by harnessing the unique strengths of their teaching staff. Aligned with Tennessee Instructional Leadership Standards (TILS) B.2 and B.3, this course provides a comprehensive exploration of strategies to create engaging, inclusive, and effective learning environments.

Course content includes:

1. Techniques for identifying and utilizing educator strengths to create meaningful learning opportunities for students. This module focuses on matching teacher capabilities with student needs to enhance engagement and achievement.

2. Strategies for cultivating safe, respectful, and orderly learning environments. Participants will explore methods to establish and maintain positive classroom climates conducive to learning.

3. Best practices in differentiated instruction and personalized learning. This section examines how to tailor teaching approaches to meet diverse student needs and learning styles.

4. Approaches to creating inclusive learning environments that celebrate and leverage diversity. Participants will learn how to foster classrooms where all students feel valued and empowered to succeed.

Throughout the course, participants will engage with research-based concepts, practical examples, and theoretical frameworks related to educator effectiveness and student success. The content is designed to be immediately applicable in various educational settings.

This course is ideal for education professionals committed to strengthening the connection between schools, families, and communities. Upon completion, participants will have a deeper understanding of how to effectively partner with families to enhance student achievement and create a supportive learning environment that extends beyond the classroom.

This online asynchronous course is designed for educators and school leaders who seek to enhance student achievement through effective family partnerships. Aligned with Tennessee Instructional Leadership Standard (TILS) B.4, this course provides a comprehensive examination of strategies to engage families and community stakeholders in the educational process.

Course content includes:

1. Effective strategies for actively involving families in their children's education. This module explores practical approaches to encourage family participation in school activities, decision-making processes, and at-home learning support.

2. Methods for building trusting relationships with families and community stakeholders. Participants will examine techniques to establish and maintain positive, collaborative relationships that support student success.

3. Culturally responsive family engagement practices. This section focuses on understanding and respecting diverse family backgrounds, and tailoring engagement strategies to meet the needs of all families in the school community.

4. Communication skills for partnering with families to support student learning. Participants will explore various communication channels and strategies to effectively share information, gather feedback, and collaborate with families on student progress and needs.

The course material draws from research-based practices, real-world examples, and theoretical frameworks related to family engagement and its impact on student achievement. Content is designed to be applicable across various educational contexts and grade levels.