TSPC requires documentation of at least three years of successful licensed administrative experience at the half-time level (.5 FTE) or above, in public schools or regionally accredited private schools, education service districts, state-operated or federal schools, or any private schools registered by the Oregon Department of Education. This must be done prior to making application to TSPC the Continuing Administrator/Initial Superintendent License.
- Understand and apply emerging research on teaching, learning, and school improvement to increase district effectiveness.
- Implement research-based educational practices that ensure candidate achievement and are sensitive to individual differences, diverse cultures, and ethnic backgrounds.
- Exhibit collaboration with colleagues, staff, parents, and the public to enhance the school's performance and its reputation as a high quality learning environment for all students.
- Demonstrate effective leadership in communication with diverse and special interest organizations.
- Collaborate with patrons, staff, and interested organizations in the development, evaluation, and improvement of policies and programs to meet school district needs.
- Implement practices that ensure effective organizations and management of school district policies and procedures.
- Develop productive school, board, and community relations.
- Demonstrate an advanced understanding of Oregon School law and school finance.
- Demonstrate an understanding of planning, maintenance, and management of facilities.
2007-08 Administrative License Handbook
Core Courses (9 hrs)
EDFL 650 Managing Organizational Resources (3 hrs)
EDFL 660 School District Leadership (3 hrs)
EDFL 662 Superintendency for the 21st Century (3 hrs)
Advanced Competency Course Electives (9 hrs)
EDFL 626 Implementing Tech. in Educational Organizations (2 hrs)
EDFL 634 Adult Development in Educational Organizations (3 hrs)
EDFL 651 Strategic Planning for Educational Systems (2 hrs)
EDFL 654 Program Evaluation for Org. Success (3 hrs)
EDFL 653 Organizational Change and Decision Making (2 hrs)
EDFL 661 Administration of Specialized Programs (3 hrs)
EDFL 655 Special Topics: Leading and Managing (1-3 hrs)
EDFL 671 Ethical Perspectives on Educational Leadership (3 hrs)
Foundational Perspectives (3 hrs, minimum
EDFL 506 Research in Effective Teaching (3 hrs)
EDFL 680 Philosophical Perspectives on Education (3 hrs)
EDFL 686 Political and Social Perspectives on Ed. (3 hrs)
EDFL 690 International Perspectives on Education (3 hrs)
EDFL 692 Historical Perspectives on Education (3 hrs)
EDFL 694 History of American Higher Education (3 hrs)
Curriculum
This 18-hour continuing administrator/initial superintendent licensure program is designed to match experienced practitioner mentors with experienced administrator candidates. This course work can be embedded within a doctoral program or may be taken as a licensure-only program.
Classes can be taken in face-to-face or online formats as scheduled. The program director will facilitate a self-assessment of current skills, at the building and district level, to enable the candidate to demonstrate and document the following advanced competencies as listed in OAR 584-017-0260:
George Fox also offers administrative license programs in Redmond and Salem.