2023 ISS Summit – Leadership Matters – Higher, Faster, Stronger – The Power of Performance

2 Units
DoDEA
Credit Validation

Course Description

Credit Validation for DoDEA Participants Only 

Facilitated by the Center for Instructional Leadership, this year’s summit will again serve as a launch point for ongoing, just-in-time professional learning throughout school year 2023-2024. The learning experiences at the summit are designed to support you as you continue to enhance your skills in the five key areas of DoDEA's Definition of Instructional Leadership:

  • Communicating a shared vision of excellent instruction
  • Establishing and sustaining a culture of trust, continuous improvement, and reflective practice
  • Prioritizing collaborative and ongoing professional learning
  • Maximizing time for instructional improvement
  • Being intentional about building and leveraging teacher expertise

Participants will meet in large group sessions as well as smaller break-out discussion sessions, led by current senior leaders from DoDEA Pacific and DoDEA Headquarters.

Course Details

Number of Units: 2.0 graduate level extension credit(s) in semester hours

Who Should Attend: This course provides continuing education for Pacific Region Assistant Superintendents and Instructional System Specialist only.

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What You Will Learn

  • Build and enhance skills for developing strong leadership teams in districts and schools
  • Build and enhance skills for developing a culture of collaboration among teachers to engage in instructional rounds within districts and schools
  • Build and enhance skills for crafting timely, specific, and actionable feedback for teachers on the LWT, High Quality Instructional Practices, and FCOT
  • Build and enhance skills to engage in an array of Leaders Inspire sessions that are built around a variety of instructional leadership topics
  • Prepare for the school year with just-in-time topics presented with topics presented by HQ, Region, and CIL personnel
  • Network and build relationships with other school and district leaders

Instructors

Professional development courses offered by the University of San Diego’s Division of Professional & Continuing Education are taught by faculty that possess a depth and breadth of academic and real-world professional experience.

Why USD?

The Professional and Continuing Education program nurtures key partnerships on the local, national, and international level. The goal is to better serve working professionals who seek to enhance or build their careers and help achieve their highest value and potential. Contact us today to learn more.

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Learning Method Information

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Credit Validation

The University of San Diego’s Division of Professional and Continuing Education offers graduate-level extension credit for work completed in trainings, workshops, conferences, induction, credentials, and other professional development programs not offered directly by USD. Complete one of the above and a member of our division will help you earn credit for your hard work and dedication to continuing your education.

Key Benefits of Credit Validation Courses

Make Your Work Count

Earn credit for your previous work in trainings, workshops, and conferences through a simple process.

Advance Faster

Save money by earning credit for work you completed and get one step closer to salary advancement.

Work Towards a Degree

Many receiving institutions may accept credits towards degree programs, giving you a head start in earning a graduate degree.