A Brief Tour of the Educational Leadership Programs at St. John Fisher College

St. John Fisher College Educational Leadership programs provide a comprehensive and well grounded leadership experience for future school administrators. These programs are designed to provide high-quality and innovative standards-based educational experiences and ethical future leaders. St. John Fisher College Educational Leadership programs provide a comprehensive and well grounded leadership experience for future school administrators. These programs are designed to provide high-quality and innovative standards-based educational experiences and ethical future leaders. Program Overview

A very special program... The programs are aligned with the state standards and classes meet on alternate weekends. Committed to Lifelong Learning

A very special program... Case study approach using real data Case Study: A Partnership At Risk Description The Golden Gloves Agency was founded by a professional boxer. Its single-minded mission is to “ save lost boys through sports and the manly arts.” On this point they will not budge. The founder is adamant. The funds to support the efforts are his to control. The small city district served by programs from this agency are after school at the Junior High level to serve some troubled boys. The program was hugely successful. The statistics show higher attendance, grades and test score for the participants when compared to matched non-participants. The Problem The parent of a female student sued for admission to this school sponsored after school program. The district’s legal council stated clearly and correctly that any school sponsored activity meant to improve student performance must be open to boys and girls. The boxer who founded the agency is clear that that is absolutely not acceptable to him. He, truly, never will change his mind. He would rather shut it down then change his focus. Repeated efforts to find parallel experiences for girls has utterly failed. QUESTIONS )Can this program be saved? Why? Why not? )What should the principal’s role be? )When do you cut your losses and abandon a partnership? )Is this problem a school problem? )If it goes south, how would you handle the school PR? Case Study: A Partnership At Risk Description The Golden Gloves Agency was founded by a professional boxer. Its single- minded mission is to “ save lost boys through sports and the manly arts.” On this point they will not budge. The founder is adamant. The funds to support the efforts are his to control. The small city district served by programs from this agency are after school at the Junior High level to serve some troubled boys. The program was hugely successful. The statistics show higher attendance, grades and test score for the participants when compared to matched non-participants. The Problem The parent of a female student sued for admission to this school sponsored after school program. The district’s legal council stated clearly and correctly that any school sponsored activity meant to improve student performance must be open to boys and girls. The boxer who founded the agency is clear that that is absolutely not acceptable to him. He, truly, never will change his mind. He would rather shut it down then change his focus. Repeated efforts to find parallel experiences for girls has utterly failed. QUESTIONS )Can this program be saved? Why? Why not? )What should the principal’s role be? )When do you cut your losses and abandon apartnership? )Is this problem a school problem? )If it goes south, how would you handle the school PR? Case Study: A Partnership At Risk Description The Golden Gloves Agency was founded by a professional boxer. Its single-minded mission is to “ save lost boys through sports and the manly arts.” On this point they will not budge. The founder is adamant. The funds to support the efforts are his to control. The small city district served by programs from this agency are after school at the Junior High level to serve some troubled boys. The program was hugely successful. The statistics show higher attendance, grades and test score for the participants when compared to matched non-participants. The Problem The parent of a female student sued for admission to this school sponsored after school program. The district’s legal council stated clearly and correctly that any school sponsored activity meant to improve student performance must be open to boys and girls. The boxer who founded the agency is clear that that is absolutely not acceptable to him. He, truly, never will change his mind. He would rather shut it down then change his focus. Repeated efforts to find parallel experiences for girls has utterly failed. QUESTIONS )Can this program be saved? Why? Why not? )What should the principal’s role be? )When do you cut your losses and abandon apartnership? )Is this problem a school problem? )If it goes south, how would you handle the school PR? Case Study: A Partnership At Risk Description The Golden Gloves Agency was founded by a professional boxer. Its single- minded mission is to “ save lost boys through sports and the manly arts.” On this point they will not budge. The founder is adamant. The funds to support the efforts are his to control. The small city district served by programs from this agency are after school at the Junior High level to serve some troubled boys. The program was hugely successful. The statistics show higher attendance, grades and test score for the participants when compared to matched non-participants. The Problem The parent of a female student sued for admission to this school sponsored after school program. The district’s legal council stated clearly and correctly that any school sponsored activity meant to improve student performance must be open to boys and girls. The boxer who founded the agency is clear that that is absolutely not acceptable to him. He, truly, never will change his mind. He would rather shut it down then change his focus. Repeated efforts to find parallel experiences for girls has utterly failed. QUESTIONS )Can this program be saved? Why? Why not? )What should the principal’s role be? )When do you cut your losses and abandon apartnership? )Is this problem a school problem? )If it goes south, how would you handle the school PR? Case Study: A Partnership At Risk Description The Golden Gloves Agency was founded by a professional boxer. Its single-minded mission is to “ save lost boys through sports and the manly arts.” On this point they will not budge. The founder is adamant. The funds to support the efforts are his to control. The small city district served by programs from this agency are after school at the Junior High level to serve some troubled boys. The program was hugely successful. The statistics show higher attendance, grades and test score for the participants when compared to matched non-participants. The Problem The parent of a female student sued for admission to this school sponsored after school program. The district’s legal council stated clearly and correctly that any school sponsored activity meant to improve student performance must be open to boys and girls. The boxer who founded the agency is clear that that is absolutely not acceptable to him. He, truly, never will change his mind. He would rather shut it down then change his focus. Repeated efforts to find parallel experiences for girls has utterly failed. QUESTIONS )Can this program be saved? Why? Why not? )What should the principal’s role be? )When do you cut your losses and abandon apartnership? )Is this problem a school problem? )If it goes south, how would you handle the school PR? Case Study: A Partnership At Risk Description The Golden Gloves Agency was founded by a professional boxer. Its single- minded mission is to “ save lost boys through sports and the manly arts.” On this point they will not budge. The founder is adamant. The funds to support the efforts are his to control. The small city district served by programs from this agency are after school at the Junior High level to serve some troubled boys. The program was hugely successful. The statistics show higher attendance, grades and test score for the participants when compared to matched non-participants. The Problem The parent of a female student sued for admission to this school sponsored after school program. The district’s legal council stated clearly and correctly that any school sponsored activity meant to improve student performance must be open to boys and girls. The boxer who founded the agency is clear that that is absolutely not acceptable to him. He, truly, never will change his mind. He would rather shut it down then change his focus. Repeated efforts to find parallel experiences for girls has utterly failed. QUESTIONS )Can this program be saved? Why? Why not? )What should the principal’s role be? )When do you cut your losses and abandon apartnership? )Is this problem a school problem? )If it goes south, how would you handle the school PR? A partnership... …growing tomorrow’s educational leaders

A very special program... The four internships and one 40 hour week are concurrent with the courses which allows the candidates to apply the course theories in real situations. Committed to Lifelong Learning

A very special program... All faculty are experienced school administrators

A very special program... A partnership... …growing tomorrow’s educational leaders Candidates in this program are members of a cohort taking each course together. Within each cohort are teams working collaboratively on course projects.

A very special program... The field internships (3) are guided by a college supervisor and a field supervisor providing individual support to their interns. Committed to Lifelong Learning

A very special program... Strong emphasis on moral and ethical leadership, and social justice Diversity Achievement Compassion Knowledge Service

A very special program... A partnership... …growing tomorrow’s educational leaders Based on the principle that all students can learn at a high level

A very special program... Each candidate is provided with a laptop computer loaded with the software needed for research, data analysis, and effective presentations. To support the candidate’s in the use of this technology all classes take place in a wireless classroom environment and there is also readily available technology inservice and trouble shooting support.

A very special program... Module I: Developing Effective Leadership Course 1: GEDA 560 Achieving Standards of Excellence (3 credits) Course 2: GEDA 561 Leadership by Collaboration (3 credits) Module II: Planning and Implementation of School Improvement Strategies Course 3: GEDA 563 Planning for School & District Assessment and Improvement (3 credits) Course 4: GEDA 564 Improving Instruction and Learning (3 credits) Committed to Lifelong Learning

A very special program... Module III: Effective Public Communication Course 5: GEDA 566; Developing Effective Partnerships (3 credits) Course 6: GEDA 567 Effective Communication (3 credits) Module IV: Continuous School Improvement Course 8: GEDA 570 Producing and Sustaining School Improvement (3 credits) Course 7: GEDA 569 Accountability, Assessment and Performance (3 credits) Committed to Lifelong Learning

A very special program... A partnership... …growing tomorrow’s educational leaders Effective leaders are aware of the need to be collaborative and the importance of networking. One of the benefits of the cohort organization is the development of the skills and dispositions needed to establish and maintain networking relationships.

Networking Opportunities The bonds established during these programs continue long after graduation and alumni are part of an expanding and supportive network