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EDL 742 - School Board Relations

Credits: 3

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This course focuses on the major factors that influence the relationship between the Board of Education and the Superintendent of Schools. Areas examined are the nature of policy development and administration, the influence of external factors on local control and the discretionary authority boards grant their Superintendents. Offered fall semester.