16 NCAC 06C .0386. School Administrator Preparation Program Coursework Requirements

All School Administrator Preparation Programs shall incorporate coursework addressing the North Carolina Standards for School Executives including: (1) understanding state and federal laws, regulations, and case law that affects North Carolina public schools; (2) using technology for effective teaching and learning and administrative duties; (3) determining how a child responds to research-based interventions to screen students who may be at risk of academic failure, monitoring the effectiveness of instruction proposed for students identified as at-risk, and modifying instruction as needed to meet the needs of each student; (4) applying skills to observe and analyze the teaching of literacy and numeracy across content areas using developmentally appropriate and differentiated instructional strategies to meet the needs of all learners; (5) understanding the importance of creating and promoting an engaging, safe school climate; (6) understanding and using processes to evaluate licensed staff; and (7) using effective leadership and implementation strategies to facilitate professional practices and manage change.