The Lynchburg College educational leadership program is committed to the preparation of educational leaders for administrative, supervisory, and classroom positions in Virginia and the nation. The program is based on the belief that leaders must be agile learners who are hardworking, innovative, and reflective decision-makers.
Graduates must possess the essential knowledge and practice that will enable them to improve student achievement and to engage the public in the discussion of the importance of education to the future of the country.
Students develop the knowledge and skills necessary to:
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demonstrate inquiry about current research, trends, and issues as they pertain to instructional leadership to develop a vision of learning in elementary and secondary education.
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use knowledge about learner growth and development, personnel management, systems theory, and technology in the design of curricula and programs.
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use knowledge of theories, models, principles of organizational development, action research, and assessment practices to promote a positive climate in the educational setting conducive to student learning and a climate that permits professional growth for self and colleagues.
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apply skills in the areas of curriculum development, instructional strategies (including technology), supervision, evaluation, and fiscal management to implement educational programs that meet the needs of diverse populations.
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demonstrate a leadership style that will be responsive to the ethical, political, legal, social, and cultural forces and promote collaborative relationships with families and community members that will impact diverse educational communities.