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MTI 576: Analyzing the Business Landscape of Public Schools

MTI 576: Analyzing the Business Landscape of Public Schools

SKU: 00152-26-11 Category:

GRADUATE CREDITS: 3

Textbook:

Illinois Program Accounting Manual for Local Education Agencies and other select readings.

 

Course Description:

This course is designed to give teachers/administrators the knowledge to understand the business aspects of the public school system and develop the skills necessary to help promote change. It is important for teachers/administrators to understand the impact that spending has on student achievement. The learning activities in this course will investigate financial reports and assess their effectiveness.

Learning Outcomes/Competencies:

At the completion of this course, the learner will be able to:

  • Understand how public schools are funded. INTASC 4
  • Identify parts of a public school district budget. INTASC 9
  • Compare school district financial information to similar districts. INTASC 2, 9
  • Analyze the collective bargaining agreement between teachers’ union and the school board. INTASC 9, 10
  • Identify a need for change. INTASC 10
  • Develop a plan to drive the identified change. INTASC 10
  • Analyze the link between teacher/administrator compensation and student performance. INTASC 9
  • Understand funding behind charter schools. INTASC 10
  • Investigate the procedure of awarding bids for public school districts. INTASC 10
  • Review school board manual. INTASC 9,10
  • Review the Illinois Program Accounting Manual for Local Education Agencies. INTASC 10

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Distance Correspondence
Available Anytime

Transcripts:
Available within 1 week of receiving your grade.

Assignments:

  • 10 text questions
  • 2 applications
  • 1 action research project
  • 1 essay
  • 10 journal entries
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Price: ​$375

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Price: ​$375

Distance Correspondence
Available Anytime

Transcripts:
Available within 1 week of receiving your grade.

Assignments:

  • 10 text questions
  • 2 applications
  • 1 action research project
  • 1 essay
  • 10 journal entries
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Price: ​$395

Download Syllabus

Price: ​$395

Distance Correspondence
Available Anytime

Transcripts:
Available within 4 weeks of receiving your grade.

Assignments:

  • 10 text questions
  • 2 applications
  • 1 action research project
  • 1 essay
Download Syllabus

Price: ​$395

Download Syllabus

Price: ​$395