Field Experience II

Candidates will work with an executive mentor to develop a Field Experience Proposal that integrates the major themes and learning outcomes in DEXL 706 and 707, engages candidates in a practicum in an organizational setting, and supports achievement of the related dissertation milestone. Proposals must include the goals, objectives, and rationale for the experience; a description of the relationship between the proposal objectives and course learning outcomes; a list and schedule of the major activities that will result in a minimum of 50 documented field hours; and identification of the leadership standards to be addressed. The experience will culminate in a final written report, developed by each candidate, describing the experience, the outcomes achieved, and the standards met. The Field Experience Proposal must be approved by the executive mentor and instructor of record. Graded S/U.

Candidates accepted into the SDL Advanced Certificate program must select certified school district leaders as executive mentors for a district-level leadership field experience. SDL candidates must develop an approved proposal that addresses one or more of the competencies of the SDL Advanced Certificate program. Candidates pursuing the SDL must complete a minimum of 100 documented field hours for the district-level supervised internship.