Kanu o ka ‘Āina Learning ‘Ohana, in partnership with Chaminade University of Honolulu, announces a leadership professional development opportunity leading to a Master’s Degree in Educational Leadership for Charter School Administrators. The program is focused on the acquisition of leadership skills in financial management, education law, managerial communications, personnel issues, effective decision-making and group dynamics.

 

Upon successful completion of the program, graduates will be able to demonstrate:

• knowledge of the impact of socio-economic, legal and cultural factors on schools, teachers, and students.

• knowledge of organizational life in schools and organizational change process, and connections to the development of positive school cultures that promote learning and social development of students.

• ability to conduct systematic inquiries into programs and policies that are relevant, integral and essential to the success of children, schools and school leaders.

• knowledge and skills in managing personnel.

• understanding of the ethical, moral and caring dimensions of educational leadership.

• ability to use informed scholarship to analyze and offer solutions for school policies and problems.