Case study: strengthening curricular programs

Making decisions that meet the needs of all stakeholders is a complex endeavor. Effective leaders must remember to place the needs of students first, which sometimes means that compromises for other stakeholders will be required.

The goal for this assignment is to critically consider the logistics of appeasing different stakeholders and doing what is best for students. In this topic’s case study, it is important to stay focused on the curriculum and academic needs of the students. Be careful not to let the parent’s action of contacting the district office sway you from focusing attention on the curriculum aspect.

As a best practice, showing movies in class is no longer a viable option and practical form of instruction. Consider how you will interact with the classroom teacher regarding this concern. Moreover, consider how you plan to address this parent’s concern regarding changing the curriculum. Finally, if you decide to change the curriculum, are you opening up the possibility of other parents complaining about other curriculum concerns? Would the curriculum be worthy of a committee’s support?

Read the “Strengthening Curricular Programs” case study to inform the assignment.

Part 1: Case Analysis

In 250-500 words, respond to the case study by addressing the following:

1. Brief summary of the case
2. Issues to be resolved
3. Stakeholders involved in the issues
4. One or two existing laws or court rulings that relate to the issues
5. District policies that relate to the issues
6. Possible solutions to the issues
7. Solutions chosen to resolve the issues
8. Action steps (2-5) for implementing each solution, including a timeline for each step
9. Potential moral and legal consequences of each solution

Part 2: Rationale

Support the case analysis with a 250-500 word rationale explaining the solutions you chose and how each solution:

• Sustains an inclusive school culture and instructional program conducive to student learning.
• Addresses difficult issues related to meeting students’ needs while promoting a culture of collaboration, trust, learning, and high expectations.
• Evaluates potential moral and legal consequences to make difficult decisions with integrity and fairness.
• Strives to build and sustain positive relationships between school representatives, students, families, and community partners, when their needs conflict.
• Uses technological tools to collect and share professional artifacts that demonstrate aspects of school leadership (ethical personal conduct, positive relationships with others, effective  decision-making, stewardship of school resources, etc.).

Cite the case as well as 2-3 scholarly resources.

If possible, share your case analysis with your principal mentor and make revisions based on his or her feedback before submitting with Part 1.

While APA style format is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and any source documents should be referenced using APA documentation guidelines, which can be found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.

This assignment uses a rubric. Review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. A link to the LopesWrite Technical Support Articles is located in Class Resources if you need assistance.