Non-university Activities

Candidates engage in coursework, non-university approved development opportunities, and fieldwork activities in which they are expected to learn and apply material that develops their advanced knowledge and skills with issues related to teaching, learning, and instructional leadership in California’s many diverse school settings. Candidates may propose selection of non-university development activities such as district or county seminars, workshops, or conferences to meet part of their coursework requirement and achieve professional competency in one or more CPSELs.  Many candidates in our program participate in the Los Angeles Unified School District Administrative Academy which is aligned to the six thematic areas per Standard 3.  The recommendations are reviewed by university faculty  and fieldwork mentor; upon approval, they become part of the candidates Individual Induction Plan (IIP).