Special Certification Course for Instructional Supervisors

CETL is offering a special certification course that is required for all Instructional Supervisors in the WTCS. Open to all interested employees, the course is being offered as a Hybrid course with 2 required face-to-face meetings as an orientation to the course. The remaining weeks of the study and interaction is online via Blackboard.

The study includes reading, research, writing, and discussions via Blackboard. The course begins on Monday, April 4 with a face to face meeting from 1:30-4:30 p.m. and ends on June 15, 2011 with a final meeting. To register at the CETL registration page; Select “Register for a Course”, find the course listed under Professional Development Workshops and register. Registration closes on Friday, April 1.

The course prepares practicing or aspiring leaders and supervisor of instructional staff in the WTCS to provide effective leadership of planning, design, implementation, evaluation and marketing of learning opportunities and other related services. Emphasis on contributions to a learning college and team environment.

Participants evaluate models and share best practices in their leadership role and overall responsibility of coordination of the delivery of quality learner-centered products and services. Participants will differentiate the roles of leader and manager and grow to appreciate followers and their professional and personal growth. Strategies for the optimization of human and financial resources and compliance with laws, policies and procedures will also be addressed. Successful completion of WTCS Wisconsin Leadership Development Institute (WLDI) may substitute for this course.

Questions?
Contact wbarlow[at] matcmadison [dot] edu (Patrick Barlow) at (608) 246-6910.