MoEdu-SAIL MoPAL Leadership Development Program (MoPAL)
Project Description:
The overarching goal of this project is to implement a statewide high-quality, sustainable leadership development program and supportive network. This project and network will provide a pathway for educators to attain the necessary knowledge, skills, and competencies to be effective special education leaders at the district level. Central to this vision is the Missouri Special Education Program for Aspiring Leaders (MoPAL). MoPAL is designed to add-on to the K-12 administrator certificate with essential special education leader competencies leading to a Missouri special education administrator endorsement. Through MoPAL, aspiring leaders will engage web-based professional learning modules, cohort learning, coaching, and mentoring. Missouri Special Education Program for Aspiring Leaders (MoPAL), and the supporting network, build on existing professional learning platforms and relationships in Missouri. This project provides an opportunity to apply lessons learned and to expand the potential of current professional learning to address the shortage of special education administrators in Missouri. The DESE Office of Special Education will provide overall leadership and oversight for this project. A full-time project director will be supported by the PIs and contractors to ensure implementation occurs with quality, efficiently, effectively, and with fidelity. An external evaluator will support the evaluation.
Core Function(s):
Performing Research or Evaluation, Developing & Disseminating Information, Other Direct/Model Services, Demonstration Services
Area of Emphasis
Education & Early Intervention, Other
Target Audience:
Professionals and Para-Professionals
Unserved or Under-served Populations:
Racial or Ethnic Minorities, Geographic Areas
Primary Target Audience Geographic Descriptor:
State
COVID-19 Related Data:
N/A
