University of Connecticut
Administrator Preparation Program (UCAPP)
Program Goals
The goal of UCAPP is to prepare educational leaders who have the knowledge and ability to promote the success of all students by:
- implementing a vision of learning supported by the school community
- promoting a positive school culture by providing an effective instructional program and using strategies that capitalize on the school’s diversity
- designing comprehensive professional growth plans for staff based on research and reflective practices
- managing a safe and effective learning environment
- collaborating with families and community members to positively impact student achievement
- influencing the political, social, economic, legal, and cultural context of the school community
- acting with integrity and in an ethical manner
UCAPP students are provided with significant opportunities to synthesize and apply the knowledge and skills they acquire through sustained clinical practica in school settings.