Introduction

As a step in the continual development of resources to support the professional growth of our present and future school leaders the Leadership Centre has introduced new professional learning modules to complement the existing five introductory modules of training. Each Module covers some essential elements of successful leadership and is equivalent to 12 hours of training. They are the beginning of a professional learning process that will continue throughout an educational leader's entire career.

2010 Timetable

Registration forms can be filled out and emailed or printed and posted to:

Leadership Centre PO Box 455 Leederville WA 6903

 

Date	Module
Module dates for 2010 are yet to be finalised

 

Modules Overviews

Finance and Budget

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Summary of key understandings and outcomes

On completion of this Module participants should be able to:

• Understand that a holistic view of risk management practices, policies and procedures is considered critical to the role of the modern educational leader.
• Identify key elements and processes of effective budgetary planning and control
• Understand information provided in financial statements for effective financial decision making
• Develop personal skills to effectively review and endorse financial statements
• Apply understandings and strategies to more effectively manage resources in the workplace

Modules Topics

• Budgetary Planning and Control
• Reports and Reporting
• Risk Management

Our Policies

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Summary of key understandings and outcomes

On completion of this Module participants should be able to:

• Recognize the breadth and significance of the responsibilities of a school leader.
• Understand the concept of Risk Management and know how to utilize this concept as a management tool
• Understand the purpose and functions of the Regulatory Framework and the Regulatory Inquiry Bulletin Board
• Understand how the support structures, services and processes support school leaders, in the implementation of the requirements outlined in the Framework.
• Identify and understand the key concepts in polices relating to:
  • Duty of Care, Critical Incidents, Excursions and Complaints
  • Apply the Regulatory Framework and Inquiry System as a support tool for effective decision making

Modules Topics

• Key Roles - School Leaders
• A Model to manage
• The Regulatory Framework - A Potted History
• Using the Framework
• Duty of Care
• Support for School Leaders
• Leadership Characteristics
• Procedural Fairness
• Applying the Framework - Scenarios

Human Resources Management

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Summary of key understandings and outcomes

On completion of this Module participants should be able to:

• Understand that a holistic view of risk management practices, policies and procedures is considered critical to the role of the modern educational leader
• Reflect productively on your own leadership characteristics as they apply to building productive relationships
• Identify key the elements and processes involved in building and maintaining an effective workforce
• Source, understand and strategically apply the key policy, procedure and guideline documents related to human resource management

Modules Topics

• Building Rapport
• Induction of Staff
• Selection of Staff
• Performance Management and Appraisal
• Staff Well-Being
• Strategic Planning

School Planning and Accountability

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Summary of key understandings and outcomes

On completion of this Module participants should be able to:

• Recognize the breadth and significance of the attributes and responsibilities of a school leader.
• Understand the policies, purpose and interrelationship of accountability and school planning
• Understand how the planning cycle operates and the requirements and choices of planning, reporting and review
• Identify, source and understand key tools available to support the planning cycle.

Module Topics

• Your Appointment and Role
• Leadership Attributes and Planning
• Accountability - some Fundamentals
• The Planning Cycle
• Self Assessments and Reviews
• The School Report
• The Director's Review
• Reflecting and Planning

Leading Curriculum

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Summary of key understandings and outcomes

On completion of this Module participants should be able to:

• Use the Leadership Framework to reflect on the attributes and competencies needed for curriculum leadership.
• Develop instructional leadership practices to support staff in curriculum improvement.
• Develop resources to support the school community in achieving high level outcomes for students.
• Build and maintain professional networks.

Module Topics

• Essential elements in Curriculum Leadership
• Creating the Context for Curriculum Leadership
• Connecting to the CAR Policy
• Leading Your Staff - Providing a Balanced Curriculum
• Leading Your Staff - Making Confident Judgements
• Leading Your Staff - Mapping Moderation
• Leading Your Staff Using Data to Plan Improvement
• Leading and Sustaining Curriculum Improvement
• Hot Topics/Frequently Asked Questions
• Reporting to StakeholdersCurriculum Planning
• Leading a Learning Organization

Rollout

These Modules will be offered, as needed, in each term break. Schools will be informed when registrations can be made through the Leadership Centre. It is envisaged that Districts may also offer the Modules where they have trained facilitators and the program is registered with the Leadership Centre.

Delivery Modes

When delivered in term breaks each Modules will take two consecutive days and be supported by a trained facilitator and a content expert. All modules require access to a computer with internet connection. Where Districts are delivering the Modules they will be required to use trained facilitators and have their delivery mode approved by the Leadership Centre Project Manager - Professional Learning. The facilitators will normally work as a team and this must include a Module content expert and an experienced and capable school leader.

Accreditation

University

Curtin, Edith Cowan, Murdoch and the University of WA have all agreed to give credit towards post graduate studies for the application of the learning obtained through completing these Modules. For more information go to University Accreditation.

Training

The Leadership Centre is currently investigating the potential to map the Module outcomes to a relevant Training Package at a Diploma level. It is likely that this will require the applicants to demonstrate competencies in the workplace related to the Module content and some other areas.