Dates: Phase 1
September
Monday 4th September
Tuesday 5th September
Phase 2: November
Thursday 9th November
Friday 10th November
Venue: MAITLAND GAOL
Cost $1125 per participant (plus GST)
Times: 8am-3pm
REGISTER:
https://www.nswppa.org.au/professional-learning
A four-day professional learning opportunity for Assistant Principals addressing the three key themes of middle leading, collaborative professionalism and ideas in action.
The middle leader has become increasingly more important to the work of schools through increased accountability and responsibility of principals (Dinham 2016). The role of the middle leader is evolving with specific purpose in facilitating collegial professional learning and in the development of quality student learning (Ronnerman 2014). However, ambiguity still exists in relation to what middle leaders are expected to do (Fluckiger et al 2005).
Participation in this course will empower middle leaders through a practical understanding of the environmental and personal inputs into middle leadership, the key roles middle leaders play and the potential outputs in relation to teachers and students. This course will address an extensive review of available research on middle leadership leading to an effective undertaking of the middle leadership role in NSW schools through the recognition that middle leadership is teacher driven, site responsive and encompasses team based professional learning
This module will examine the role of the middle leader within the leadership structure of schools; leadership and management as a set of abilities and skills; as well as the impact of school context on the middle leadership role. Leadership qualities and character strengths will be viewed in line with a developing theoretical model of middle leadership (De Noble 2018).
This module will centre on collaboration and building social capital among teachers and other educators to improve student learning. Middle leaders will be supported in how to collaborate more deeply in ways that achieve greater impact covering topics: Leading a team by bringing people on the journey with you; Communicating effectively including difficult conversations; Importance of trust; and Feedback
This module will focus on site based educational development through the lens of middle leadership. Participants will be guided through the praxis of site based middle leadership with a rigorous focus on leading teaching and learning to enhance: Student learning outcomes; Effective and sustainable teacher learning; Pedagogical development; and, Curriculum and assessment practice.
LedbyFacilitator's LouiseGreenandMargaretCharlton
REGISTER:
A four-day professional learning opportunity for Assistant Principals addressing the three key themes of middle leading, collaborative professionalism and ideas in action.
Maitland Gaol is located in East Maitland, 1km off the New England Highway.
East Maitland railway station is only 200 metres from the front gates of the gaol and the train trip takes only 30 minutes from Newcastle. Similarly, the trip takes 30 to 40 minutes from the centre of Newcastle by car or coach. Maitland Gaol and its function spaces are accessible to people with disabilities.
You’re welcome at Maitland Gaol, a former maximum security prison with a gruesome history spanning over 150 years. This heritage listed site is home to a variety of unique spaces tucked away within its great walls.
Since its closure in 1998, the Gaol has made an impressive transformation into a premier Hunter tourist attraction without compromising its authenticity
The Gaol offers a genuine glimpse into the history of one of the state’s most prominent prisons and an unparalleled experience that your delegates are guaranteed to remember.
LedbyFacilitator's LouiseGreenandMargaretCharlton
REGISTER:
https://www.nswppa.org.au/professional-learning
Louise has 43 years of experience working in NSW Public Schools as a teacher and executive member, Principal, Executive Coach, Primary Principal Council (PPC) President, PPC Delegate, NSW Primary Principal Association Vice President and Principal Credential Facilitator. She consistently demonstrates a deep commitment to supporting colleagues developing future leaders on behalf of and for NSW Public School students Louise is an accredited Solutions Focus Coach and Facilitator for Franklin Covey’ s Learning at the Speed of Trust
Louise is a recently retired principal from Artarmon Public School in Sydney and has been in leasdership roles as AP, Dp and PSL. She worked for 28 years in South West Sydney in schools between Campbelltown and Smithfield. These experiences have given her a broad perspective and understanding of the challenges that Principals face across a variety of contexts.
She is currently also a mentor/facilitator in the NSW School Leadership Institute – Aspiring Principals Leadership Program.
Louise has mentored and coached aspiring leaders, relieving, aspiring and substantive Principals. She is committed to supporting the development of educational leaders in NSW Public Schools and continues to be inspired to learn about leadership.
With a strong commitment to public education
Margaret has been a principal of 28 years ’ experience in a number of varied school contexts Starting her leadership career as a teaching principal she has led six different primary schools, including both high and low SES and high multicultural communities, from southwest, western and northern Sydney areas. Margaret has supported principals and leadership through coaching and mentoring in her role as Principal School Leadership. Throughout her principalship she has been committed to enhancing the leadership capacity of colleagues to be empowered leaders within their individual school contexts.
Margaret has held the position of Professional Learning Officer with the NSW Primary Principals’ Association. She has been active within the NSWPPA at both Area Council and State levels. Margaret’ s passion for growing effective leaders has seen her contribute to authentic leadership development for Principals and leadership teams across NSW. Her commitment to the NSWPPA and the development of effective leaders has been recognised through the award of the ACEL NSW Leadership Award, the John Laing Award for Professional Learning for Principals and Life Membership of NSWPPA