October 21-23 AND November 18-20
Private school leaders are confronted daily with complex challenges unique to their private school role and environment. PSP Part I focuses upon the development of Leader Practices and Competencies, and upon developing the skills of soon-to-be or recently appointed private school leaders. Directly accountable to the provincial Ministry of Education, these leaders must skillfully balance individual student educational needs with provincial curriculum standards, must meticulously plan and implement financial budgets, and must capably manage school revenues and expenses, while all the time meeting the needs of the many stakeholders (students, families, staff, governors, and community members) invested in their school's success.
PSP Part I focuses upon the development of Leader Practices and Competencies, and upon developing the skills of soon-to-be or recently appointed private school leaders. PSP Part I will specifically address the following topics and issues:
Private Schools: History, Overview, Politics and Public Perception
The Changing Role of the Principal
Leadership and Communication Styles/Setting Directions
Staffing the School/Building Relationships and Developing People
Creating and Engaging School Communities
The Principal as Business Manager/Best Business Practices/Developing the Organization
The Principal as Academic Leader/Leading the Instructional Program
Promotion, Marketing and Advertising
Legal Compliance/Securing Accountability
*All Course Days (9am to 4pm) will include an approximate 10:15 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. break, 12:00 noon – 1:00 p.m. lunch, and 2:45 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. break.)
*Includes 6 days of instruction, resources & materials (including 35 hours online), parking, ALL meals & accommodations, wireless access and action practicum (equivalent to customized consultation)
Cost:
$2100 - OFIS Members
$2500 - Non-Members
*Class sizes are limited so register early!