Educational Leaders

Principals' sabbatical reports recently added

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 02:05:05 GMT

Principals' sabbatical reports added in January 2012 look at:

action research on using feedback to improve learning in written language (Rachel Allan, Te Uku School).

ways teachers make learning explicit so that students are able to articulate the what, how and why of their learning (Warwick Austin, Johnsonville School).

modern learning environments in New Zealand (Cleve Bloor, Maunu School).

successful writing programmes and the way teachers use assessment information and data to enhance student writing (Linda Campbell, Kimbolton School).

whether students involved in the Manurewa Literacy Schooling Improvement Cluster during 2009, 2010 are more advantaged in their transition to intermediate school and consequently make more rapid progress and achieve higher levels of achievement than those who were not involved in the cluster (Christine Cooper, Weymouth Intermediate).

ways in which schools are addressing a provision in the Educational Act that allow parents to withdraw their children from the sexuality education parts of health education (Jeanette De La Mare, Miramar South School).

the conditions required for models of 21st century learning to be successfully implemented in our schools (Lynne Huddleston, Pahiatua School and Debra Peck, Riverdale School).

schools of a similar size to Burnside High School to determine their strengths with a view to adopting systems, programmes and structure which enhance student achievement and good behaviour (Warwick Maguire, Burnside High School).

how clusters of schools work together to sustain new learning across the schools and how they collectively benefit from working together (Raewyn Matthys-Morris, Glenfield Intermediate).

different models of management and staff organisation in a variety of U-5 New Zealand schools, and strategies to develop career pathways for staff (Danny Nicholls, St Patrick's School, Taupo).

middle school teaching structures, learning programmes and associated pedagogies (Brian Simpson, Wairoa College).

schooling in Denmark, France and Sweden: a comparison with New Zealand (Sean Valvoi, Parakai School).

2010 National Aspiring Principals Programme underway

Sun, 14 Feb 2010 21:21:34 GMT

The 2010 National Aspiring Principals Programme (NAPP) is designed to prepare middle and senior leaders for principalship in a range of New Zealand schools. There are 232 school leaders on this year's programme. The programme has a national curriculum delivered regionally, with local variations. Find out more about the programme, and who's on it, at this link.

Applications now open for the 2011 National Aspiring Principals Programme

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 21:56:10 GMT

Applications are now open for the 2011 National Aspiring Principals Programme (NAPP). The programme is designed to prepare aspirants for principalship in a range of New Zealand schools.

There are 230 places available.

Applications close on 29 October 2010.

The Ministry of Education will coordinate the application and selection criteria for the 2011 cohort. The selection will be made by a group of sector leaders, and all applicants will be notified of their acceptance or otherwise in December 2010.

Information and application forms can be downloaded from this page.

Apply now for new National Aspiring Principals Programme

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 20:20:37 GMT

A new National Aspiring Principals Programme (NAPP) will run during 2009 and 2010. The programme is designed to prepare aspirants for principalship in a range of New Zealand schools. There are now 230 places available nationally, and applications are sought from all schooling sectors. Applications close on 28 October 2009. Visit this page for more information and to download application forms.

NAPP 2009–2010

Do you know about Ako Panuku?

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 23:46:53 GMT

Ako Panuku (to learn and teach to the very best of one’s abilities) is a support programme for Māori secondary teachers (of any curriculum area). Ako Panuku’s goal is to support Māori teachers in ways that enhance their professionalism; and acknowledge the critical contribution they make to education and to the achievement of Māori students. Ako Panuku supports Māori teachers to plan and develop their career pathways; participate in professional communities and professional learning; develop and access resources that support their work.

Look out for Ako Panuku’s Leadership and Management course for aspiring leaders and managers and those already in leadership and management positions. The course looks at further developing leadership and management skills, the theory and application of leadership and management for raising Māori student achievement.

Enrolments now open for 2010 first-time principals programme

Sun, 31 Jan 2010 21:08:05 GMT

New school principals / tumuaki across all regions of New Zealand are invited to enrol in the national First-time Principals Programme for 2010. This induction programme is initiated and funded by the Ministry of Education and delivered by the University of Auckland, Centre for Educational Leadership. Visit the programme's website to enrol electronically. Go to the First-time Principals Programme.

Free legal literacy workshops for Auckland schools

Wed, 21 Jul 2010 05:39:09 GMT

YouthLaw is a nationwide legal centre for under 25-year-olds.

The centre is currently offering free legally-focused professional development workshops to Auckland principals and teachers across these areas:

The right to an education and the rights of others.

School discipline and Section 14.

Searches, confiscations and freedom of expression.

Relevant legislation in educational practice.

Restorative justice in New Zealand's youth justice system.

Advocacy for guidance counsellors and school nurses.

Download a leaflet for contact details and information on how to book a workshop.

Legal literacy workshops (PDF 230 kB)

He Kākano: expressions of interest invited

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 19:09:23 GMT

He Kākano is a significant new in-depth professional learning programme for secondary and area school leadership teams. The programme focuses on growing culturally responsive pedagogical school leadership – leadership that actively takes account of the culture of Māori learners to build relationships that result in achievement success. The Ministry of Education is inviting Expressions of Interest from school leadership teams to join He Kākano. There are places for 100 principals and senior school leaders. The programme is being offered from the start of 2010 and runs to the end of 2012.

Read more about He Kākano.

New change leadership resources online

Tue, 27 Apr 2010 05:07:03 GMT

Over 2008 and 2009 14 primary school principals took part in a Ministry of Education-supported initiative that asked them to connect the educational leadership model (ELM) described in Kiwi Leadership for Principals with a project they were implementing in their own schools. Each chose an element of the model that presented an opportunity for introducing a change they wished to make.

A summary of each principal’s change project report and links to the full set of reports for downloading are now available. Go to Educational Leadership in Action

New survey tool for leadership practice

Sun, 23 Aug 2009 21:19:07 GMT

As part of the Professional Leadership Plan (PLP), a new survey tool is being developed that will provide principals with a 'snapshot' of where their school sits, across a range of leadership dimensions. Currently undergoing a small-scale trial, the tool has been developed by Professor Viviane Robinson (University of Auckland) and Dr Cathy Wylie (NZCER), with guidance from NZEI, NZPF, PPTA, SPANZ, NZSTA and the Ministry of Education. Read more about the survey tool.