Narrowing The Gap In Outcomes: Leadership. http://bit.ly/1afaqS Narrowing The Gap In Outcomes: Leadership.
This report is based on research conducted by the NFER and commissioned by the LGA for the national Narrowing the Gap team. It aims to identify whether or not leadership has an effective role in narrowing the gap in outcomes between vulnerable children and young people and other children.
The study included a literature review and interviews with case study local authorities.
David Allen Company Podcast (Podcast Series) http://bit.ly/vcm4u David Allen Company Podcast (free series .. subscribe with itunes)
The only official David Allen Company podcast designed to help you win at the game of work and business of life.
David Allen is the bestselling author of the productivity classic Getting Things Done, and in this podcast he discusses a number of the central principles for managing your time and work, including tips for dealing with email, interruptions, and other issues that arise. Currently on the feed there's a series of interviews with Allen conducted by Merlin Mann who is the creator of the popular productivity website 43 Folders. Learn how to increase your productivity in business and in life with the David Allen Company Podcast.
Extraordinary Leadership ... a free audio book http://bit.ly/1Buu2r Extraordinary Leadership ... a free audio book
Robin Sharma, one of the planet’s top leadership development experts and success coaches, has helped CEOs, famous entrepreneurs, rock stars and royalty get to world-class. On this idea-rich and exceptionally practical audio program you will discover ....
Values-Based Leadership http://mitworld.mit.edu/video/664 Values-Based Leadership ... video of presentation
A West Point start, army career, and a disciplined approach to distilling key life experiences has guided Robert McDonald through his 20 years at Procter & Gamble.
He shares his insights on leadership and values.
Academic Earth:Leadership and Adversity video lectures http://www.academicearth.org/subjects/entrepreneurship/category:29 Academic Earth:Leadership and Adversity video lectures
Academic Earth, 1,000s of video lectures from the world's top scholars.
We are building a user-friendly educational ecosystem that will give internet users around the world the ability to easily find, interact with, and learn from full video courses and lectures from the world’s leading scholars.
Our goal is to bring the best content together in one place and create an environment in which that content is remarkably easy to use and in which user contributions make existing content increasingly valuable.
School Leadership Resources in The School 2.0 eToolkit http://etoolkit.org/etoolkit/resources/search School Leadership Resources in The School 2.0 eToolkit
The School 2.0 eToolkit is designed to help schools, districts and communities develop a common education vision for the future and to explore how that vision can be supported by technology. The name School 2.0 was chosen to encourage a discussion about the next generation of school that can be supported by an integrated technology infrastructure.
By encouraging a discussion of community-based next-generation schools, we hope communities will be inspired to think creatively about teaching, learning and management and then explore ways that technology can help meet those goals.
The School 2.0 eToolkit was produced by the The Center for Technology in Learning at SRI International with support from the U.S. Department of Education
ALISON : Free Online Courses http://alison.com/course/ ALISON is a free online learning resource for basic and essential workplace skills.
ALISON stands for "Advance Learning Interactive Systems Online"
ALISON provides high-quality, engaging, interactive multimedia courseware for certification and standards-based learning. All courses on ALISON are accessible for free to individual learners.
The mission of ALISON is to enable anyone, anywhere, to educate themselves for free via interactive self-paced multimedia. It is our belief that through ALISON, the cost of access to high-quality education can be removed.
Through the ALISON learning platform we can assist people around the world in educating themselves, thereby creating a more equitable and sustainable global society.
Free Digital Literacy & IT Skills | Free Enterprise & Business Skills | Free Financial & Economic Literacy | Free Health & Safety & Compliance | Free Health Literacy | Free Leadership & Management Training | Free Language Skills | Free Personal Development & Soft Skills | Free Teacher Training |
Leadership and Learning (Video Presentation) http://www.rogerstv.com/option.asp?lid=132&rid=4&mid=13 Dare to Dream Conference
Presentation given were recorded and the video+audio are available online ... with topics
The Six Secrets of Change : Keynote speaker Michael Fullan, Author, Former Dean of OISE/University of Toronto
Technology and Literacy, the New Frontier : Keynote Speaker Rob Policicchio. See how technology can be integrated into the classroom and how it can enhance presentation and projects.
Leadership and Learning : Keynote speaker Dr. Brian McNulty, Vice President, Leadership Services, Leadership and Learning Centre, Denver Colorado
If You Can't Believe It, You'll Never Achieve It : Keynote speaker Carl Boyd, Advice Teacher, Arizona, USA
Preparing Students for a Changing World : Keynote speaker Dr. Willard R. Daggett, President, International Centre for Leadership in Education
What Really Matters for Struggling Readers : Keynote speaker Richard Allington, Past President, International Reading Association, Professor of Education, University of Tennessee
Getting Immersed in a Bookworld : Keynote speaker Richard Allington, Past President, International Reading Association, Professor of Education, University of Tennessee Affiliation
Dreaming the First Free South African University Out of Nothing : Keynote speaker Dr. Teddy Belcher, CEO of CIDA City Campus, South Africa
Leading Edge Learning Panel Discussion : With moderator Dr. Willard R. Daggett, President, International Centre for Leadership in Education Education Minister Kathleen Wynne
Technology in the sustainable development of leadership http://tinyurl.com/2mo62p Engaging technology in the sustainable development of leadership
The RM Education Lectures are presentations delivered by individuals who directly or indirectly, influence education or who challenge current thinking and methodologies.
Inspiring Leadership http://tinyurl.com/hn7pn Inspiring Leadership
Online audio (podcast) of a presentation at SETT Sept. 2006
This session will explore some of the current developments in leadership thinking, specifically those emanating from such key thinkers as Robert Greenleaf, Ron Heifetz and Howard Gardiner. The session will look at the relevance of these approaches to leading and learning within the educational context, and will then move on to explore what this means in personal and professional development terms for educationalists.
Success and Sustainability http://tinyurl.com/j46dl Success and Sustainability; By, With and Across Our Schools
Online video presentation by Andy Hargreaves, The Thomas More Brennan Chair in Education at the Lynch School of Education at Boston College ... SETT Sept 2006
Drawing on long term studies of educational change over 30 years, and his co-authored book, Sustainable Leadership, Andy Hargreaves addresses what kinds and patterns of leadership make improvement sustainable in ways that matter, spread and last.
Building Learning Communities 2006 http://nlcommunities.com/podcasts/1798/blc06/default.aspx Building Learning Communities 2006
A series of Podcasts (audio) on aspects of education ... some of the keynotes and presentations are focussed on leadership e.g.
Alan November - Leadership: Managing the Transition
This session outlines essential skills for leadership, and offers practical guidelines and creative solutions of building accountability into the planning process.
Articulating vision and mission, managing change, and aligning technology to primary goals are emphasized. A shift in planning from technology to the quality and application of information and communication is a critical next step.
Successful School Leadership (Booklet) http://www.teachersnetwork.org/tnli/recommend/Leadership_Booklet.pdf Successful School Leadership (Booklet) .. free download pdf file .. New York
With more than 40% of principals eligible to
retire by 2006, a new generation of school leaders will take the helm to accelerate the transformation of the New York City school system.
What does good principal leadership look like? Like a well-managed business, a well-orchestrated symphony, or a well-run classroom.
In a well-led school, you might not even notice its leader, but you would certainly notice his or her influence.
A tool for leadership learning and practice http://tinyurl.com/qyk8n A tool for leadership learning and practice.
Leadership starts from within | Leadership is about influencing others | Leadership develops a rich learning environment | Leadership builds professionalism and management capability | Leadership inspires leadership actions and aspirations in others |
Download free
Leadership Hub - Resources http://www.learningplace.com.au/deliver/content.asp?pid=23330 Leadership Hub - Resources
Dimensions of school leadership | Standards Framework for Leaders | A to Z of School Leadership | Australian Principals Centre | Leadership Knowledge Base | School Leadership: a profile document |
Leadership Space (Australia) http://www.leadspace.govt.nz/leadership/index.php Leadership Space (Australia)
The Leadership area is a place where school leaders come to think about and reflect on the nature of leadership and principalship.
It links school leaders to journal articles, current research, and national and international sites with relevance to school leadership.
Leadership (Australia) http://www.leadersdesktop.sa.edu.au/leadership/pages/leadership/ Leadership (Australia)
The development of leadership diversity across the organisation and within our learning communities is a crucial aspect of our work. The resources and links provided in this website will support the ongoing improvement process for leaders.
Leadership | Learning | Governance | Improvement | Resources | Procurement | Government of South Australia |
Portrait of the 'Super Principal' http://www.edletter.org/past/issues/2000-so/principal.shtml Portrait of the 'Super Principal'
After a tumultuous decade of reform, principals work longer hours, have more stress, and get less thanks. Is there any way to make this job more attractive?
This is an article written in 2000 but the message is still relevant.
The MATRIX (UK) (school self review) : Leadership http://matrix.becta.org.uk/ The MATRIX is an online tool, developed by NCSL and Becta, which facilitates self-evaluation and action planning. Use the matrix to review your current position against a set of levelled statements. There are examples available that place the statements into helpful scenarios and context. As you complete the matrix, an action plan, based on your results (which are automatically saved if registered and logged in), is produced. This action plan contains helpful support and guidance, which you may wish to consider.
* Assessment for Learning - This matrix aims to promote the effective use of assessment in schools to enhance and support students' learning.
Element 1. Leadership and Management - This element has been created in partnership with the National College for School Leadership.
Other MATRIX(s) available include
Adult & Community Learning | Assessment | Becta's self-review framework (ICT) | Curriculum | HOS (Hands On Support for the embedding of ICT in teaching and learning) | ICT Infrastructure | Inclusion | LEA | Leadership and Management | Leading Networks | Learning & Skills | SLICT |
Leadership Research Publications http://tinyurl.com/begk7 Leadership Research Publications
Most are free to download
e.g.
Adding Value to School Leadership and Management | Building leadership capacity - helping leaders learn | The experience of black and minority ethnic school leaders | Children's Voices: pupil leadership in primary schools | Co-headship: a call for consultation | Deputy and Assistant Headship: Building leadership potential | Different Approaches to Sharing School Leadership | Early Headship: How is it for you? | Effective Leadership in Multi-Ethnic Schools | E-learning for Leadership | Sustainability in primary school headship | An enquiry into the first 100 days of headship in a failing school | Growing Tomorrow's School Leaders | The impact of professional development on school improvement |
Effective Leadership in Multi-Ethnic Schools http://tinyurl.com/bz4w3 Effective Leadership in Multi-Ethnic Schools
This report explores issues relating to the effective leadership of schools in which a substantial proportion of students are from minority ethnic communities. Part I deals with priorities, strategies and challenges; Part II looks at school community perspectives and their leadership implications.
National Standards for Headteachers (UK) http://publications.teachernet.gov.uk/eOrderingDownload/NS4HFinalpdf.pdf National Standards for Headteachers (UK)
The NCSL carried out a formal consultation on the draft revision to the National Standards from 1 March until 11 June 04.
The revised National Standards reflect the evolving role of heads in the 21st century, as well as incorporating current Government thinking and guidance. The Standards take account of factors such as the significant impact that ICT has had in the evolving role of the school and as a learning resource for the wider community. The revised Standards also take into account the importance of networking and collaboration with other schools and agencies, and the vital role that headteachers play in raising and maintaining levels of attainment within schools in order to meet the individual needs of every child.
UK primary leadership programme 2003-04 http://www.ofsted.gov.uk/publications/index.cfm?fuseaction=pubs.summary&id=3702 UK primary leadership programme 2003-04
The Department for Education and Skills (DfES) introduced the primary leadership programme in the summer term 2003 with the aim of strengthening collaborative leadership and responsibility for teaching and learning in English and mathematics in primary schools.
The programme was developed by the DfES and the National College for School Leadership (NCSL) working in partnership. Ofsted inspectors, monitored the programme in the late summer and autumn terms 2003 in 14 LEAs. This report provides an evaluation of the earliest stages of the implementation of the programme
Tools for School Improvement Planning http://www.annenberginstitute.org/tools/tools/index.html Tools for School Improvement Planning
Leadership : Evaluate leadership needs, skills, and effectiveness.
Community Connections : Gauge community cohesion, support, and school interaction.
School Organization : Appraise school context, infrastructure, and capacity.
School Climate : Assess school culture, expectations, relationships, and supports.
Student Supports : Maximize in-class learning opportunities.
Professional Development : Measure teacher satisfaction, collaboration, needs, and capacity.
Web Tools for Educational Leadership. http://magazines.fasfind.com/wwwtools/magazines.cfm?rid=1453 Web Tools for Educational Leadership.
Educational leaders have found the Digital Revolution to be something of a two-edged sword: on the one hand, it has presented them with the problem of implementing inevitable and profound changes across the gamut of educational practice; on the other, it has also provided vastly improved access to information, and the tools for its manipulation.
In this issue of WWWTools for Education, we consider the changing nature of educational administration, and the ways in which the technology itself is being used to meet the challenges it has engendered.
What We Know about Successful School Leadership http://www.cepa.gse.rutgers.edu/whatweknow.pdf What We Know about Successful School Leadership .. pdf file
(Laboratory for Student Success: Temple University, 2003), Kenneth Leithwood and Carolyn Riehl present a summary of key documented understandings presently accepted on school leadership.Their working definition identifies 'providing direction' and 'exercising influence' as the 2 crucial functions of leadership.
Role of principal as instructional leader. http://www.glef.org/modules/TSD/index.php This module helps introduce the role of principal as instructional leader.
Teacher development is a common theme in any school leadership training program, so the traditional textbooks will provide a foundation. This module offers examples of how to build on that foundation in a variety of settings, illustrated by master school leaders. These "professors of practice" are meeting the challenges of teacher development and supervision each day in their schools.
What Works? The GLEF Web site has entire sections devoted to what's working in K-12 schools and ongoing professional development.
View of the Principal and the Job http://www.glef.org/modules/prin/index.php View of the Principal and the Job
This module helps introduce the job of the principal as well as the individual to the job.
Each Application Activity links to various GLEF articles and contact information, correlated with content derived from leadership standards and selected textbooks on the principalship.
Each activity has teaching aids for use in school administration, and is available as a separate Portable Document Format (PDF) file that you can have students print, or you can print and copy as needed as a handout in your class.
In the section, Resources for the Professor, you will find a PowerPoint?presentation, related articles, and GLEF products that will enhance your curriculum.
Training 2004 Conference Highlights http://www.pqhp.com/vnu/training2004/ VNU is pleased to offer, at no charge, the biggest collection of video- taped conference sessions yet from its Training 2004 Conference
Lou Russell, Leadership Training | Celia Sandys, The Inspiring Leadership of Winston Churchill |
Digital Stories http://www.leadspace.govt.nz/leadership/digital_stories/index.php Digital Stories illustrate school leadership in action and are presented to help school leaders to reflect on their practice.
In the stories, school leaders outline their leadership style, background thinking, school context/culture, actions they have taken, their review processes, and their future directions.
Each story is accompanied by a video of the school leader.
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Leadership - New Zealand Ministry of Ed http://www.leadspace.govt.nz/leadership/ Leadership - New Zealand Ministry of Education website
The Leadership area is a place where school leaders come to think about and reflect on the nature of leadership and principalship.
It links school leaders to journal articles, current research, and national and international sites with relevance to school leadership.
Leadership and school culture | Leadership and school change | Leading learning and teaching | Leading people | Leadership and building community relationships | Principal professional development | Digital stories |
Leadership development assessment http://etesting.modwest.com/tests.php?test=19 Leadership development assessment
According to leadership expert Jim Collins, the most successful leaders are concerned for their organization's success rather than for their own riches and personal recognition. These 'Level 5' leaders blend ambition for their organisations with empathy for their people.
The CLQ-3 assessment is designed to help you assess your leadership style and the leadership level you have reached. It will also pinpoint the key competencies that you need to work on to improve your leadership effectiveness.
What's Your Leadership Potential? http://www.biola.edu/academics/scs/leadership/leadership_online.cfm What's Your Leadership Potential? - Find out right now by taking this Leadership questionnaire! Average completion time: 12 - 15 minutes
Below are 10 business management questions asking for your view or what you characteristically do in a particular situation. Four alternatives are presented. Please rank the alternatives in the following manner:
Leadership development for the gifted and talented http://www.nexus.edu.au/teachstud/gat/far_kro.htm Leadership development for the gifted and talented
This unit is designed as an enrichment unit for gifted and talented students in Years 9, 10 and 11. It may be adapted for use in a mixed ability class in the domains of Society and Environment, Social and Cultural Studies or Personal Development. The works of Benjamin Bloom, Carolyn Coil, Edward de Bono, Howard Gardner and Frances Karnes have been used in the construction of this unit.
Leadership in Education http://www.educ.iastate.edu/program/intl/celaher/keyissue.html Leadership in Education
Around the world scholars and administrators alike speak about a great leadership crisis in higher education. Blue-ribbon commissions and executive reports call for bolder and better college and university leadership.
Building Leadership Capacity for Institutional Reform - This short essay summaries the results of a roundtable sponsored by the Global Consortium of Agricultural Universities (GCAU) about the problems facing leaders of post-secondary education.
Overview of Leadership in Organizations http://www.mapnp.org/library/ldrship/ldrship.htm Overview of Leadership in Organizations
Many people today are seeking to understand -- and many people are writing about -- the concept of leadership today. The topic has become almost evangelical and prophetic in tone.
This topic in the library helps readers gain broad understanding of the concept of leadership along with the various areas of knowledge and skills required to lead from a variety of perspectives and in a variety of contexts.
International Leadership Association http://www.academy.umd.edu/ila/index.htm International Leadership Association
Welcome to ILA, a global network for all those who practice, study and teach leadership!
The online Journal of Academic Leadership http://www.academicleadership.org/ "The online Journal of Academic Leadership is aimed at those in the academic world who care about leadership issues. We will provide a vast array of articles and essays that speak to the major issues of leadership faced by those in leadership roles ?from unit coordinators to university presidents" (Academic Leadership Journal).
The State of Leadership Theory and Training Today http://www.biola.edu/academics/scs/leadership/bornormade.cfm Are leaders born or made? This question continues to dominate the study of leadership today. Volumes of research have been written. But there is little to no conclusive evidence either way. The topic of leadership remains elusive.
Leaders: Born or Made? http://www.sdst.org/shs/quest/pathfinder/leader.htm Leaders: Born or Made?
In researching and developing ideas for a pathfinder, we came up with the questions relating to leadership. Are leaders born or made? Can a person be born into the world carrying with them leadership skills, or can a great leader be created from experience and interaction with the world around them? The assignment was to create a pathfinder referencing the best information. Our goal now is to help others answer the same question we attempted to and give them the results needed in order to do so.
What Makes a Great Principal? http://yahoo.greatschools.net/cgi-bin/showarticle/CA/18/improve/ What Makes a Great Principal?
Behind any great organization is a great leader, and schools are no exception. The principal of the school sets the tone, the vision and the expectations for the staff and students. Read on to learn the qualities that define a great principal.
Leadership and management: managing the school workforce http://www.ofsted.gov.uk/publications/index.cfm?fuseaction=pubs.summary&id=3444 In June 2003, Ofsted published Leadership and management: what inspection
tells us. It emphasised the central importance of good leadership and management. This report complements it and focuses particularly on the human resources dimension of school management ?how schools manage their workforce to ensure high-quality education for their pupils.
OFSTED Report
Education Leadership Toolkit - technology and education. http://www.nsba.org/sbot/toolkit/index.html Education Leadership Toolkit - A project of the National School Boards Foundation implemented by NSBA's Institute for the Transfer of Technology to Education with a grant from the National Science Foundation.
This toolkit is a collection of tips and pointers, articles, case studies and other resources for education leaders addressing issues around technology and education.
Headlamp - Training for newly appointed headteachers (UK) http://www.ofsted.gov.uk/publications/index.cfm?fuseaction=pubs.summary&id=3386 Headlamp - Training for newly appointed headteachers (UK)
In 2002, Ofsted published a report on two of the three national training programmes for headteachers ?the National Professional Qualification for Headship (NPQH) and the Leadership Programme for Serving Headteachers (LPSH).
The report also included inspection findings on local education authority (LEA) induction arrangements for newly appointed headteachers, including some elements which were funded by the third national programme ?the Leadership and Management Programme for New Headteachers (Headlamp). This second report, which complements the earlier one, focuses specifically on the quality and effectiveness of Headlamp provision.
School Management (UK) www.teachernet.gov.uk/management School Management (UK)
Access key online information on legal and financial issues, career development, reference materials and management tools from this area of TeacherNet.
For guidance on the main management issues, visit the A to Z of School Leadership and Management. Updates on Government strategy can be found in the Briefing section. Access the National College for School Leadership for information on headship and other school leadership programmes and networking opportunities, or get up to date with the DfES' online mailings to schools.
Leadership links at Education World http://www.education-world.com/a_admin/archives/leadership.shtml Leadership links at Education World
Principal Goes Door to Door With Back-to-School Message | Retreat, Review, Recharge! | Great Starts: Veteran Principals Offer Opening Day Tips | What Would Dad Say About Education Today? | Power Napping Refuels Weary Students | Managing Difficult People: Turning "Negatives" Into "Positives" | Principals Caught Up in FISH! Philosophy | Make Graduation Day a Special Day Across the Grades | Motivating Teachers to Use Technology | Executives Get an Education as Principals For A Day | Sixty-Five Ways to Recognize Teachers During Teacher Appreciation Week | Budgets Pose Multiple-Choice Dilemma for Administrators | Preparing For The Worst: Why Schools Need Terrorism Plans | Classroom Management: Principals Help Teachers Develop Essential Skills | 25 Ways to Motivate Teachers | It? the Principal of the Thing! | Is Your School's Culture Toxic or Positive? | Two Principals Lead One School | ... plus lots more ...
International Confederation of Principals ICP http://www.icponline.org/ International Confederation of Principals ICP
Encourage closer relationships among principals of all nations.
Promote and enhance the image and professionalism of the principalship.
Promote the exchange of people and professional publications among the constituent groups and encourage participation in meetings and conferences across national boundaries.
Foster school curricula that encourage international understanding and good will and a respect for human rights and dignity across all races and cultures.