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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. |
 
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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 |
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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 | |
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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. |
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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 | |
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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. |
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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 | |
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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 | |
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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. |
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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. |
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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 |
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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. |
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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. |
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Help! I'm the Principal, Now What?
http://www.nassp.org/publications/pl/pl_principal_now_what_0504.cfm Help! I'm the Principal, Now What? Combining four personal qualities with four essential practices helps a principal transform a middle level school. What was I thinking? A first-year principal in an underperforming school with a staff that didn't see a need for change. Not only did I need to figure out how to lead, but I also had to learn how to affect student achievement. The reality of the challenge was overwhelming, but I wanted to turn the school around and give Citrus's students a chance for success in high school. Failure was not an option for the students or myself. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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 | |
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National Standards for head teachers (UK)
http://www.ncsl.org.uk/nationalstandards National Standards for head teachers (UK) |
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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. leadership |
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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 | |
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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. |
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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: |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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! |
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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). |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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 |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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 ... |
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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. |
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Leadership and Management: What Inspection Tells Us
http://www.ofsted.gov.uk/publications/index.cfm?fuseaction=pubs.summary&id=3311 Leadership and Management: What Inspection Tells Us This report summarises Ofsted? inspection evidence about leadership and management. It describes strengths, illustrated by examples of good practice, and weaknesses, and the link between leadership and management and the quality of work of the school. |
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View of the Principal and the Job
http://glef.org/courseware/index.html 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. |
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10 Tips for Creating a Caring School
http://glef.org/tips.html 10 Tips for Creating a Caring School There is growing evidence that students do better not only socially but academically when they feel safe and regarded as important members of a learning community. In response, a number of reform efforts are focusing on creating small schools or schools-within-schools where students are known and valued as individuals by other students as well as by teachers and staff. Everyone Makes the Team | No 'Hey You' | Zero Policies | Morning Meeting | Character Athletics | 'Hi, My Name Is ...' | Teacher Evaluations | Student-Led Parent-Teacher Conferences | Listening Sessions | 2 by 10 | |
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The Institute for Educational Leadership (IEL)
http://www.iel.org/newsletter/ The Institute for Educational Leadership's bi-monthly newsletter IEL? e-newsletter will provide a forum for important issues and discussions, the exchange of ideas, and the examination of what worked and what didn?. Educational issues will be viewed from inside and outside a variety of frames, and useful insights will be offered for people leading at the national, state, and local levels. These frames will include policy, research, and practice, and IEL? three programs of work: ?Developing and Supporting Leaders ?Strengthening School-Family-Community Connections, and ?Improving and Connecting the Policies and Systems that Support Children and Youth. IELeadership Connections will be published every other month. Each edition will feature a topic area; a short editorial or commentary; policy, research, and practice updates and analyses; news from the field; and an occasional reader survey--all presented in a quick and painless read. Your comments, suggestions, requests, and ideas are not only welcomed but essential if IELeadership Connections is to succeed. |
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National Center for Educational Accountability (US)
http://www.measuretolearn.org/ National Center for Educational Accountability (US Research conducted by NCEA focuses primarily on student performance over time. Policy Leadership The Center has begun to use accountability results to conduct research on high-performing schools. |
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National College for School Leadership (UK)
http://www.ncsl.org.uk/index.htm The National College for School Leadership (NCSL) provides career-long learning and development opportunities, professional and practical support for England? existing and aspiring school leaders. Our goal is to ensure that school leaders have the skills, recognition, capacity and ambition to transform the school education system into the best in the world. The College has three core areas of activity: leadership development (national and partnership programmes, including the National Professional Qualification for Headship, Headlamp and the Leadership Programme for Serving Headteachers), research and development and online learning, networks and information (including Talking Heads and Virtual Heads, the College? online communities). leadership | schools | education | |
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School Culture/Climate
http://www.ascd.org/frametutorials.html Welcome to ASCD's tutorials on the Internet. These tutorials are short multimedia lessons on topics that interest all levels of educators. Each lesson includes a definition, short articles on the topic, video and audio files of experts and practitioners, and a listing of resources that can be used to continue your professional development. They are designed to support eachers (both pre- and in-service), principals, curriculum directors, parents, and others who are interested in learning more about educational topics in just a few short minutes. The sum of the values, cultures, safety practices, and organizational structures within a school that cause it to function and react in particular ways. school culture | |
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SFE: Stands for Education (UK)
http://www.sfe.co.uk/resources/default.cfm SfE has collected some of the best resources on the internet and organised them into the easy to use Freeware Bank, Linkbank and Infobank. Choose Freeware Bank for access a wide selection of free software and other IT tools related to the use of ICT in schools. All the resources have been sorted by subject relevance and assessed by our staff. Choose Linkbank to begin your research and find useful online teaching resources. SfE has reviewed and assessed thousands of websites useful to school staff and all have been categorised to make them easy to find. Choose Infobank for links to hundreds of official educational documents from central government, LEAs, universities, unions and associations. websites | website | education | educational | review | reviewed | teachers | students | subjects | cross-curriculum | curriculum | leadership | headteacher | principal | |
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National Assoc of Sec Sch Principals (NASSP)
http://www.principals.org/ National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP) Everything you want to know about the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP) is here. Read about our history, examine our financial statements, get to know the executive director, find out who's on the board, or link directly to a staff member for assistance. Legal Services | Publications | Insurance | Career Services | |
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