Local Opportunities and Resources
P.E.I. Department of Education
Leadership Seminar Series
"Creating the Future: Educational Leadership for Tomorrow's Schools"
Creating the future is a leadership development program for school administrators and aspiring administrators in Prince Edward Island. The program was developed by the Faculty of Education, University of Prince Edward Island under the direction of Dr. Gerry Hopkirk. The program will be offered as a series of six full-day seminars with all six being completed within a school year.
Based on a reflective model the seminars will integrate current leadership theory with its practical applications in school settings. The seminars will provide participants with a solid practical knowledge base and skill level necessary to continue their development as educational leaders.
A wide variety of approaches will be used in the delivery of these seminars. Simulations, role- plays, group problem solving, collaborative learning and coaching will be used to ensure that the content is relevant, practical and that participants have opportunities to practice essential skills. Each seminar will conclude with "Reflection and Action Plans" where participants will commit to some action based on the seminar's leanings. Results will be shared at the subsequent session and peer coaching used for encouragement and support.
Objectives
- To expose participants to current understandings and practices of leadership in schools.
- To develop practical solutions to school-based problems.
- To allow participants to practice shills and receive appropriate coaching.
- To assist participants to develop a personal, practical, evolving philosophy of leadership.
- To enhance leadership in Prince Edward Island.
- To train facilitators to lead the seminar series in future years for other Island educators.
Seminar Series
- New models of leadership
- Developing a commiunity of learners
- Situational leadership and decision-making
- Understanding and effecting change
- Successful program/change implementation
- The integrated leader
Implementation
This seminar series will be offered twice during the 2000-2001 school year and will be able to accommodate a total of 30-40 people. The target group will be current principals, vice-principals, and aspiring administrators. Keeping in mind the purpose of the workforce renewal plan, the largest numbers will be drawn from the aspiring administrators group. Boards will be consulted in the selection process and representation from all three Boards, levels in the system, gender equity, etc., will be assured.
Three of the six seminars in the series will be offered during school time with substitutes being provided. The remaining three seminars will be held on Saturdays.
The calendar for the fall 2000 offering is as follows:
- Saturday, September 23
- Wednesday, October 4
- Saturday, October 21
- Wednesday, November 8
- Saturday, November 18
- Wednesday, November 22
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