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ABEL and Leadership Development in York Region DSB
Our interest is in providing an update of ICT and LD And to seek future direction and gain feedback on our process to date Started out with a dialogue with Denese and Bob and Janet and Nancy Group has expanded to include the expertise of Stephen Mau and Dianne Hawkins Also have been doing some work with Jim Forbes – given his knowledge and expertise in ICT and as a principal. Both Todd Wright and Neil Beattie have also offered insights, comments and understanding of the system
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Feedback V.P.’s and P’s in their schools Just in time/On the job
One-stop shopping Clarity of access to information & resources A variety of modes of delivery Modular PD Recognition of Prior Learning Individualized by learning preference/need PD must parallel current paradigm of effective classroom practice We hear from principals requesting - as much as possible to direct our leaders to one – stop – shopping for PD Ties into clarity of access Modular PD – ie Health and Safety workshop – experienced P may need only 25% of that workshop – not all aspects. Variety of entry and exit points – thus looking at modules of learning If we want our principals to be instructional leaders – then PD that we engage them in – must model what we want them to be involved in their schools
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Research Job-embedded Just in time Return On Learning Investment
Keeping People Connected Janet to talk to these AERA Research Points, 2005 indicates in their “actions for Policymakers” includes “aligning learning opportunities with real work experiences”.
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Keeping People Connected
Work Structure Learning by doing E-Learning Low Structure Learning from one interaction and applying it to other situations Ongoing coaching Discussion Boards Pre- and post-workshop coaching Mentoring High Structure Books Self-study. CBL, manager- & peer-led, classroom, external Job Aids Communities of Practice Debriefs Learning Dialogue Journals CDROMS Learning by experimentation Weekly meetings as learning opportunities Trial & error Unplanned insights from doing the work Social interactions with co-workers Work assignments
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Response Participant designed Job embedded Ongoing
Collaborative, Interactive, Reflective Modular/granular Blended Aligned with SPCI, Board Mission, Curriculum (ICT and the Learner), Leadership Competencies Enabled by ICT: WAN (“World Class—World Connected”) Enterprise Portal Solution Applications (mVal, ReportNet, DIP) Ongoing – not one shot deal PD – but also the opportunity is ongoing – access to information at own time/place Reflective – have to build this in through building community building – effective questioning & sharing throughout the learning opportunities. May be implications for our roles in Leadership Development – need to facilitate any of the learnings supported by ICT
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Self Annual Assessment Learning Plan Evaluation Process Individualized
Big picture of Leadership Development process Individualized PD Wherever Whenever Whatever
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Competencies The organization or repository of information/offerings/new learnings would be organized around the competencies (as would the Self-Assessment and Evaluation process for VP/P’s) 4 quadrants of Leadership Competencies, with link to one area—”Creating the Vision”
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Inquiry & Critical Thinking
Creating The Vision Online Community of Practice Discussion Forum Chat/Blog Online Course Video Conference Data Collaboration Digital Media Creation Access digital content: Podcast Database LOR ICT Activities Program Modes Face-to-Face Online Synchronous Asynchronous Self-directed Facilitated Session, Series or Conference Sub-Competencies Establishes sense of shared purpose Builds consensus around SPCI and communicates roles and responsibilities Makes data-driven decisions Acts with moral purpose This allows us to respond to what we hear people want/need. ICT infused into all of the areas. Inquiry & Critical Thinking Network: Share Best Practices Self-directed Study: Document/ Module Book/ Article Study Workshop Session or Series Keynote Speaker, Expert Practice & observation Coaching
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Inquiry & Critical Thinking
Creating The Vision Online Community of Practice Discussion Forum Chat/Blog Online Course Video Conference Data Collaboration Digital Media Creation Access digital content: Podcast Database LOR ICT Activities Program Modes Face-to-Face Online Synchronous Asynchronous Self-directed Facilitated Session, Series or Conference Sub-Competencies Establishes sense of shared purpose Builds consensus around SPCI and communicates roles and responsibilities Makes data-driven decisions Acts with moral purpose This allows us to respond to what we hear people want/need. ICT infused into all of the areas. Inquiry & Critical Thinking Network: Share Best Practices Self-directed Study: Document/ Module Book/ Article Study Workshop Session or Series Keynote Speaker, Expert Practice & observation Coaching
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Admin PD with Dr. Barrie Bennett
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