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Peel Leadership Frameworkfor Supervisory Officers

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Peel Leadership Frameworkfor Supervisory Officers

• Becomingfamiliarwith

• Limitedopportunities toexperience

• Observingand recognizing

• Acquiringknowledgeabout

• Familiarwith andbeginning toincorporateintophilosophyandpractice

• Beginningtoapplyknowledge intoaction

• Someopportunitiestoexperienceandputintopractice

• Reflectingandexperimenting

• Incorporatesintophilosophyandpractice

• Appliesknowledge andaction

• Manyopportunities toexperienceandpractise

• Routineuse

• Consultative

• PhilosophyandpracticeareembeddedinSchoolSuccessPlanning

• Automaticandsophisticatedknowledgeandaction

• Anintegralpartofexperienceandpractice

• Intuitive,intentionalandsituational

Developmental Continuum

Thistoolhasbeendesignedto:• LinkandalignSchoolSuccessPlanningandleadershipdevelopment

• Honourthedevelopmentalcontinuumofleadershipgrowth

• Promotereflectionofleadershipdevelopment

• Identifycompetencyareas ofstrengthandnextstepsi.e.gapanalysis

• Provideacommonlanguageforconversationanddescriptivefeedback

PersonalAwareness

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The Peel District School Board Peel Leadership Framework for Supervisory Officers is designed to:

• Inspireasharedvisionofleadershipinschoolsandboard

• Provideacommonlanguageandunderstandingofleadership

• Identifythecompetenciesoftransformationalleadershipthatareproventoimpactstudentachievement

• Provideaframeworkforreflectionandmentoring

• Guidethedesignandimplementationofprofessionallearningopportunitiestodevelopandstrengthenleadershipcompetenciesandknowledge

• SupportSchoolSuccessPlanning

• Alignperformance-basedassessmentwithevaluationandannualsuccessplanning

• Guideanddirectcandidatesthroughthepromotionprocess

• Attractpotentialleaders

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PersonalLeadershipResourcesEffectiveleaderstendtopossessasmallbutcriticalnumberofpersonalleadershipresourcesthattheydrawonwhenenactingtheleadershippracticesidentifiedinthisframework.TheseresourcesareappliedbyeffectiveschoolleadersasneededacrosseachofthefivedomainsunderLeadershipforLearning,ClimateforLearningandWorkingandTeachingandLearningandplayakeyroleinconsideringreadinessforpromotion.

Cogntive Resources Problem-solving expertise•Understanding/interpretingproblems

•Identifyinggoals

•Articulatingprinciplesandvalues

•Identifyingconstraints

•Developingsolutionprocesses

•Maintainingcalm/confidenceinthefaceofchallengingproblems

Knowledge about school and classroom conditions with direct effects on student learning•Technical/rationalconditions

•Emotionalconditions

•Organizationalconditions

•Familyconditions

Systems thinking•Beingabletounderstandthedense,complex,andreciprocalconnectionsamongdifferentelementsoftheorganization

•Havingforesighttoengagetheorganizationinlikelyfuturesandconsequencesforaction

Social Resources Perceiving emotions•Recognizingourownemotionalresponses

•Discerningemotionalresponsesinothersthroughverbalandnonverbalcues

Managing emotions •Reflectingonourownemotionalresponsesandtheirpotentialconsequences

•Persuadingotherstolikewisereflectontheirresponses

Acting in emotionally appropriate ways•Beingabletoexercisecontroloverwhichemotionsguide ouractions

•Beingabletohelpothersactonemotionsthatserve theirbestinterests

Psychological Resources Optimism•Habituallyexpectingpositiveresultsfromourefforts

•Recognizingwherewehave,anddonothave,opportunities fordirectinfluenceandcontrol

•Takingpositiverisks

Self-efficacy•Believinginourownabilitytoperformataskorachieveagoal

•Asaresultofpositiveself-efficacy,takingresponsiblerisks,expendingsubstantialeffort,andpersistinginthefaceof initialfailure

Resilience•Beingabletorecoverfrom,oradjusteasilyto,change ormisfortune

•Beingabletothriveinchallengingcircumstances

Proactivity•Beingabletostimulateandeffectivelymanagechange onalargescaleundercomplexcircumstances

•Showinginitiativeandperseveranceinbringingaboutmeaningfulchange

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PersonalLeadershipResources

COgnitive ReSOuRCeS

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• Problem-solvingexpertise

• Knowledgeaboutschoolandclassroomconditionswithdirecteffectsonstudentlearning

• Systemsthinking

SOCiAl ReSOuRCeS• Perceivingemotions

• Managingemotions

• Actinginemotionallyappropriateways

PSyChOlOgiCAl ReSOuRCeS• Optimism

• Self-efficacy

• Resilience

• Proactivity

these essential resources are applied as needed across each of the eight domains under leadership for learning, Climate for learning and Working and teaching and learning, within the appropriate context of a diverse school community. evidence of the Personal leadership Resources in action should be clear throughout the “evidence/Reflections/impact on Student Achievement and Personal leadership within a Diverse School Community” section for each of the eight domains.

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Climate for Learning | Advocacy for learners

Key KnOWleDge AnD SKillS in ACtiOn

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• Assistsschoolstodevelopandmaintainarespectful,equitableandinclusiveclimateforlearningandworking.

• Welcomes,accommodates,celebratesandsupportsdiversityforstudents,staffandfamiliesinallworkplaces.

• MonitorsSchoolSuccessPlanninginschoolstoensuresustainabilitythatrespectstheprinciplesoftheOntarioEquityandInclusiveEducationStrategy.

• Ensuresthatstudentsandstaffhavesafeandappropriateplacestolearn andwork.

• Assistsschoolsinsupportingstudentcharacterdevelopment.

• EnsurestheimplementationofMinistryandboardpolicies,procedures,practicesandprogramsfortheexceptionallearnerandalllearners.

• Effectivelysupervisesallmattersrelatingtostudents,includingassessment&evaluation,studentprograms,placementandsupport,discipline,suspensions,expulsionsandSALEPinsupportofstudentsuccess.

Supporting evidence:

Thelearneristhefocusofallthatwedo.Theeffectivesupervisoryofficerconsistentlydemonstratesacommitmenttoensuringthattheneedsofalllearnersaremetinarespectful,inclusiveandequitableenvironment.Decision-makingandproblem-solvingarealwaysdirectedtoastandardofwhatisbestforthelearner.

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Climate for Learning | interpersonal/intrapersonal Skills

Key KnOWleDge AnD SKillS in ACtiOn

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• Motivatesstaffwithinacultureofaprofessionallearningcommunitytoimprovestudentachievement.Exertsinfluence,balancingadvocacywithinquirytoenergize,motivateandengageothers.

• Consistentlycollaboratestofosteraninclusivecultureoflearningandsupport.Includesstaff,parents,students,businessandsupportstaffandothersindecision-makingwhereappropriate.

• Assistsothersindevelopingandunderstandingtheprocessforconflictresolution.Anticipatespotentialproblemareasandproactivelyseeksresolution.Mediatesandresolvesconflictsempathetically,fairlyandinthebestinterestofallstakeholders.

• Empowersotherstoanticipateopportunitiesand/orproblemstofindcreativesolutionsandenhanceresults.Buildscapacityandcreatestheclimateforsharedresponsibility,teamworkanddistributedleadership.

• Demonstrateseffectiveleadershipforchangebymodellingintegrity,optimism,honestyandconsideration.

• Re-engages,repairs,rebuildsandrestoresrelationshipsandasenseofsafetyandbelongingasneeded.

Supporting evidence:

Asupervisoryofficerengagesinacomplexseriesofinterrelationshipsamongstaff,students,parents,districtstaff,trusteesandotherstakeholdersintheeducationalcommunity. Theeffectivesupervisoryofficerisawareofthecomplexitiesoftheseinterrelationshipsandunderstandstheimpactoftheserelationshipsonstudentachievement.Motivatingstudentsandstaff,cultivatingrelationships,resolvingconflicts,makingwisedecisionsandhelpingtofosterarespectful,equitableandinclusiveclimateforlearningandworkingarenecessaryskillsfortherole.

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Climate for Learning | Parent and Community Relations

Key KnOWleDge AnD SKillS in ACtiOn

PersonalAwareness

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• Workswithschoolstodealproactivelywithparentandcommunityissues.EncouragesschoolstoreachouttoparentstoengagethemintheworkofthePeelDistrictSchoolBoard.

• Isabletointerpreteducationalprogramsandboarddecisionsinaninclusiveandinformativestyleforthecommunity.

• Listenstoandaddressesconcernsinatimelyandsensitivemanner.

• Maintainspositive,professionalrelationshipswithtrustees,governmentofficials,administratorsandemployeegroups.

• RepresentsthePeelDistrictSchoolBoardatcommunityeventstoactivelypromotepubliceducation.

• Understandsthediversecommunityandisabletoadvocateforneedswithinthecontextofasystemperspective.

Supporting evidence:

Positiveparentandcommunityrelationsareanintegralpartofoursuccessasasystem.Theeffectivesupervisoryofficersupportsandfosterstheeffortsofschoolsandtheboardtoforgepositiveandhealthyrelationshipswithparentsandthebroadercommunity.

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Leadership for Learning | visionary leadership

Key KnOWleDge AnD SKillS in ACtiOn

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• Demonstratesleadershipinsupportingschoolstogenerateasharedvisionthatguidesactionsanddecisions.

• DemonstratesacommitmenttopersonalprofessionalgrowthandthecontinuousimprovementoftheorganizationthroughalignmentwiththeReportCardforStudentSuccess.

• Demonstratesastrongcommitmenttosocialjusticeandfostersequityinallpractices,policiesandprocedures.

• Developsastrongteamcommitmentthroughacollaborativeandreflectiveapproachthatvaluesdivergentpointsofview.

• SupportsandalignsprofessionallearningwithMinistryandPeelDistrictSchoolBoardinitiatives.

• Fostersleadershipofotherprofessionalsthroughmentoring,coachingandcollaborating.

• Modelsandsupportstheeffectiveuseofinstructionalandothertechnologiesthatsupportstudentachievement.

Supporting evidence:

Aclear,sharedandfocusedvisioniscentraltoSchoolSuccessPlanning.Theeffectivesupervisoryofficerempowersallstakeholderstorealizethemission,visionandvaluesofthePeelDistrictSchoolBoardandbuildscapacityforassumingleadership.ThesupervisoryofficermodelsthePeelcharacterattributestoimpactstudentachievementandwell-being.

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Key KnOWleDge AnD SKillS in ACtiOn

PersonalAwareness

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BeginningApplication

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integrationStage

• IsknowledgeableaboutMinistryandboardpolicies,procedures,practicesandcollectiveagreementsandisabletoapplythisknowledgetodailysituationsandmakedecisionsaccordingly.

• Considersthelegalandproceduralramificationsofallactionsanddecisions.

• Ensuresthatstaffadheretoallboardpoliciesandoperatingprocedures,inadditiontomeetingalllegislation,standardsandcodes.

• Developseffectiveandtransparentsystemsforhandlingorganizationalresponsibilitiesrelatedtobudgetpriorities,recruitment,hiringandassignmentofstaff,performanceappraisal,leavesofabsenceandHumanRights.

• Adherestoproceduresforhandlingemergenciesandcrisesandmanagestheseinaproactivemannerthroughcontingencyplanning.

Supporting evidence:

Leadership for Learning | Professional Knowledge in ActionTheeffectivesupervisoryofficerpossessesorisabletoaccessandprioritize,inatimelymanner,theinformationneededtomakeinformeddecisions.Aneffectivesupervisoryofficerisaknowledgeablepractitionerwhounderstandstheimpactofdecisionsonthesystem,school,studentsandcommunity.

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Key KnOWleDge AnD SKillS in ACtiOn

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• Communicateseffectivelywithcolleagues,supervisors,trustees,administratorsandsupportpersonnel.

• Givesandreceiveseffectivefeedback.

• Communicatesusingvariousformsincludingtechnologytoallstakeholdersonaregularbasis.

• Respondstoissuesandconcernsthroughavarietyofmediainasensitive,timelyandprofessionalmanner.

• Providesandwelcomesopportunitiesfordialogue,inputandfeedbackfromdiverseperspectiveswithinschoolandsystemcommunities.

• Workscollaborativelywithinthesystemtopromoteandshowcasepubliceducation.

• Communicateseffectivelythroughoutcrisissituations.

Supporting evidence:

Leadership for Learning | Communication SkillsOutstandingexpressiveandreceptivecommunicationskillsareessentialinsystemleadership.Asupervisoryofficercommunicateseffectivelyandpersuasivelyinbothoralandwrittenformatsandisskilledinactivelistening,providinginformationandfeedback.

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Teaching and Learning | instructional leadership

Key KnOWleDge AnD SKillS in ACtiOn

PersonalAwareness

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BeginningApplication

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• Modelsthestandardsofpracticeandtheethicalstandardsoftheteachingprofession.

• Ensurestheimplementationofcurrentcurriculum,instructionandassessmentpractices.

• FocusesresourcesandbudgetdecisionsonsupportingschoolsintheirSchoolSuccessPlanning.

• Encouragesschoolstoreachouttoparentstoengagetheminthelearningprocessofstudents.

Supporting evidence:

Theeffectivesupervisoryofficerfostersaclimateofcontinuousimprovementinteachingandlearning.Supervisoryofficerssupportschoolleadersinensuringthatallstudentsachievetothebestoftheirability.TheyassistschoolstosethighexpectationsthroughtheanalysisofdatatoguideSchoolSuccessPlanning,instructionalpractice,resourceallocationandongoingprofessionallearning.

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Teaching and Learning | Supervision of Staff

Key KnOWleDge AnD SKillS in ACtiOn

PersonalAwareness

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• Ensuresafair,respectfulandinclusiveworkingenvironmentforstaff.

• Understandsdueprocesswhendealingwithsupervisionissues.

• ActivelyengagesinthesupervisionofstaffinaccordancewithMinistryandboardrequirements.

• Ensurescompliancewithalllegislationandcollectiveagreementspertainingtoallemployeegroups.

• Understandsandensuresthatperformanceappraisalsareconductedappropriately,inatimelymanner,andinaccordancewithMinistryandboardrequirementswiththegoalofsupportingprofessionallearningandgrowth.

• Understandsandcommunicatestheconnectionbetweenprincipal/vice-principalperformanceappraisalsandSchoolSuccessPlanning.

Supporting evidence:

Supervisionofstaffisoneofthemostimportantwaystoensureapositiveandrespectfulclimateforlearningandworking.Theeffectivesupervisoryofficerpossessestheknowledgeandskillstoclearlyarticulateroleexpectations,toassistothersinmeetingthoseexpectationsandtoprovideopportunitieswithinavailableresourcesforprofessionallearning,leadershipdevelopmentandmentoring.

RevisedDecember2014

the Peel leadership Framework for Supervisory Officers incorporates the practices and competencies of the Ontario leadership Framework

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