instructional leadership - pqp2

Instructional LeadershipSeminar - Module 8

Rob, Joaquin & MarkPQP II - July 2015

We are learning...● to identify key concepts & ‘action’ capacities for

instructional leadership● to identify and address key issues in education as an

instructional leader● to apply plethora of resources to support your learning &

leadership journey

What does Instructional Leadership

mean to you?

Key Concepts of Instructional Leadership

Leadership - exercise of influence that is supportive and facilitative based on achievement;

Management - processes, procedures and organization that provide opportunities to collaborate... part of all leadership

Authority - lies with administration but leadership is provided by all stakeholders.

‘Action’ Capacities’ 1. Setting goals;2. Aligning resources with

priorities;3. Promoting

collaborative learning cultures; 4. Using data;5. Engaging in

courageous conversations.

Addressing Issues in EducationThe Last WordPart 1:1. Read the article provided at your table - 5 minutes.

2. Highlight a sentence or phrase that resonates with you as an instructional leader.

Addressing Issues in EducationThe Last WordPart 2: Facilitated Dialogue1. The first person will share their highlighted point only. Do

not provide a reason why.2. Each group member will comment on phrase - 1 minute

each.3. After each group member comments, the first person will

provide the ‘Last Word’ for the highlight.4. Each group member will share their highlight using the same

protocols.

Addressing Issues in EducationThe Last WordPart 3: Group Consensus & PresentFrom the information in the article and what was presented by the individuals from the group…1. Identify the key issue in the article;2. Provide strategies mentioned and/or from your experience

used to address the issue;3. Using chart paper create a checklist of strategies and look

fors used to address the issue;4. Post & Present checklist and look fors to the whole group.

Resources

Thinking about Instructional Leadership1. Silent Activity2. Write Down Your Thoughts on the

Statements3. Build on other ideas

Practices and competencies evolve as leaders move through various career

stages, specialized assignments and unique educational environments.

School and system leaders expand and strengthen their repertoire of

practices, skills, knowledge and attitudes over time, provided they have

opportunities to grow and are supported by school boards that are committed

to leadership development.

Ontario Ministry of Education, December 2007

What skill are you bringing to your leadership

journey?

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