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February
Introductory Modules -
New Trustee training
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March
April
Role of the Chairperson -
Understanding the role of the Chairperson
June
July
August
Working Together - Module 1 and 2
How the principal and trustees can collaborate
for the benefit of the school community
A toolkit for evidence-based decision-making
The New Zealand Curriculum-
What is the vision of the new curriculum and
what is your role in its implementation?
Student Engagement- What is the boards' role in managing student behaviour? How do you ensure fair
and effective practices in dealing with students' discipline?
Self-Review: Are you doing a good job?
How do you know?
Employment: Appraisal of the Principal -
Appraisal for effective outcomes.
Needs based modules - these can be accessed at any time of the year
Asset Management -Are you managing your assets wisely and according to regulations?
Employment: Best practice in Principal Appointments -
how to ensure that you get the very best person for your school
Managing Complaints -How should boards respond to concerns and complaints?
Community Consultation and Reporting -Meaningful consultation and engagement with your local community
School climate and environment - Maintaining positive relationships between all of your stakeholders.
Inquiry learning groups (e.g. chairperson's forums, special topic discussion groups on topics such as raising
Maori/Pasifika achievement)
New Zealand Curriculum -What is the vision of the new curriculum and what is your role in its implementation?
Accelerating Student Achievement,including the use of national standards-
Why trustees need this to be the focus of governance.
Employment: The Role of the Employer -
How to be good employers and how to tell that you are
Plans and Policies -
Strategic and annual planning for better learning outcomes:
how planning can support learning
September
The following is a suggested time-line only and we are happy to deliver any or all modules at a time to suit your board.
Please tick your preferred modules, then press Submit below after which we will contact you to discuss your needs.
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School Governance Professional Development and Support
Strategic Leadership of ICTs -how can a board ensure that its investments in ICTs have maximum impact
on student learning.
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