The programme has four components:
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a mentoring programme which includes two school-based visits, participation in three professional learning groups and an online community, email, Skype and telephone support
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online learning uses communication technology to provide learning opportunities which include: curriculum modules, forums for discussion, resources, sector group communities and a variety of activities.
- research through formative evaluations and self assessments completed by the participants to inform the continuous improvement of the programme.
Commitment
Ko nga Ahuatanga me Whakatutuki
First-time principals participating in the programme are expected to:
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want to learn about and increase their school leadership effectiveness
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promote their own learning and the learning of others by positively contributing to and participating in the various learning activities
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attend the two residential courses in 2010 for the full duration of each course
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participate in the mentoring activities and online learning opportunities
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compile a portfolio related to the progress of their professional learning plan goals
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complete the school leadership Self Assessment of Leading Teaching and Learning and other self assessment tasks
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complete evaluation questionnaires about the First-time Principals Programme to assist its continuous improvement
Certificate:
Ko te Tohu
First-time principals participating in the programme have the opportunity to receive the National Certificate for First-time Principals Programme Completion. To receive the Certificate a participant is required to complete all parts of the induction programme, as outlined above.
The Certificate is optional for participants and is neither a requirement for enrolment nor for participation in the programme. It is designed to recognise the commitment of a participant to their own professional learning and their successful completion of the First-time Principals Programme. The Certificate is endorsed by key national organisations and issued by The University of Auckland.
Costs:
Ko te Utu
Costs directly associated with residential courses will mostly be met by the Ministry of Education through The University of Auckland. These costs are for a participant’s travel to each course, accommodation, meals and resources at the course.
Other incidental costs will be met by the participant, usually through their Board of Trustees. Such other costs might include, for example: use of private vehicle to attend a professional learning group ; airport to hotel venue transfers; hotel room telephone and internet use; refreshments during travel; private vehicle parking at residential course venues, extra accommodation due to early arrival at a residential course where distance is a factor.
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