CE-ELM MSA , 12th APRIL, 2011SESSION 2

Identify and discuss characteristics of an effective educational leader and an effective school

Look at the following pictures and for each, write one word that best describes the person

Perspectives:--Setting directions-- developing people-- developing the organization

Identify and articulate school vision Creating shared meaning Creating high performance

expectations Creating an environment for shared

goals and effort Monitoring organisational performance Creating a participatory communication

Providing a forum for sharing ideas and rethinking the way things are done

Providing personalized supportProviding an appropriate model

Developing and strengthening the school culture

Modifying the organisational structure

Building collaborative processesManaging the environment

Puts children first Has a vision of goals for the school Listens to staff & students and is

empathetic Builds rapport with staff & students Is visible in school and community and

attends functions Is approachable

Is supportive of teachers, professionals Empowers; gives credit to others Encourages staff and student

leadership Communicates well and frequently Ensures a safe environment Has a consistent student behaviour

policy Has a open door policy

Is well organized Is an instructional leader Expects and promotes growth Is a risk taker and a risk promoter Respects confidentiality and professionalism Is familiar with curriculum developments Delegates effectively

Acknowledges success Promotes and models school pride Deals with issues promptly Is self-reflective Is a good role model; leads by example

Is involved in professional development

Is away from a school a lotAllows unethical disclosure of information

Ignores problems and is unable to deal with concerns

Does not follow through Is a poor model for staff and students

Provides little support or feedback

Has poor people skills Is not visible, tends to be evasive, and stays in office

Is poorly organizedUses guilt as a motivator

Plays favourites, displays unequal treatment

Does not communicate well Lacks energy Is power hungry Has a limited commitment to school and community

Is inflexible Takes all the glory

Refer back to the list you made of activities you engage in on a normal working day

What three activities would you change and why?

What two activities would you strive to do more and why?

Casavant, M. & Cherkowski, S. (2001). Effective Leadership: Bringing Mentoring and Creativityto the Principalship, NASSP Bulletin, 85(624), pp. 71- 81