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- Overview of the Research Study
- 1. Mentoring/Coaching Programs
- 2. Development of a program for Emergent Leaders based on the Leadership Capabilities Framework
- The Key Research Questions Used
- Comments on the implications of the findings
- Recommendations DET Leadership Strategy
- Aspiring leaders in schools
- DET Leadership Capabilities Framework
- Appendix 1: Outline of Emergent Leader Program
- Appendix 2: Contents of the Folder provided as a resource for participants and learning partners. CONTENTS
- Appendix 3: Letter to principals requesting participation in the Emergent Leaders Program
- LEARNING PARTNERS’ COMMITMENT
- EMERGENT LEADERS’ COMMITMENT
- Appendix 4: Emergent Leader Conference Program Emergent Leaders Program “A Learning Journey” Conference Program
NSW DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION AND TRAININGA Joint Leadership Fellowship 2004 Building leadership capacity and density within Western Sydney Primary Schools Toni Simms Jan Anderson Principal Principal Noumea P S Beaumont Hills P.S. Emergent Leaders Program “A Learning Journey Overview of the Research Study The focus of the research study is to develop mentoring and coaching as tools to enhance succession planning in schools within Western Sydney. This succession planning will relate to beginning middle managers and primarily, teachers aspiring towards middle management. The project undertaken was designed to develop an Emergent Leaders Program rather than being a research study. This program was linked to leadership programs implemented through the Western Sydney Leadership Team. The pilot program itself was designed to meet a need across Western Sydney in addressing leadership density and capacity by developing leadership skills and understandings in those classroom teachers who had little or no experience in the executive leadership role. Background Information Both of the researchers are Principals in PP2 schools (with a student enrolment between 450 and 700) where the executive staff changes frequently and opportunities are created for classroom teachers to take on executive roles and responsibilities. We also had concerns with the continuation of corporate knowledge regarding leadership within schools as the retirement rate within the executive ranks is on the increase and will continue to rise over the next 5 to 10 years. We felt this would leave a significant impact on the leadership of schools and therefore, there was a need to develop the skills and understandings about leadership from within the classroom teacher ranks. Our experience showed us that many class room teachers were reluctant to step up into executive positions for the following reasons;
As members of the Western Sydney Leadership Team we identified that the majority of Departmental programs across the Western Sydney Region focused on middle-managers, aspiring Principals and Principals. Programs for those participants aspiring to middle managers were ad hoc in implementation and lacked future planning and direction. We wanted to develop a program which would support our class teachers in the development of skills and understandings in leadership for the future. Documents and websites which informed the planning of the project include: www.ncsl.org.uk www.apcentre.edu.au www.learninglinkages.org.au Leadership Capabilities Framework and Questionnaire Judi-Ann Abdini, critical friend and consultant in Mentoring and Coaching
The methodology consisted of two aspects within this project:
1. Mentoring/Coaching Programs Through consultation with the Australian Principals’ Centre we attended a course in Melbourne on Coaching and Mentoring. Whilst in Melbourne we were able to make contact with Barry Joy, Director of Coaching and Mentoring at the London Institute for the National College of Education and had discussions with Garry O’Mahony from the Australian Principal’s Centre, regarding the differences between mentoring and coaching. Discussions were held with our critical friend, Judy-Ann Abdini around the differences between mentoring and coaching. She also provided us with links to websites and documents covering these areas. 2. Development of a program for Emergent Leaders based on the Leadership Capabilities Framework Using the information we collected about mentoring and coaching we developed a pilot program, Emergent Leaders Program – A Learning Journey (see Appendix 1 and 2) for Western Sydney Region. Emergent leaders were selected from six schools (see Appendix 3) , two of which were our own schools. Each participant was then matched using the Leadership Capabilities Questionnaire with a Learning Partner from middle management in the same group of pilot schools. The mentors were trained in a mentoring and coaching program over two days to equip them with the skills and understandings to make an effective learning partner. They were then asked to make contact with their emergent leaders to establish a mentoring coaching relationship. Most mentors were from outside the participant’s school. This made contact difficult for some learning partners and their emergent leaders. 
Mentoring/Coaching Training The program was designed around the Leadership Capabilities Framework to develop the emergent leaders’ skills and understanding of leadership. A two day conference, Emergent Leaders Program – A Learning Journey (see Appendix 4) and follow-up workshops were designed to address each domain of the Leadership Capabilities Framework. We invited principal colleagues with experience in leadership and expertise in specific domains of the Leadership Capabilities Framework to facilitate each of the conference sessions and follow up workshops. As part of the process, participants were asked to develop a project which could be implemented within their schools during the year. Mentors/coaches were asked to facilitate this project where possible. For some participants, the project was taking on middle management responsibilities in a relieving capacity. The Key Research Questions Used
The Findings
Comments on the implications of the findings The participants’ comments reflected the need for this type of program to be further developed across regions and possibly the state. Both the emergent leaders and their learning partners found this to be an invaluable exercise in the development of their leadership skills. The areas of mentoring and coaching are vital in the development of our future leaders and current school leaders generally. The principals of the pilot schools also commented on the value of the coordinated approach to the program, in relation to the development of specific skills within their staff members, both emergent leaders and learning partners, some of whom gained promotion positions at the end of 2005. The UK has developed a mentoring coaching model based on research, which has been adopted throughout a number of countries. This model is designed to train leaders in both mentoring and coaching with an emphasis on listening and questioning, providing an educational philosophical platform. Recent enquiries indicate that a modified model and or consultancy can be provided for countries to develop a model relevant to individual needs. Recommendations DET Leadership Strategy From this pilot program our Regional Leadership Project Team will further develop our Emergent Leader Program as part of the Teacher Leadership Strategy to be implemented during 2006. Our findings indicate that there is a need for a consistent model of mentoring and coaching to be implemented across the state at all levels. This will ensure there is a consistent approach to the development of leadership skills and understandings at all levels. A framework outlining how, when and where this model can be used is necessary to ensure the effective implementation of the program. There is a need to secure consultants with a coaching/mentoring program to support the development of a New South Wales framework. This will ensure a rapid development of a framework, where we are utilizing the proven research findings already established in this area. There is a need for the development of a data base of personnel having specific skills and experience across the Leadership Capabilities Framework, who can be utilized in the presentation of workshops and sessions, thereby expanding the leadership opportunities for personnel across the state. This would support the building of leadership density. Aspiring leaders in schools Any program designed to develop leadership capacity needs to be flexible in content, presentation and access for participants. A ‘one size fits all approach’ does not always meet the individual’s needs and this can cause people to discontinue attendance. Future programs need to incorporate an action research project for participants to undertake within their school setting and for sharing at the end of the program. This will provide participants with the opportunity to practice the skills and understandings delivered throughout the program. DET Leadership Capabilities Framework There needs to be an electronic tool which will evaluate the responses provided in the Leadership Capabilities Framework Questionnaire. The model we designed for our purposes did not provide us all the information we required in a simple format and was time consuming. The tool needs to be efficient and effective when used across the regions and state. Appendix 1: Outline of Emergent Leader Program EMERGENT LEADER PROGRAM Schools involved in the pilot study:
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Appendix 2: Contents of the Folder provided as a resource for participants and learning partners. CONTENTS 1. Leading and Managing the School 2. DET School Leadership Capabilities Framework 3. Values of NSW Public Schools 4. Quality Teaching Framework 5. Institute of Teachers – Standards for Professional Leadership DET List of criteria for merit selection for Executives other than Principal 6. Reframing Leadership – Articles from the Team Leadership Course. Including some leadership tools. 7. Support Handbook for First Time Principals 8. Leadership Development Questionnaire 9. Learning Journal 10. Notes from workshop presenters DET Leadership website : http://www.curriculumsupport.nsw.edu.au/leadership/index.cfm Appendix 3: Letter to principals requesting participation in the Emergent Leaders Program Emergent Leaders Program “A Learning Journey” Dear Principal This is to introduce a Leadership Fellowship project conducted by Jan Anderson and Toni Simms in 2005. This project focuses on Emergent Leaders who aspire to become Middle Managers and at the same time provide middle managers with a Principal Learning Partner. The following is an outline of the project and the commitment required of schools and participants. SCHOOLS’ COMMITMENT
LEARNING PARTNERS’ COMMITMENT (current middle managers)
EMERGENT LEADERS’ COMMITMENT
Please send names of a current middle manager who would be a great Learning Partner and the names of 1-2 Emergent Leaders who would be keen to engage in this journey. Regards
Principal Noumea P.S. Email: toni.simms@det.nsw.edu.au Jan Anderson ( Parklea P.S., Jasper Rd. P.S. ) Principal Beaumont Hills P.S. Email: jan.anderson@det.nsw.edu.au Appendix 4: Emergent Leader Conference Program Emergent Leaders Program “A Learning Journey” Conference Program Day 1 Thursday 23rd June
9.00am Welcome and opening Dennis MacKenzie, Releiving Regional Director 9.10am Chris Presland, Principal Airds High School Keynote address 10.30am Morning Tea 11.00am Workshop 1 Chris Presland Strategic Leadership 1 (Emergent Leaders) Peter Rowsell Organisational 1 Principal, Matthew Pearce P.S. Toni Simms Executive Roles and Responsibilities Principal, Noumea P.S. Darelle Duncan Educational Leadership/Quality Teaching Leadership Unit 12.00pm Workshop 2 Chris Presland Strategic Leadership (LLP participants) Kerry Poole Team Building Principal, Ironbark Ridge P.S. Darelle Duncan Educational Leadership Repeat Workshop 1 Jan Anderson Quality Teaching Principal, Beaumont Hills P.S. 1.00pm Lunch 2.00pm Workshop 3 Peter Rowsell Organisational 1 repeated Toni Simms repeat workshop 1 Kerry Poole Team Building Emergent Leaders Program “A Learning Journey” Conference Program Day 2 Friday 24th June
9.00am Welcome and 9.10am Chris Cawsey, Principal Rooty Hill High School Keynote address 10.30am Morning Tea 11.00am Workshop 1 Chris Cawsey Educational Leadership 1 (Emergent Leaders) Peter Rowsell Organisational 2 Principal Matthew Pearce P.S. Judy-Ann “Basic Communication Concepts” Consultant Chris Presland Strategic Leadership 2 12.00pm Workshop 2 Chris Presland Strategic Leadership 2 (LLP participants) David Jenkins Teaching and Learning Principal, Richmond P.S. Chris Cawsey Educational Leadership 1 (LLP participants) Judy-Ann Abdini “How to Have a Powerful Conversations With Colleagues” Consultant
Peter Rowsell Organisationl 2 repeated David Jenkins Teaching and Learning Jan Anderson repeat workshop 1 Judy-Ann repeat “Managing Large Meeting” BIBLIOGRAPHY
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