Executive Development for Education Leaders, Catholic Sector

Executive Development for

Following the outstanding success of the inaugural

Executive Development for Education Leaders

program in 2015, QELi are proud to partner with Brisbane Catholic Education for the second year.

Education Leaders, Catholic Sector

Developing leaders

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Changing Lives

This exceptional program will bring together

experienced school principals and system leaders

from Catholic dioceses throughout Australia to

contribute to and lead the sector’s response to

ensuring the sector continues to provide

innovative, exciting and responsive schooling for all

young people.

Step outside your environment to lift your strategic

thinking and set yourself a clear path to lead the

achievement of the best outcomes for students

and their communities. You will have the support

of the finest facilitators, executive coaches and a

quality collegial network of exceptional leaders

from the Catholic education sector throughout

Australia.

The program will expose you to the most current

research and policy in education. Your experience

in the program will culminate in a research paper

that will contribute to shaping the future of system

leadership, policy and practice.

“I have really appreciated the

opportunity to participate in such a

powerful, reflective, informative

and forming professional

development program.

“It has challenged, affirmed,

confronted and enabled me and my

leadership style.”

David McNeale, Principal Ryan Catholic College and EDEL, Catholic sector participant 2015.

David McNeale presenting his position paper.

Program Outline

PHASE 1: 30 January – 1 March 2016

Preparation

Review relevant information and research. Undertake self-reflection.

Articulate your learning objectives, intentions and program expectations. Expand your personal knowledge about individual leadership styles.

Identify your leadership challenge or opportunity.

PHASE 2: 8 – 11 March 2016

Four day workshop: Setting the context for system leadership

Review current state and future trends in education policy.

Understand personal leadership style and preferences.

Understand key executive leadership skills. Understand complexities of large

organisations, impact of political systems, team collaboration and dynamics.

Innovative teaching and learning in the 21st Century.

Understand self: status, presence and influence.

Understand and develop executive skills.

PHASE 3: 2-13 May 2016

Benchmarking tour

Focus on innovative schooling approaches and practices.

Two week benchmarking tour to New York, USA and Ontario, Canada.

Itinerary includes visits to schools and discussions with Sector/System leaders, thought leaders, local principals and teachers.

PHASE 4: May to August 2016

Research and executive coaching- Development of Position Paper

Apply your learnings, experience and research to finalise your research paper. Executive coaching.

Participate in online collaboration with your program peers.

Apply your learning outcomes.

PHASE 5: 29-31 August 2016

Three day workshop: Continuing the journey

Present your position paper.

Reflect on your personal learnings about individual leadership capabilities. Share learnings.

Program features

12 month program, over five phases.

Blended learning approach, including face-to-face workshops, and online learning.

Partner with collegial groups, mentors and executive coaches.

One-to-one coaching and mentoring sessions.

Benchmarking tour to New York, USA and Ontario, Canada where you will review different environments, and gain insight and inspiration to effectively translate policy to practice.

Independent research project, incorporating your program workshop experiences and

observations, and learnings from the benchmarking tour.

As a program participant, you will:

Make a significant contribution to your ongoing professional growth.

Enhance your leadership capabilities, enabling you to engage, influence and collaborate in innovative ways with students and school communities.

Be challenged to lead school improvement and adapt to a changing policy environment. Explore and reflect on the essence of what a Catholic education means for key stakeholders. Create and embrace the role of change agent within the Catholic education sector, and build your capability to lead others through complex change.

Contribute to the future leadership of the Catholic education sector in Australia. Have the opportunity to jointly develop a position paper to be disseminated to the broader Catholic education sector in Australia.

Program at a glance:

Lead facilitator Philomena Billington When February 2016-August 2016 Delivery method Blended

Cost $9,250 + GST

Per person, twin share Single room supplement, $1600 + GST

Program price excludes  Domestic and

international air travel  Domestic

accommodation Brisbane Suitable for Open to all Catholic

education leaders.

Registration closes Friday, 12 December 2015.

“Like students have specific

learning needs, so do teachers. We

need to ask: What are our student

learning needs? What are my

learning needs, based on what the

data is telling me about my

students? Professional learning

can then be tailored to meet this

specific need.

This program has unquestionably

helped me to become a better

educator and I’m excited to see

where my independent research

and position paper will affect

change in my diocese.”

Michele McDonald, Teaching and Learning Consultant (K-12), Catholic Schools Office, Diocese of Lismore and EDEL, Catholic sector participant 2015.

Michele McDonald presenting her position paper.

Message from Philomena Billington, Facilitator

The inaugural EDEL program (2015) expertly aligned professional leadership development with the vision and mission of Catholic education. Over six months, I was excited to see each of the 23 senior leaders respond to innumerable rich educational experiences, challenges and learnings, to support them on their respective leadership journeys.

The structure of the five-phased program enabled a Professional Learning Community of Leaders to emerge - often not possible in either school or system

leadership settings. Having developed close working relationships with participants, I can attest that the International Benchmarking Study Tour to the USA and Canada was a definite highlight of the program. It was rewarding to hear each of the participants synthesise their professional experience, independent research and program inspired learning, to form change-focussed position papers. The papers, presented formally at a graduation reception, were testament to the internationally benchmarked QELi program, and the growth of each of the participants. I look forward to facilitating the program with the 2016 cohort.

Message from Pam Betts, Executive Director

Catholic Education, Archdiocese of Brisbane

At the heart of all we do in Catholic education is the student. We have high expectations for learning that maximise engagement, progress and achievement for each student across our community of schools. Keeping an eye on this priority and creating the optimum conditions for learning within the complex demands on schools requires visionary and proactive leadership. In particular, QELi’s Executive Development for Educational Leaders program, for leaders within the Catholic Sector, is very exciting with great relevance for contemporary leaders in our schools. Its design and delivery, drawing on current research and good practice both here and overseas, is innovative, collegial and targeted to those leading a Catholic school community.

I look forward to continuing our relationship

with QELi through this professionally focussed initiative, and supporting the ongoing development of the leaders and aspiring leaders in our schools.

Message from Dr Stephen Brown, CEO, QELi

The Catholic schooling system has a long and very proud tradition of delivering exceptional education for all young people based on a distinctive vision and set of values. It is one of the “jewels in the crown” of the Catholic community. Like all schooling sectors, the Catholic sector has much to celebrate but equally the sector, like others, is not immune to a number of challenges.

This executive development program is an exciting initiative of Brisbane Catholic Education, on behalf of the dioceses throughout Australia. QELi is delighted to again be working in partnership with the sector on this ground-breaking executive leadership development program.

About QELi

All QELi programs are informed by and respond to the pressing needs of schools, systems and sectors. Programs are delivered in central locations and

remotely, with the variety of modes of program delivery allowing reach and mentor participation for a wide geographic spread. All programs align with the

Australian Institute of Teaching and School Leadership’s (AITSL) Australian Professional Standard for Principals.

How to Apply

The first step is to discuss with your Diocesan Director and gain their endorsement. You will be expected to be a member of a syndicate from your Diocese. Each group should be made up of at least one system leader from the respective Diocesan Office. The program is limited to 30 participants and indications are that these will be filled quickly. Subject to interest, an additional program may be offered.

Please fill out the attached nomination form and email to Karrissa Wright at QELi at [email protected] by Friday 12 December 2015.

Registration Form

Executive Development for Educational Leaders

with

in the Catholic Sector throughout Australia

Part 1: Your application.

Please attach a photo of yourself.

Personal details

Current substantive position Years / months in this role Work email address Personal email address A/H mobile number

Dietary / access requirements

School/organisation details

School Stream e.g. Primary, Secondary, P-12

School region/ diocese

Invoice details

Name of person to invoice Organisation name to invoice Email address of person to invoice Address of organisation to invoice

TOTAL AMOUNT DUE

Email completed form and photo to the QELi Programs team: [email protected]

Registrations close 12 December 2015.

Registration Form

Executive Development for Education Leaders,

Catholic Sector