Empowering school leaders through quality professional learning.

This will be an exciting year for the PPA, with a range of high-quality professional learning opportunities available for principals and their school executive. This suite of opportunities has been designed by Principals for Principals and school leaders. An outline of this professional learning is provided below.

NSWPPA Professional Learning Programs 2020

The following range of programs will be offered for Principals and school leaders throughout 2020. As each course is opened for registrations course information flyers and links will be provided on the PPA website under the Professional Learning tab. Information will also be provided to your PPC President and Delegate at our upcoming State Council meeting.

• NSWPPA Principal Credential - Register now.

The Principal Credential enables leaders to focus their influence and their learning on the core business of teaching and learning to have the greatest influence on student learning outcomes. With key learning led by Ann McIntyre, this outstanding program has provided participants with the opportunity to reflect on and strengthen their own leadership exploring the evidence of their practice using the Australian Professional Standard for Principals. They are supported by experienced systems leaders, PPA principals with a commitment to the development of effective leaders. On completion successful participants will receive recognition for 50% of a Masters of Educational Leadership at Wollongong University.

The Principal Credential is without a doubt the most powerful learning that I have undertaken in 12 years as a principal. The calibre of presenters was outstanding and the opportunity to re-engage with research and educational theory has completely changed the way that I work. The opportunity to build leadership networks was invaluable, I would highly recommend this opportunity to both aspirational and experienced school leaders in any setting. (Principal, New Lambton South PS, 2019)

Beyond pedagogy and practice is the culture I enabled in my school. I embedded a commitment to continual improvement that would not have been possible without a deep reflection on the AITSL Principal Standard and the alignment of my practice to the standard through the leadership journey I have undertaken within the Principal Credential. (Principal, Thirlmere PS, 2019)

• 7 Habits of Highly Effective People

The 7 Habits is a powerful tool for creating great culture. As participants learn, model and reinforce The 7 Habits they develop high levels of character and competence. Using The 7 Habits, participants will effectively lead themselves, influence, engage and collaborate with others, and continually improve and renew their capabilities and so create a system for effectiveness in their teams and school.

Programs are scheduled for Rooty Hill, Kiama, Central Coast and Sydney (city). Registrations open in Week 7.

• Leading at the Speed of Trust

Trust is one of the most important aspects in today’s school environment and like any other discipline, creating trust is a learnable skill. Teams and schools that operate with high trust are significantly more effective than those who do not cultivate trust at the core of their culture. Through this program participants will be able to better manage change and lead high-performing teams that are agile, collaborative, innovative, and engaged.

Programs scheduled for Coffs Harbour, Campbelltown, Newcastle and Sydney (city). Registrations open in Week 7.

• The Tao of Team

Effective teams are built around a clear and compelling purpose where trust and connected relationships enable an effective team culture. This program will work through the purpose and process of forming a team, creating a team culture and effective team practices. This is a practical and interactive program that will replicate team-creation and team-building practices as well as trust and connected relationships that are enablers of effective team cultures. Participants practise the skills learned and begin to apply these in their own workplace context.

Programs scheduled for Newcastle, Wagga, Western Sydney and Sydney (city).

• Powerful Performance Conversations

This program will focus on the common features of challenging conversations that are critical for school leader effectiveness. This focus will include four conversation types; Performance, Boundaries, Alignment and Coaching conversations. Although some conversations require a certain level of assertiveness, the design of these conversations embodies the intent that each party in the conversation will leave it with greater clarity, a positive forward direction and with the relationship enhanced. The program is experiential, and participants will practise the skills learned and begin to apply these in their own workplace context.

Programs scheduled for Port Macquarie, Armidale, South West Sydney and Sydney (city).

• The Middle Leadership Imperative

The middle leader has become increasingly more important to the work of schools through increased accountability and responsibility of principals (Dinham 2016). The role of the middle leader is evolving with specific purpose in facilitating collegial professional learning and in the development of quality student learning (Ronnerman 2014). This program is designed to build the capacity of Assistant Principals to lead and influence others to achieve enhanced student learning outcomes.

Programs are scheduled for Newcastle and Sydney (city).

• Flourish

The purpose of Flourish is to improve the productivity, job satisfaction and overall sense of health and wellbeing of school principals. It has been co-designed with Principals for Principals. Flourish is a strategic and consciously designed experience to support principals through the process of embedding new work and lifestyle habits. The program provides support and space for principals to work on their wellbeing

Please follow the link on our webpage to access further information about this outstanding program.

• Art of Leadership / Art of Leadership Masterclass

Art of Leadership programs are full for 2020. Some places remain in the Newcastle AOL Masterclass program.

Professional Learning on Demand.

The intent of the NSWPPA is to provide professional learning opportunities for school leaders across NSW. Whilst programs will be advertised at determined venues, the opportunity to respond to local need is welcomed. If your local PPC or network of schools wishes to run any of our professional learning programs in your area, please contact us to discuss how we can match the program to your needs.

A link has been provided to a downloadable version of this professional learning information.

For more information please contact:

Margaret Charlton l Professional Learning Officer
Mob: 0408 905 051
mcharlton@nswppa.org.au