In our rapidly changing educational settings the importance of effective leadership is vital. It is essential that we continue to engage in ongoing development that will have a positive impact on our students and teachers.

The PPA has planned an exciting year, with a range of high-quality professional learning opportunities available for principals and their school executive. With a range of programs ready to start from Term 2, as in schools our plans also had to adapt. We have been working to deliver our programs using a range of learning platforms.

7 Habits of Highly Effective People / Leading at the Speed of Trust

We are currently delivering these high-quality programs through online platforms. There has been an overwhelming demand for both these programs, and all Term 2 programs filled extremely quickly. New programs will be advertised in the coming weeks, through the PPA email. Many schools have taken advantage of ‘Professional Learning on Demand’ and contacted me directly to organise professional learning for school teams or networks of schools.

NSWPPA Principal Credential – Empowered leaders creating the future

Starting this week, this leadership program has been designed to provide transformational professional learning that is evidenced by professional practice and has strong intellectual rigour.

A strength of the program is the ability to continue to evolve to meet the needs of NSW primary school leaders. In response to the current restrictions, this program will include a blended learning model, with online learning and facilitation groups until we can move to more face-to-face conferences and support. The quality of the learning within the program continues to be supported by our team of expert Principal Facilitators.

Art of Leadership / AOL Masterclasses

We are currently working on a plan for the remaining Art of Leadership programs for 2020. This, however, is dependent upon the lifting of restrictions. At the moment it is still wait and see. When we are able to make a decision to restart the programs, all participants will be emailed.

The Tao of Teams / Powerful Performance Conversations

These two experiential learning programs have been postponed until we are able to deliver our professional learning face to face. Watch this space as we are hoping to commence these later in the year.