Mid Year Report 2016-2017

4. Enabling Strategy - Strengthen Human Resource Practices and
Develop Transformational Leadership
4.1 Design and deliver a
comprehensive Multi-year
Professional Development Plan
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Plan is under development, 75% complete.
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Timeframe for Multi-year Professional
Development Plan is 2016 to 2018.
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Highlights of Plan for teachers for 2016-2018:
Literacy and Numeracy (Renewed Math Strategy).
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Highlights for Administrators: Predictive Index,
HR Certification, Wellness, Leading in a Unionized
Environment.
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Special Education highlights: BMS and SMG
training is scheduled for 2016-2017.
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Year 1 – Leadership Identification Program (LIP)
2016-2018 is underway.
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New Teacher Induction Program (NTIP) – Four (4)
sessions complete. (Introduction to NTIP, Equity,
Google Training, Assessment & Evaluation).
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PD plan is organized and aligned to the yearly
BIPSAW.
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Joint PD committee is a conduit to Staff
Development and link to Senior Administration.
The team meets quarterly to discuss PA Days
and other relevant PD needs (Staff Development
partners – OECTA, P/VP, Non-Union, Senior
Admin.).
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THRIVE Platform will replace PD Place in late
spring and will organize all PD at Niagara Catholic.
4.2 Promote effective
communication, process and
leadership in decision making
to nurture the distinctiveness of
Catholic education and advance
student achievement for all
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Discussions occur with Superintendent of
Human Resources Services, Family of Schools
Superintendents and Principals on a variety of
operational items.
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To date, individual, large group and specialized
group consultations and discussion have occurred.
Topics of discussion include:
• Attendance Support Program and
requirements of Principals and Administrators
with staff who report to them.
• School-based staffing requirements.
• Personal wellness.
4.3 Develop a differentiated
coaching and mentoring
model for aspiring leaders
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Individualized and differentiated self-assessments
and coaching guides have been completed by
Senior Administration, Principals, Vice-Principals,
Administrators, members of the Leadership
Identification Program and the Human Resources
Services Department.
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The assessment provides a descriptor of the
leader’s strongest behaviours, management style
and strategies and influencing style to maximize
the effectiveness, productivity and job satisfaction
of the leader.
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The Predictive Index Survey provides valuable
information to support mentee self-reflection
and for an effective mentor-mentee relationship.
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Senior Administrative Council analyzed their
individual results and their results as a senior
team.
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