Module 6- Section E- USeful Materials

As new administrators, I think it is vital to build networks with other administrators and the Mentor Coaching idea would be a great opportunity to learn from an experienced administrator but also be able to share what you know so that learning becomes a two sided transaction of experience and knowledge. The professional learning offered through OPC would be a great opportunity to say the least.
https://www.principals.ca/Display.aspx?cid=6513&pid=8075

The Aspiring School Leaders' Program sounds like a great opportunity for any administrator who is new the profession. The course is geared to support administrators in key areas of development and competencies.
https://www.principals.ca/Display.aspx?cid=8530&pid=8075


The document out of Alberta looks at a key area in education around the topic of Character Development and building partnerships. This is a useful document for all educators but more so to administrators as they guide their schools towards improvements. www.education.gov.ab.ca/charactered/pdf/AdminGuide.pdf

LINKS & RESOURCES TO HELP ADMINISTRATORS WITH RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

http://udini.proquest.com/view/principals-as-strategic-human-pqid:1913932071/

Equity plays a vital role in education and being a school administrator requires a great deal of skills and knowledge. The article argues that Strategic Human Resource Management can be significantly helpful to academic institutions while administrators promote excellence in their schools.

http://centerforschoolchange.org/publications/minnesota-charter-school-handbook/human-resources-management-staffing-your-school/

This article talks about issues around the topic of law and what the law says about the various important components of education including areas of board responsibilities, position descriptions of jobs, hiring and recruitment process etc. The article outlines when things are not done according to the law, mistakes can be very costly.

http://www.edutopia.org/school-leadership-principals-teachers-resources

A great link that provides practical, helpful tips in the form of videos, articles etc. The short article on 6 Paths to Better Leadership sounded very interesting. Another article that can come very handy to administrators is called "Ten Ideas to Take Into 2012".