Local leadership 2014 study tour

1. Local Leadership
Signature Learning Program
International Learning Offerings
2014
High Performing Schools, Linking with
Asia – Hong Kong and South Korea
12 day program (tbc)
Autonomy: One System’s Experience –
Wellington and Auckland, New Zealand
5 day program (tbc)
Program: The High Performing Schools, Linking with Asia
International Learning Offering has been designed for
school leaders wishing to focus on innovation and excellence
in Asian high performing school systems. Building Asia
relevant capabilities to support stronger connections and
partnerships across the region will also be a component
of the program.
Program: New Zealand schools have operated with a
high degree of autonomy in areas of governance, school
structures, curriculum implementation and assessment
practices, for over twenty years. The program provides a
relevant professional learning opportunity for school leaders
operating in an environment of increased empowerment and
working to implement the Australian Curriculum.
The program has been built around the following questions:
Participants will gain a deep understanding of the New Zealand
education system, including policy platforms around school
autonomy. Visits to a range of schools will focus on extending
understandings of system priorities and the innovative ways in
which school leaders have implemented these.
AITSL is offering all school leaders
an opportunity to participate in
study and travel programs.
For more information or to register for an
International Learning Offering, please contact:
Ben Johns
Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership
Ph: 03 9944 1218
Email: localleadership@aitsl.edu.au
Limited
places
Please note:
* Numbers for these programs are limited and entry to the programs
will be on the basis of order of application plus payment of deposit
(with registration).
* Program content and schedules are correct at the time of printing,
however some program content is still being developed. AITSL
reserves the right to make changes where required.
* Minimum participant numbers are required for a program to proceed.
* Prices are approximate and will be confirmed in 2014.
• how do principals establish an effective culture of
teaching and learning?
• what does effective leadership look like in high
performing schools?
The program has been built around the following questions:
• what factors contribute to high performance in different
cultural, social and economic contexts?
• what does effective leadership look like in
autonomous schools?
• what role do professional learning communities play in
building capacity?
• how do schools maximise autonomy to improve
educational outcomes for students?
• how is teacher performance monitored and evaluated in
an ongoing way?
• what mechanisms best prepare and support leaders in
their role?
The program provides an extensive professional learning
experience delivered through a range of learning
opportunities including school visits, briefings and forums.
Date: 28 April – 9 May 2014 tbc
Cost: AU $6,800 tbc (plus travel costs)
Participants are responsible for travel costs to/from Australia
and between the two Asian locations. Other costs, including
accommodation, a number of meals, conference costs, and
local travel, are included in the program charge.
• how do autonomous schools contribute to the
improvement of the system?
Date: 31 March – 4 April 2014 tbc
The program will begin with a group dinner in Wellington on
Sunday evening 30 March 2014.
Cost: $3,500 tbc (plus travel and accommodation costs)
Participants are responsible for all associated travel and
accommodation costs and arrangements. (Suggestions
for moderately priced accommodation will be provided to
participants at a later date).