In 2019, ACCS introduced the Middle Leadership Training Programme following requests from its member Boards for specific in-service aimed at embedding distributed leadership culture in Community and Comprehensive schools. The programme is one of the first to be accredited by the Centre for School Leadership.
Objectives:
The content and materials of the programme are based on three pillars; the tenets of leadership as set out in CL 0003/18, the LAOS 2016 framework and the six step SSE process. The focus on distributed leadership is set in international and national policy and in local practices and drivers established at international and national level are considered and explored during the programme. However, the school’s context, the specific factors which influence its culture and understanding how context impacts on those who lead learning within the school community is a crucial aspect to the work completed by the school team.
One of the key learning outcomes of the programme is to promote a deeper understanding that all posts of responsibility are aimed at improving learning and teaching practices in schools. Colleagues in leadership positions in schools are challenged to support their own colleagues in the classroom and do so, building on current best practice in their school.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND? Cohort 3 Schools – invitations to schools were issued in June 2022.
The programme is offered to school teams consisting of one member of the SLT, one API post holder and one APII post holder. It provides for established leaders rather than for those teachers aspiring to leadership posts. However, in this format, post holders at different levels within the current structure grow in their understanding of leadership at all levels.
Cohort 3: Residential One
11/10/22
2.30pm - 3.00pm REGISTRATION (COFFEE/TEA)
3.00pm - 3.30pm Welcome and Introductions
3.30pm - 4.30pm SESSION 1: Understanding the shift in expectations of educational leadership
4.30pm - 5.00pm HEALTH BREAK
5.00pm - 5.40pm SESSION 1 continued: Exploring the 'why' of leading educational change
5.40pm - 6.30 pm SESSION 2: An Introduction to Learning and Teaching in the 21st Century International Policy
Context
7.30pm DINNER
12/10/22
9.30am - 10.50am SESSION 3: An Introduction to Learning and Teaching in the 21st Century National Policy Context
10.50am - 11.20am COFFEE/TEA BREAK
11.20am - 1.00pm SESSION 4: Understanding Learning and Teaching in your School Context
1.00pm - 2.00 pm LUNCH
2.00pm - 3.00pm SESSION 5: Reflection and Next Steps
3.00pm - 3.30pm Close and Conclusion/ Evaluations
Venue: Mullingar Park Hotel, Co. Westmeath
Cohort 3: Residential Two
08/03/23 10.00am – 6.00pm
09/03/23 9.00am – 1.00pm
Venue: Mullingar Park Hotel, Co. Westmeath