August 2012 - School autonomy
The reading list for August is on the topic of school autonomy.These resources have been brought together to provoke thought and discussion. Feel free to use the ‘comments’ field on the individual...
View ArticleSeptember 2012 - Community engagement
This month we highlight aspects of community engagement and have included international and Australian perspectives.These resources have been brought together to provoke thought and discussion. Feel...
View ArticleOctober 2012 - Leading a professional learning and development culture
The reading list for October looks at the 'how to' and the 'why' of leading a professional learning and development culture in your school.These resources have been brought together to provoke thought...
View ArticleNovember 2012 - Professional capital
This month we highlight the topic of professional capital. Sometimes this term is used in the ‘human capital’ sense, to mean the sum of an individual’s current or potential knowledge and skills.The...
View ArticleFebruary 2013 - Reflective leadership practice
In our first list for 2013 we are highlighting principal self-development and reflection. The items here are all closely aligned to the attribute of ‘self management’ – an often neglected area of a...
View ArticleJune 2013 - Teaching Principals
This month we explore the role of principals who are required to teach in the classroom as part of their professional responsibilities. In many cases, these principals are leaders of small schools in...
View ArticleJuly 2013 - Student-centred schools make the difference
This month we explore the concept of 'student- centred schools' and how school leaders can develop and sustain a student-centred philosophy at all levels within their schools in order to increase the...
View ArticleAugust 2013 - A culture of trust enhances performance in schools
This month we look at the importance of trust and the ways in which trust is linked to performance in schools and organisations more broadly. This selection of resources comes from a recent literature...
View ArticleSept-October 2013 - The impact of leadership on student outcomes
School leadership is recognised as a vital factor in improving school effectiveness, teacher quality and student achievement. School leaders play a crucial role in encouraging teacher learning, and...
View ArticleNovember 2013 - Dealing with cyberbullying
Cyberbullying is an increasing reality, especially for many young people. Schools need to be responsive and proactive in dealing with this issue. This month's reading list brings together a mix of...
View ArticleFebruary 2014 - Learning leaders matter
This month we consider the school principal's role in leading a learning culture and the impact that leaders have when they position themselves as learners. This topic explores the professional...
View ArticleProfessional Learning Sabbaticals
The Australian Awards for Outstanding Teaching and School Leadership celebrated and recognised outstanding teachers and principals for their significant role in delivering high-quality education to...
View ArticleMarch 2014 - Parental Engagement
Parental Engagement is a vital area for teachers and school leaders to know about and be involved in. This month’s resources highlight the benefits of involving parents in their children’s learning,...
View ArticleApril 2014 - Using Data for School Improvement
Data literacy is crucial for those who lead schools to ensure optimum learning and teaching. The collection of resources on data literacy in the April 2014 reading list have been brought together to...
View ArticleReading List May 2014 - Supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander...
May's Reading List has been selected in line with National Reconciliation Week (NRW) from 27 May to 3 June, which celebrates and builds on the respectful relationships shared by Aboriginal and Torres...
View ArticleReading List August 2014 - Co-creating learning through community partnerships
August's Reading List entitled Co-creating learning through community partnershipsfeatures resources to provoke thought and discussion about the relationship between schools and businesses in the...
View ArticleSeptember 2014 Reading List - School Governance
The focus of the Reading List for September 2014 is on school governance, in particular on the critical role school councils and boards play in this important process. The involvement of principals,...
View ArticleReading list March 2013 - innovation in education
This month we profile the ‘i’ word. These resources range in perspective from global ‘big picture’ pieces on education systems to specific examples of innovative teaching practice. We’ve also included...
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