The Beginning• The Burnaby School District had six senior staff members including the

Superintendent/CEO, two Assistant Superintendents and three Directors of Instruction in the first year of their roles

• The Superintendent wanted to take advantage of the collective wisdom which exists in the BCSSA and with recently retired Superintendents

Coaching/Mentorship

• Looking to develop a coaching model to support the leaders independent of the senior management – a safe place to grow, ask questions etc.

• Looking to develop a pro-growth, mentorship, approach to developing the skills and attributes outlined in the BCSSA Dimensions of Practice

Sheila Rooney: the Model

• Professional Coach assigned to each participant – their choice – coaching sessions

• Co-developed curriculum to meet district needs and BCSSA Dimensions of Practice

• Instructional Sessions-Guest Speakers• Peer Observations • Job Alike Sessions• Professional Growth part of Performance

Review

Sheila Rooney: the Curriculum

The Curriculum designed to support the Burnaby Pilot, while shaped around the Dimensions of Practice, has been customized to reflect the needs and the culture of the Burnaby District.

Sheila Rooney: the CurriculumGlobal Mindset for Learning• supporting and transforming learning

Innovation and Student Engagement• current research and innovative practices• communities of interest/engagement and practice

Financial Framework & Managing Resources• budgetary & business practices that support district goals• regulatory requirements and timelines

Sheila Rooney: the CurriculumGlobal Mindset for Learning• supporting and transforming learning

Innovation and Student Engagement• current research and innovative practices• communities of interest/engagement and practice

Financial Framework & Managing Resources• budgetary & business practices that support district goals• regulatory requirements and timelines

Sheila Rooney: the CurriculumSystems Leadership• leading self and others• leading learning• effective decision making• change theories

BCSSA Dimensions of Practice

BCSSA Dimensions of Practice

• Strengths of the Model

Wanda and Peter

• Strengths of Sharing Experience

Kevin Godden

Performance Reviews

• Duties• Major Accomplishments• Professional Growth• Formative/Summative Statement

Questions / Discussion• Questions from the audience• Do you think this could work for your district?• Do you know of districts that could team

with you?• Opportunities• Challenges