This presentation showcases University of Guelph's Diploma in School Board Administration and the associated Certificates and courses. Learn about the program and the opportunities available. The Diploma in School Board Administration is designed for Ontario school board professionals who wish to develop and enhance their skills and knowledge of the board's business operations and functions. University of Guelph has developed this Diploma in partnership with the Ontario Association of School Business Officials (O.A.S.B.O.). What are the benefits? Expand your career opportunities and gain a competitive edge. Enhance your ability to inform and contribute to strategic decisions. Augment your capacity to lead, manage and optimize business operations. Build on current knowledge and skills in your business role. Who should attend? Individuals seeking to enhance their career potential within school boards School business officials Principals & Vice-Principals, Superintendents & Directors of Education
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1. An OASBO and University of GuelphPartnership Erin Camm, BSc,
MHS, DHRM Manager, Program DevelopmentJanuary 18, 2013
2. Agenda Program Overview Core & Elective Courses Online
Learning Upcoming Courses Stay Informed 3. Overview of
Opportunities Take the courses and/or programs that best meet
yourpersonal and professional development needs. Diploma in School
Board Administration Certificates (e.g. Facilities Mgmt, Pupil
Transportation Management,Human Resources, etc.) Individual Courses
All courses do not have prerequisites and thus can be taken in any
order - giving you choice and flexibility. 4. Diploma OverviewThe
Diploma is designed for Ontario School Board Professionals whowish
to develop and enhance their knowledge, skills and abilities
withrespect to the boards business operations and functions.Why
Join Us? Who should attend? Augment your career path. Individuals
seeking to enhance their career potential within school boards
Enhance your ability to inform and contribute tostrategic
decisions. School business officials Augment your capacity to lead,
manage and Principals & Vice-Principals,optimize business
operations.Superintendents & Directors of Education Build on
current knowledge and skills in yourbusiness role. 5. Diploma
Structure10 Courses 6 Online Core Courses 4 In-Class Elective
Courses Choose 4 Courses from the OASBO Certificates: Intro to
School Board Admin Pupil Transportation Management Financing of
Education in OntarioHuman Resources ManagementLegal Governance
Information & Communication TechnologyLeadership and
EthicsFreedom of Information & Records Information
ManagementOperational Resource Management Facilities
ManagementCommunications ManagementDisability Management and
Attendance Support 6. Course Structure Core Courses Elective
Courses- Delivered online- Delivered in-class- 10-week duration-
5-day duration (Mon-Fri)- One course per semester- One course per
year (July)- Expect to spend 10-15hours/week (readings, - Mix and
match courses orassignments & discussion) complete a
Certificate- Mandatory final exam- Mandatory final exam 7. Online
LearningBenefits of Online Learning:- Make your study schedule and
learn at your own pace.- Find a balance between work, life and
learning.What To Expect: Review online unit presentations,
instructor commentary and readings. Consolidate learning through
discussions, assignments, and the final examination. Share
knowledge and work experiences with peers and broaden
yourunderstanding of how different Boards of Education operate. 8.
Connection to SOQPThe Ministry of Education has approved 2 DSBA
courses foraccreditation in meeting the business Supervisory
Officers Qualificationprogram eligibility requirements:(1)
Introduction to School Board Administration(2) Financing of
Education in OntarioCourses cover requirements for courses in
school board finance andschool board administration.These are
equivalent to OSIE/UofTs Masters of Educational Administration
offerings: TPS 1040 EducationalAdministration I: Introduction to
Educational Administration: Policy, Leadership and Change and TPS
1041Educational Administration II: Social and Policy Contexts of
Schooling 9. Classroom LearningBenefits of Our Classroom Format:-
Concentrate your studies into a 5-day period.- Build connections
during refreshments and the provided dinner and lunch.What To
Expect: Attend 4 days of teaching and learning. Write your final
exam on day 5. Consolidate and validate learning through group and
individual activities, engagingdiscussions, and the final exam.
Learn from your classmates and leverage their lessons learned as
you apply yournew knowledge and abilities in the workplace. Benefit
from the expertise and enthusiasm of your course instructor(s). 10.
Admission Requirements For Certificate Courses and/or Programs:
Applicants are expected to have experience or training related to
the course and/or certificate. For Diploma in School Board
Administration Courses and/or Program, applicants must have: (1) An
undergraduate degree or an associated degree AND (2) Work
experience within the school board environment Special admission
consideration will be extended to applicants who can successfully
demonstrate related experience and training in lieu of
post-secondary education requirements. 11. Upcoming Sessions
January 2013 Financing of Education in Ontario May 2013 Legal
Governance July 2013 Elective/Certificate Courses Human Resource
Management (OASBO Facilities) Business Communication (OASBO Pupil)
Case Management Strategies (OASBO DMAS) Compensation & Benefits
(OASBO HR) Privacy and Information Management (OASBO ICT) Design
and Delivery of Effective FOI/RIM Programs (OASBO FOI/RIM)
September 2013 Leadership and Ethics 12.
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