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Course Description

This course supports school leaders to lead effective, evidence-informed improvement cycles. Aligned with the Australian Professional Standard for Principals – Professional Practice: Leading Improvement, Innovation and Change, the course builds capability in setting strategic goals, planning actions, and reviewing impact to drive meaningful change across the school.



Audience

School Leaders


Teaching Standards

6.4.4 Lead Level -Engage in professional learning - Apply professional learning and improve student learning:  Advocate for, participate in and lead strategies to support high-quality professional learning opportunities for colleagues that focus on improved student learning.



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Course curriculum

  • 1

    Introduction

    • Welcome

    • Acknowledgement of Country

    • Learning Objectives

    • Teaching Standards

  • 2

    Module 1 – Understanding Strategic Planning Cycles

    • Introduction

    • What is Strategic Planning in Schools?

    • Strategic Planning as a Continuous Improvement Cycle

    • Case in Point – Mudgeeraba Special School (QLD)

    • Common Features of Effective Planning Cycles

    • Self-Check Quiz: Phases of the Strategic Planning Cycle

    • Video Case Study: Blue-sky Dreaming – Developing a Strategic Plan at Fernbrooke State School

    • Resource: School Improvement Cycle Checklist
  • 3

    Module 2 – Setting Strategic and Measurable Goals

    • Introduction

    • Why Goal-Setting Matters in School Improvement

    • What Makes a Good Improvement Goal?

    • Aligning Goals with Vision, Data and Priorities

    • Prioritising for Impact

    • Resource: SMART Goals Toolkit

    • Scenario Activity

    • Video Case Study: Bray Park State High – Principal’s Message

    • Reflection Question
  • 4

    Module 3 – Planning and Implementation for Impact

    • Introduction

    • From Goals to Action

    • Key Elements of an Implementation Plan

    • Anticipating Barriers and Planning for Success

    • Building Ownership Through Distributed Leadership

    • Practical Tools for Implementation

    • Quick Task: 5-Minute Implementation Snapshot

    • Example Response: 5-Minute Implementation Snapshot

    • Resource: Action Plan Template and Example
  • 5

    Module 4 – Review, Reflect and Adjust

    • Introduction

    • Why Review and Reflection Matter

    • Collecting the Right Evidence

    • Making Sense of the Data

    • Adjusting the Plan Based on Evidence

    • Engaging the School Community

    • Scenario Activity

    • Resource: Review and Reflect Toolkit

    • Final Reflection

    • Wrap Up

    • Resource: Leading Strategic Planning Cycles for School Improvement – Post-Course 30-Minute Collaboration

    • Reference List
  • 6

    Course Feedback

    • Course Feedback

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