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International Language ElementaryPulse of the Province
The Ministry of Education is currently revising the International Languages Program (elementary) Resource Guide.
Check back for the revised guide online in 2011.
Core Leadership Capacity
Domains, competencies, and related practices with links to EduGAINS resources and suggested uses of these resources in developing and practicing these practices.
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1. Planning Mathematics Instruction that Blends Effective Curriculum, Teaching, and Learning Approaches
Leadership in Learning Communities
Promotes and participates in the creation of collaborative and supportive learning communities by:
2. Assessing and Evaluating Learning of Students and Self
Professional Practice
Uses appropriate assessment and evaluation in planning for and responding to the needs of individual students and learning communities such as:
Professional Knowledge
Understands and reflects on learning theory, and educational research as outlined in the following frameworks:
3. Using learning tools and technologies
Professional Practice
Uses appropriate resources and technology in planning for and responding to the needs of individual students and learning communities:
Professional Knowledge
Strives to be current in their professional knowledge and recognize its realtionship to practice by viewing:
4. Demonstrating Commitment to Equity
Commitment to Students and Student Learning
Treats students equitably and with respect and is sensitive to factors that influence individual students learning by:
Leadership in Learning Communities
Recognizes their shared responsibility and leadership role in facilitating student success by:
5. Learning Professionally
Core Leadership Capacity
Sample domains and related practices of the Ontario Leadership Framework. Links to EduGAINS resources and suggested uses of these resources in developing and practicing these practices.
To view material specific to each domain, click on the domain logo.
1. Setting Goals
Setting Directions
Ensures the vision is clearly articulated, shared, understood and acted upon by all.
Leading the Instructional Program
Fosters a commitment to equity of outcome and to closing the achievement gap.
2. Aligning Resources with Priorities
Setting Directions
Ensures the creativity, innovation and use of appropriate technologies to achieve excellence.
Leading the Instructional Program
Ensures learning is at the center of planning and resource management.
Securing Accountability
Makes connections to ministry goals to strengthen commitment to school improvement efforts.
3. Promoting Collaborative Learning Cultures
Building Relationships and Developing People
Acknowledges and celebrates the achievement of individuals and teams.
Developing the Organization
Builds a collaborative learning culture within the school and actively engages with other schools to build effective learning communities.
Leading the Instructional Program
Develops professional learning communities to support school improvement.
4. Using Data
Setting Directions
Works within the school community to translate the vision into agreed objectives and operational plans which promote and sustain school improvement.
Leading the Instructional Program
Ensures a consistent and continuous school-wide focus on student achievement using system and school data to monitor progress.
Securing Accountability
Develops and presents a coherent, understandable, accurate and transparent account of the school's performance to a range of audiences.
5. Engaging in Courageous Conversations
The Ministry of Education is currently revising the International Languages Program (elementary) Resource Guide.
Check back for the revised guide online in 2011.