Module 6-Leadership

http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/policyfunding/leadership/
A Ministry site with links to various leadership development initiatives, articles, and publications. All links can be directly related to the Ontario Leadership Framework and/or any school district leadership framework.

http://www.michaelfullan.ca/media/13557615570.pdf
In this publication, former Deputy Minister of Education Micheal Fullan speaks about what's needed for educational leadership in the 21st century. Moreover, he speaks about how the school administrator's role is evolving and what leaders can do to further improve the provincial system-wide educational system.

http://www.education-leadership-ontario.ca/content/home
Once again, the Institute for Education Leadership - A great tool for current and prospective school leaders. The site offers research, resources, archives, and links. 

Module 5-Conflict

http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/general/elemsec/speced/shared.pdf
A publication that is intended to help parents,  educators, and students with special education needs work together to prevent conflicts, resolve them quickly, and allow students to develop their full potential and succeed in school. A great tool for Principals to have at their disposal, especially during ISRC or IPRC.

http://jfmcgrath.blogspot.ca/2011/08/how-do-school-administrators.html
A fabulous blog by Jim McGrath. He writes about various types of conflicts and strategies to resolve them. Additionally, McGrath cites research which administrator could further read up on to learn more on conflict resolution.

http://www2.education.uiowa.edu/archives/jrel/spring03/Johnson_0204.htm
A research paper, titled, "Conflict and the School Leader:Expert or Novice." Four important leadership variables related to the amount of conflict are conflict response styles, problem solving, communicator styles, and bases of social power.

Module 4-Resource Management

https://www.principals.ca/Documents/SUMMER%20Vol%2014.no.2.pdf
A link to the Summer 2012 OPC Register link. The magazine has various articles that discuss Leadership. Some articles may assist administrators with resource management.  

http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/policyfunding/leadership/IdeasIntoAction12.pdf
A publication that speaks of resources and how school administrators/leaders can better manage the resources of the school. Additionally, there an article that links the Ontario Leadership Framework to the alignment of resources with priorities.

http://cge.ontarioschooltrustees.org/files/en-ch8.pdf
A publication on education funding in Ontario. Addresses most, if not all, funding items, including funding sources, all types of grants, capital funding, and budget development.

Module 3-Principal as Curriculum Leader

http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/policyfunding/leadership/principalsWanttoKnow.html

Ontario's Ministry Of Education site has a 'leadership development' subsection, and a variety of tip sheets, called 'Principals Want to Know.' Each tip sheet features a question from a principal and then provides tips for success. Tip sheet topics from Using EQAO data to differentiating Instruction to Supporting Implementation of Revised Curriculum Policy DOcuments.

http://live.iel.immix.ca/content/framework

The Ontario Institute for Education Leadership and the Ontario Leadership Framework is a necessary tools for administrators. More specifically, 'Improving the Instructional Program' competency is especially significant for the Principal as a curriculum Leader.

http://inclusiveschools.org/the-principals-responsibilities-in-supporting-quality-instruction/

The Inclusive Schools Network (ISN) is a web-based educational resource for families, school, and communities that promotes inclusive educational practices. The above link is an article that speaks of 'The Principal's Responsibilities in Supporting Quality Instruction.'

Module 2-Communication with Stakeholders

http://www.edu.gov.on.ca/eng/general/elemsec/council/guide.html

This guide for member of school council, including the Principal, has categories which include communication. furthermore, the guide has useful communication tips for both elementary and secondary schools.


http://www.educationalleaders.govt.nz/Managing-your-school/Guides-for-managing-your-school/Effective-communications

A website from New Zealand's Ministry of Education, 'Educational Leaders' offers any array of fantastic communication strategies. 


http://www.nspra.org/principals

The National School Public Relations Association has developed a page within their main website that addresses communication tips for Principals. Additionally, they have provided administrators with additional information on 'Making Parent Communication Effective and Easy'. This area may be useful to share with teachers. 

Module 1-OPC and other websites

Five key items the OPC does for its members:

 •   represent its membership 
 •   promote the professional interests of its members 
 •   support and protect its members 
 •   advocate on behalf of public education 
 •   provide professional growth opportunities for principals and vice-principals 

Other Sites:

www.edu.gov.on.ca

Ontario's Ministry of Education site has a wealth of resources for school administrators. Under the 'Secondary subheading on the left of the main page, administrators will find many links to various publications and other resources (online). The 'Leadership Development' section via 'Popular Topics' is especially useful.

www.education-leadership-ontario.ca

The Institute of Education Leadership - The Institute for Education Leadership (IEL) is a virtual organization which is made up of representatives from Ontario's principals' and supervisory officers' associations, councils of directors of education, and the Ministry of Education. The institute is committed to exploring leading-edge thinking on education leadership and applying that expertise to develop high-quality resources and learning opportunities for school, board and system leaders.

twitter.com

Get a twitter handle, event if you know you will not tweet/don't believe in social media for education, etc. Follow some well known leaders in education and educational administration such as George and Alec Couros, perhaps leadership development officials in your respective school boards. Peel DSB has a fab Leadership Development Officer - Luciana Cardarelli - she tweets some great stuff for school leaders!