BUILDING RELATIONSHIPS
& DEVELOPING PEOPLE
. Consideration . Capacity . Trust .
People-focused leadership focused on values in practice.
SUPPORT & CONSIDERATION
FOR STAFF MEMBERS
Supporting staff in their well-being
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Professional well-being
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considerations for placements (experience)​
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consideration of modifications / restrictions
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considerations for capacity building
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Personal well-being
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check-ins for mental and physical health​
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​awareness of external factors affecting work
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providing support where possible
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MODELLING SCHOOL
VALUES & PRACTICES ​
Setting the standard of practice, upholding values. Always:
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welcoming (to all); inclusive
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serving all needs; finding new ways
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proactive & reflective
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patient, calm, non-reactive, active listening
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compassionate & understanding
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student-centred
BUILDING TRUSTING
RELATIONSHIPS
Students / Staff / Parents / Employee Representatives
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know students by name (and more)
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know more about employees than just their work
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know parents to facilitate difficult conversations
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respect someone to have a courageous conversation
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meet often with employee representatives
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​trust built on honesty and transparency
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approachable
BUILDING PROFESSIONAL CAPACITIES OF STAFF
Developing professionals
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Formal professional development (all employee groups)
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Informal professional development (ex. supporting MLLs)
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One-on-one support (ex. structured literacy)
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Technological support (ex. remote learning)
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Teaching vs. doing or enabling
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Encouraging pursuit of professional advancement
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Building capacity for problem-solving (ex. discipline)
